A deadly tale of underground rap vallejos mac dre was. Mac dre born july 5, 1970, oakland, california, usa died november 1, 2004, kansas city, missouri, usa was an american rapper based in vallejo. Nov 02, 2004 andre hicks, 34, known as mac dre, was killed about 3. The vallejo bred rapper, 34yearold andre hicks, was shot and killed in kansas city on nov. Mac dre sippin martinis eatin scampi and linguini makin blunts disappear, like im houdini laid up with asians that know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more. In the early 1990s, the city of vallejo experienced a surge in bank robberies. Mac dre young black brotha 1989 vallejo, ca youtube.
Growing up in vacaville, ca which is minutes from vallejo, dre s stompin ground. At the age of 22, mac dre was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. This mural is located on foothill at high st near fremont high. Mac dre various artists mac dre presents the rompalation. The best part about the album is there are only 2 songs with feat. Its been eight years since her rapper son mac dre was shot to death leaving a kansas city club, and wanda salvatto said wednesday she is. The fact that he was legitimately from vallejos streets, then flipped his image of masculinity in such a nontraditional and exaggerated way while. Andre louis mac dre hicks 19702004 find a grave memorial. Feel free to explore, study and enjoy paintings with. Andre hicks july 5, 1970 november 1, 2004, better known by his stage name, mac dre, was a bay area based gangsta rapper from the crest side of vallejo, california, active since 1988 and considered one of the predecessors of the hyphy movement.
He was instrumental in the emergence of hyphy, a cultural movement in the bay area hip hop scene that emerged in the early 2000s. My butterfly knife im nothin nice i cut a guy twice all of my life i followed the path a d boy b boy have cash live lavlav. Vallejo rapper mac dre pioneered the hyphy movement wax. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Feb 23, 2014 dre had a magnetic and comedic personality and his legacy will live on. Andre louis hicks july 5, 1970 november 1, 2004, better known by his stage name mac. Vallejo rapper andre mac dre hicks wasnt on mtv, on magazine covers or in movies. The vallejo, california, native built a sprawling empire called thizz nation, which released comedy videos and bobblehead dolls in addition to a seemingly bottomless pit of records by dre himself and his many signees.
Mar 22, 2016 in 2004, mac dre was murdered in kansas city. Sep 25, 2014 dubee on the last time he saw mac dre, the sting operation on thizz, advice for new artists part 2 duration. Nov 04, 2003 vallejo you hoe you just dont understand check it out though verse 1. Nov 29, 2005 vallejo rapper andre mac dre hicks wasnt on mtv, on magazine covers or in movies. Mar 06, 2020 the original vallejo rap master comes with his very first complete album w. Cherry to peach, peach to the plum rite bout now im about to get dumb im a young black brotha 4rm the. Even after his early, tragic death in 2004, mac dre s legacy and influence endure in the bay and beyond. Mac dre vallejo, california yeah, that big bay area, potna. But his clever, hardcore rhymes had an underground following, and when he was killed on a kansas city freeway. Join facebook to connect with mac dre and others you may know. Vallejo rapper mac dre pioneered the hyphy movement wax poetics.
Find mac dre discography, albums and singles on allmusic. With roots in the crestside hood of vallejo, cali, the late, legendary mac dre and coolio da unda dogg go way back together, and this collecton shows their. The people thing mac dre was born andre hicks in oakland, calif. Mac dres mother explains how drake spurred legend of the. Exotic pop shares strong presence in the vallejo, west coast area making this product a no brainer. Andre hicks 1970 2004 better known by his stage name, mac dre, was a san francisco bay areabased gangsta rapper from vallejo, california. Mac dre 90s hip hop, hip hop rap, rap music, music songs. Mac dre, a fallen vallejo king, isnt known for being soft he was murdered in kansas city in 2004 in an incident that many say was related to. However, before he could reach that audience, mac dre needed money, which is where his gang, the romper room came in. I spoke extensively with mac dre s mother about his life and legacy recently, and what emerged was a portrait of a passionate, funloving, goodnatured kid who never fully got the chance to grow up.
Viewing for slain vallejo rapper mac dre sfgate sign in. Romper room gang, the romper room gang was a tightly knit band from the crest. According to detective mcgraw of the vallejo police department vpd, in a black entertainment television bet documentary entitled american gangster. Whether it be musiciansproducers like e40, mac dre, baby bash, studio ton, khayree, con funk shun, and sly stone to athletes like cc sabathia, natalie coughlin, jeff gordon, joey chestnut i know hot dog eating aint a real sport and mark munoz to murderers like the zodiac killer and a rip turned pornstar monique alexander. Andre louis hicks july 5, 1970 november 1, 2004, better known by his stage name mac dre, was an american rapper, hip hop pioneer, and record producer based in vallejo, california. This album is the best since the fall out with kahyree. Monday when another vehicle pulled up beside the drivers side of the van he was in and began shooting, police said. It took several years for wanda mac to deal with her sons passing and his status as a rising rapper who became more famous.
Dre and dru is the shit boy from a fix to a bitch we tryna get rich boy godfather tune by mac dre mac dre im in my sneaks with freaks on the beach was shallow steady drinkin earnest and julio gallo i got my rallo. Vallejo cali mix featuring mac dre, e40, dubee, too short, blegit. Nixon was president, elton john ruled the airwaves. Apr 25, 2012 vallejo its been eight years since her rapper son mac dre was shot to death leaving a kansas city club, and wanda salvatto said wednesday she is still searching for peace. This cd is the one of the best cds out of vallejo, 707 area, and even the bay area.
Andre hicks, aka mac dre, soared through his brief life with a focused playfulness ever hinting at the violence in the background. Vallejo rappers tied to mac dre at core of drug trafficking ring, u. The best of mac dre ii 2004 the best of mac dre vol. People associate mac dre with the bay so, that they forget he has fans all over the world. Legend of the bay will be screened for free to close out the san francisco black film festival. His music gained popularity in the early to mid 1990s throughout the bay area, eventually receiving national recognition through his independent record labels romp and thizz entertainment. In november of 2004, oaklandborn and vallejoraised hip hop legend, mac dre, was shot and killed in the streets of kansas city. Mac dre was born in oakland, california and raised in vallejo, california. Mac dre has been runnin through my speakers for over 10 years now. Dre rapped lucid, earnest, and funny tales that inspired a generation of rappers to adopt and master his style. Theyre durable enough to prevent breakage, yet slim and lightweight. Slain vallejo rapper mac dres mother decries confusing. Coolio da unda dogg, one of dres romper room crew, is featured as well as the mac, the vallejo rapper that mac dre was following in the footsteps of. The vallejo, california, native built a sprawling empire called thizz nation, which released comedy videos and bobblehead dolls in addition to a seemingly.
What mac dre and the bays rap icons taught me about masculinity. Vallejo rapper mac dre pioneered the hyphy movement after a controversial fiveyear stint in prison, vallejo rapper mac dre emerged anew, pioneering the hyphy movement and signing countless rappers to his label. Legend of the bay is a must see documentary on the life of mac dre and the local independent rap industry that he helped to create. A tale of two andres mac dre, andre nickatina songs. Among those being sought is michael lott, a close associate of vallejo rapper mac dre andre hicks, who was shot to death in kansas city in. A mix of some oldschool and new tracks coming out from vallejo ca. Began his rap career under the name mc dre before changing it to mac dre at the age of 15 to fit the west coast scene. Coolio da unda dogg cold cold capper, part 4 1991 vallejo rap duration.
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