Real Muthaphuckkin G's
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"Real Muthaphuckkin G's" (alternatively "Real Compton City G's") is a 1993 song by West Coast rapper
Eazy-E
from his album It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa
. It is a "diss song
" to former N.W.A.
bandmate Dr. Dre
and his then-new protégé Snoop Doggy Dogg
. It is also one of the few songs that Eazy-E ever produced in the studio.
It peaked at #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
charts, becoming Eazy-E's highest charting single on the EP.
's "Fuck Wit Dre Day (and Everybody's Celebratin')
" which was a diss to Eazy-E. Eazy-E claims on the track that Dr. Dre was nothing more than a "studio gangsta", or a "wannabe gangsta" and was not an "OG" (Original Gangsta) which Dre claimed to be. On one line, Dresta
raps: "Damn E, they tried to fade you on Dre Day
", to which Eazy-E responds "But Dre Day only meant Eazy's payday." This line was a reference to the fact that Eazy-E had a contract with Dr. Dre as his exclusive producer. The contract further stated that this will mean Eazy-E will simply profit from anything Dr. Dre releases, even a diss, for the next 6 years.
He expresses his hate for Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Death Row Records
, rapping: "Muthafuck Dre, muthafuck Snoop, muthafuck Death Row, yo and here comes my left blow.'"'
The second verse is rapped by Dresta
, where he claims that Dre "ain't broke a law in his life, but yet every time he rap he yap about the guns and knives.".
On the third verse, B.G. Knocc Out
raps that Dre is what he calls a "wannabe" and "ain't shit compared to real Muthaphuckkin' G's." B.G Knocc Out also claims that Dr. Dre is not from Compton by saying, "See, young Niggaz like me, will break ya off somthin. Claimin my city, but Dre you ain't from Compton." Snoop Doggy Dogg is blasted by Eazy-E
on the track for being skinny, with Eazy-E rapping: "Ya like a kid ya found pup and you're dapper, but tell me where the fuck you found an anorexic rapper, Talkin' bout who you go squabble with and who you shoot, You're only sixty pounds when you're wet and wearing boots."
In Eazy's final verse he states:
"But at Death row, I hear you're gettin treated like boot camp
Gotta follow ya sergeant's directions,
or get your ass pumped with a Smith & Wesson
Learn a lesson from the Eaze
Stay in your place and don't step to real muthafuckin G's."
This could possibly be in reference to several rumors (at the time) which eventually became fact, about Suge Knight
's abrasive and abusive management. Witnesses who worked at Death Row said they had seen or had even been victims themselves of Suge's physical or verbal abuse by either him or members of his entourage.
The chorus of the song consists of several samples played back to back. The first line is from The D.O.C.
's 1989 track "It's Funky Enough": "Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am ruthless". The word ruthless is a reference to Eazy-E's record label, Ruthless Records. The second sample is taken from the introduction to Eazy-E's own track "Eazy-Duz-It
, in which Eazy-E calls Dr. Dre to cue the music. The sample consists of Eazy-E saying "yo, Dre!" to which Dr. Dre responds with "what's up?". Immediately after Dre's response, a gunshot sound effect is heard, implying that Eazy-E shot Dr. Dre. The chorus line concludes with Eazy's signature "boy you should've known by now!"
and starts with a scene picturing lowriders and then Eazy-E comes to rap his verse, when he says "all of the sudden Dr. Dre
is the G thang; but on his old album-covers he was a she-thang", a picture of Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin' Cru
days shows up on the screen where he is wearing mascara and lipstick. He continues to show pictures from the insert of the album and the rest of the video mostly consists of Eazy-E, B.G. Knocc Out and Dresta standing in front of a lowrider talking about how Dre is not from Compton.
