Tre-8 (Walter McCallon) was an American rapper from New Orleans who was one… Read Full Bio ↴Tre-8 (Walter McCallon) was an American rapper from New Orleans who was one of the first artists to release an album for the No Limit/Priority partnership.[1] He grew up in Christopher Homes development in the neighborhood of Algiers, located in the West Bank area of New Orleans. As a high school student, he played in the marching bands of L.B. Landry and O. Perry Walker high schools. His recording career began as a member of the group WestBank Coalition, which included himself (then known as MC P), J' Ro' J, Ice Mike, and T. Smooth. He released his debut album as a soloist, Fright Night, on Smoke 1 Records in 1995. He then signed to Master P's No Limit Records, and released the album Ghetto Stories on October 31, 1995, which rose to #84 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. He left No Limit and released the album Dey Scared of Me on Smoke 1 Records in 1997, which was followed by Nuttin But Drama in 1998 (released in partnership with South Coast Music Group). He also appeared on many recordings with his mentor and friend, the producer and rapper Ice Mike on albums including Slammin Theez Hoez, Ghetto, Do 'em Dirty and True 2 da Game. Tre-8 can also be heard on the novelty favorite for marijuana smokers "Smokus-Pokus" by Bigg Herb, the Code 6 LP Let's Go Get'Em, and a release by the Ghetto Twiinz. He was married to another New Orleans rapper, Cicely Crawford McCallon, who recorded under the name Ju'C in the early 1990s and who was shot to death in 2009. On May 28, 2011, Tre-8 was involved in a car crash.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.

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[A New Orleans-based rapper known to his fans as Tre-8 died after a car accident in Algiers Saturday night, his mother confirmed today.Tam McCallon Fischer said Tre-8, whose real name was Walter McCallon, 37, died in a hospital after the accident on Tullis and Woodland drives. His daughter, two nieces, a nephew and the mother of his children were in the car with him at the time, and are all in the hospital, Fischer said.]

##R.I.P. Tre-8##

Discography

Year Album

1995 Ghetto Stories 84
1997 Dey Scared Of Me
1998 Nuttin' But Drama
1999 Armageddon - The Last Day For Rappers
2002 2 Hot 4 TV
2006 Fright Night Reloaded
2008 Most Underrated

2011 Dem Haze Boyz - Black & purple

Smoke 1 Fools
Tre-8 Lyrics

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Yeah yeah yeah
Oh ah ah whoa
I smoke weed but not that garbage shit
With stems and sticks or seeds I'm talking about
That purple haze and sour diesel growing up
I never thought that I'd see the days of legal weed
I got some fucking misdemeanors and felonies
I was selling weed to undercovers pretending they're feens

Those days are over and I'm high all the time and that's me
You can catch me on the block and I'll blaze you for free
If shorty wanna suck it she comes home with me
BadBoy BadBoy BadBoy
Ah ah ah uh
Hey man fuck it you ain't got to like it but you know
My style is fresh you always try to bite it when I write it
Ah BadBoy RDW8
I blow hydro with the fucking hoes if they going down low
But the hoes going low got to go after they blow
Because my flows is on fire babygirl sucked it like a
Fucking vampire call the umpire because I think
They're cheating and using my weakness
Sucking on my lollipop showing me their freakiness yeah
Yeah
BadBoy RDW8 oh oh boy
I smoke weed but not that garbage shit
With stems and sticks or seeds
I'm talking about that purple haze and sour diesel
Yeah
I smoke weed I smoke weed I smoke weed
Yeah I smoke weed I smoke weed BadBoy RDW8

Arthur Waite
Oh ah oh ah ah whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Smoke 1 Fools" by Tre-8 focus on the rapper's love for smoking high-quality weed and how the legalization of weed has changed things. Tre-8 brags about smoking only the best strains of weed, such as the Purple Haze and Sour Diesel, and the fact that he no longer has to sell weed or worry about getting arrested for it. Tre-8 also claims that he is always high and ready to weed out anyone for free. The chorus of the song has Tre-8 chanting "I smoke weed" repeatedly, which emphasizes his love for the drug.

Tre-8's lyrics also touch on some sexual content when he talks about women who are willing to perform sexual favors for a smoke. Tre-8 warns that after the act is done, the women must leave his room because he is only interested in smoking his weed. The humorous lines and the repetitive chorus make the song catchy, but it also highlights Tre-8's addiction to smoking weed.

Overall, the song is a celebration of weed culture, and Tre-8 is seen as a proud member of this culture. The song's upbeat rhythm and fun lyrics make it a perfect party anthem, and it's no surprise that it has become a hit with weed enthusiasts.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah yeah yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and agreement to the following statement.

Oh ah ah whoa
A phrase to express excitement and astonishment.

I smoke weed but not that garbage shit
I consume marijuana but not the low-quality weed that contains stems, sticks, or seeds.

With stems and sticks or seeds I'm talking about
I am referring to marijuana that has excess plant matter, debris, and unwanted seeds.

That purple haze and sour diesel growing up
I prefer high-quality marijuana strains like Purple Haze and Sour Diesel that were hard to acquire in the past.

I never thought that I'd see the days of legal weed
I did not imagine that one day marijuana consumption will be legalized.

I got some fucking misdemeanors and felonies
I have been charged with minor and major criminal offenses related to drug trafficking and selling marijuana.

I was selling weed to undercovers pretending they're feens
I was caught selling marijuana to undercover cops pretending to be drug addicts.

Those days are over and I'm high all the time and that's me
I have stopped selling drugs, and now I consume marijuana excessively.

You can catch me on the block and I'll blaze you for free
You can find me in my neighborhood, and I am willing to share my marijuana cigarette with you for free.

If shorty wanna suck it she comes home with me
If a girl wants to smoke marijuana with me, she can come to my place to do so.

BadBoy BadBoy BadBoy
An expression to boast of my cool persona and lifestyle.

Ah ah ah uh
A phrase to express excitement and enthusiasm.

Hey man fuck it you ain't got to like it but you know
I do not care if you do not approve of my smoking habits, but you are aware of them.

My style is fresh you always try to bite it when I write it
My lifestyle is trendy, and you copy it when I showcase it in my music.

Ah BadBoy RDW8
An expression to call out my persona as BadBoy RDW8.

I blow hydro with the fucking hoes if they going down low
I smoke high-quality marijuana with girls who are willing to perform sexual favors.

But the hoes going low got to go after they blow
Once the girls finish performing sexual favors on me, they have to leave my place.

Because my flows is on fire babygirl sucked it like a
I am proud of my lyrical abilities, and the girl demonstrated her attraction to me by performing oral sex.

Fucking vampire call the umpire because I think
An expression to emphasize the intensity of the act and to suggest the need for a referee to oversee it.

They're cheating and using my weakness
The girl's sexual advances exploit my vulnerability and love for marijuana.

Sucking on my lollipop showing me their freakiness yeah
Girls perform oral sex on me to show their kinky side, and I am happy about it.

BadBoy RDW8 oh oh boy
An expression to reinforce my persona as BadBoy RDW8.

Yeah
An expression to indicate agreement.

I smoke weed but not that garbage shit
Another reminder of my preference for high-quality marijuana strains.

With stems and sticks or seeds
A reminder of the undesirable elements in low-quality weed.

I'm talking about that purple haze and sour diesel
A reference to high-quality strains like Purple Haze and Sour Diesel.

Yeah
An expression to indicate agreement.

I smoke weed I smoke weed I smoke weed
A repetition of my love for marijuana.

Yeah I smoke weed I smoke weed BadBoy RDW8
A reminder of my persona and my love for marijuana.

Arthur Waite
A reference to the Tarot Deck creator, Arthur Edward Waite.

Oh ah oh ah ah whoa
An expression of excitement and astonishment.