The video also contains scenes of an Eazy-E look-alike (known as "Sleazy-E") who previously appeared in the "Dre Day" music video, being assaulted and shot by the real Eazy-E, Knocc Out and Dresta, being chased by a dog and finally chased by Eazy-E and a mob of people until he falls dead after passing a traffic sign reading "Leaving Compton." An alternate ending shows Sleazy-E dead on the same area he started in the video. The music video features cameo appearances from Rhythum D
, DJ Yella
, Cold 187um
, Dirty Red, Krazy Dee
, Steffon, H.W.A.
, MC Ren
, DJ Slip
from Compton's Most Wanted
, Young Hoggs, Blood of Abraham
, K9 Compton and Tony-A.
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
Eazy-E
Eazy-E
Eric Lynn Wright , better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California...
from his album It's On (
It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa
It's On 187um Killa is an EP by rapper Eazy-E released in 1993. Eazy-E's 2nd EP is a response to Dr. Dre's The Chronic. The album was certified 5x Platinum in late 1994 by the RIAA. It's Eazy's most successful album, peaking on #5 on Billboard 200 and #1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums...
. It is a "diss song
Diss track
A diss track or diss song is a song primarily intended to disparage or insult another person or group. While musical parodies and attacks have always existed, the trend became increasingly common in the hip hop genre as part of the hip hop rivalry phenomenon...
" to former N.W.A.
N.W.A.
N.W.A was an American hip hop group from Compton, California, widely considered one of the seminal acts of the gangsta rap sub-genre....
bandmate Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
and his then-new protégé Snoop Doggy Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
. It is also one of the few songs that Eazy-E ever produced in the studio.
It peaked at #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
charts, becoming Eazy-E's highest charting single on the EP.
Song description
The song is a response to Dr. DreDr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
's "Fuck Wit Dre Day (and Everybody's Celebratin')
Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')
"Fuck wit Dre Day " is a hip-hop single by Dr. Dre, with a guest appearance by Snoop Doggy Dogg, from the 1992 album The Chronic on Death Row Records...
" which was a diss to Eazy-E. Eazy-E claims on the track that Dr. Dre was nothing more than a "studio gangsta", or a "wannabe gangsta" and was not an "OG" (Original Gangsta) which Dre claimed to be. On one line, Dresta
Dresta
Andre DeSean Wicker , better known by his stage name Dresta, is an American rapper known for collaborating with Eazy-E on the 1993 single "Real Muthaphuckkin G's". He is also the older brother of rapper B.G. Knocc Out, who also collaborated in the song.- Early life :Andre DeSean Wicker was born and...
raps: "Damn E, they tried to fade you on Dre Day
Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')
"Fuck wit Dre Day " is a hip-hop single by Dr. Dre, with a guest appearance by Snoop Doggy Dogg, from the 1992 album The Chronic on Death Row Records...
", to which Eazy-E responds "But Dre Day only meant Eazy's payday." This line was a reference to the fact that Eazy-E had a contract with Dr. Dre as his exclusive producer. The contract further stated that this will mean Eazy-E will simply profit from anything Dr. Dre releases, even a diss, for the next 6 years.
He expresses his hate for Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
, rapping: "Muthafuck Dre, muthafuck Snoop, muthafuck Death Row, yo and here comes my left blow.'"'
The second verse is rapped by Dresta
Dresta
Andre DeSean Wicker , better known by his stage name Dresta, is an American rapper known for collaborating with Eazy-E on the 1993 single "Real Muthaphuckkin G's". He is also the older brother of rapper B.G. Knocc Out, who also collaborated in the song.- Early life :Andre DeSean Wicker was born and...
, where he claims that Dre "ain't broke a law in his life, but yet every time he rap he yap about the guns and knives.".
On the third verse, B.G. Knocc Out
B.G. Knocc Out
Al Hasan Naqiyy , better known by his stage name B.G. Knocc Out, is an American rapper known for collaborating with Eazy-E on the 1993 single "Real Muthaphuckkin G's". He is also the younger brother of rapper Dresta, who also collaborated in the song.- Early life and music career :Arlandis Hinton...
raps that Dre is what he calls a "wannabe" and "ain't shit compared to real Muthaphuckkin' G's." B.G Knocc Out also claims that Dr. Dre is not from Compton by saying, "See, young Niggaz like me, will break ya off somthin. Claimin my city, but Dre you ain't from Compton." Snoop Doggy Dogg is blasted by Eazy-E
Eazy-E
Eric Lynn Wright , better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California...
on the track for being skinny, with Eazy-E rapping: "Ya like a kid ya found pup and you're dapper, but tell me where the fuck you found an anorexic rapper, Talkin' bout who you go squabble with and who you shoot, You're only sixty pounds when you're wet and wearing boots."
In Eazy's final verse he states:
"But at Death row, I hear you're gettin treated like boot camp
Gotta follow ya sergeant's directions,
or get your ass pumped with a Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson is the largest manufacturer of handguns in the United States. The corporate headquarters is in Springfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson's pistols and revolvers have become standard issue to police and armed forces throughout the world...
Learn a lesson from the Eaze
Stay in your place and don't step to real muthafuckin G's."
This could possibly be in reference to several rumors (at the time) which eventually became fact, about Suge Knight
Suge Knight
Marion "Suge" Knight, Jr. is the founder and CEO of Black Kapital Records and co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records. Death Row Records rose to dominate the rap charts after Dr. Dre's breakthrough album The Chronic in 1992. After several years of chart successes for artists including...
's abrasive and abusive management. Witnesses who worked at Death Row said they had seen or had even been victims themselves of Suge's physical or verbal abuse by either him or members of his entourage.
The chorus of the song consists of several samples played back to back. The first line is from The D.O.C.
The D.O.C.
Tracy Lynn Curry , primarily known by his stage name The D.O.C., is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. In addition to a solo career, he was a member of the hip hop group Fila Fresh Crew, and a creative force behind the gangsta rap group N.W.A, where he co-wrote many of their releases. He has...
's 1989 track "It's Funky Enough": "Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am ruthless". The word ruthless is a reference to Eazy-E's record label, Ruthless Records. The second sample is taken from the introduction to Eazy-E's own track "Eazy-Duz-It
Eazy-Duz-It (song)
"Eazy-Duz-It" is a single by rapper Eazy-E, from the album of the same name. It was released in 1989 and written by fellow N.W.A member, MC Ren. It features the song "Radio" as a b-side...
, in which Eazy-E calls Dr. Dre to cue the music. The sample consists of Eazy-E saying "yo, Dre!" to which Dr. Dre responds with "what's up?". Immediately after Dre's response, a gunshot sound effect is heard, implying that Eazy-E shot Dr. Dre. The chorus line concludes with Eazy's signature "boy you should've known by now!"
Music video
The video for "Real Muthaphukkin G's" was shot in Compton, CaliforniaCompton, California
Compton is a city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city of Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county and on May 11, 1888, was the eighth city to incorporate. The city is considered part of the South side by residents of Los...
and starts with a scene picturing lowriders and then Eazy-E comes to rap his verse, when he says "all of the sudden Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
is the G thang; but on his old album-covers he was a she-thang", a picture of Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin' Cru
World Class Wreckin' Cru
The World Class Wreckin' Cru was an electro group, best known for its contributions to early rap and its association with future-N.W.A member, hip-hop mogul, and renowned producer Dr. Dre.-Early Career:...
days shows up on the screen where he is wearing mascara and lipstick. He continues to show pictures from the insert of the album and the rest of the video mostly consists of Eazy-E, B.G. Knocc Out and Dresta standing in front of a lowrider talking about how Dre is not from Compton.
The video also contains scenes of an Eazy-E look-alike (known as "Sleazy-E") who previously appeared in the "Dre Day" music video, being assaulted and shot by the real Eazy-E, Knocc Out and Dresta, being chased by a dog and finally chased by Eazy-E and a mob of people until he falls dead after passing a traffic sign reading "Leaving Compton." An alternate ending shows Sleazy-E dead on the same area he started in the video. The music video features cameo appearances from Rhythum D
Rhythum D
Rhythm D, born David Weldon, is a hip-hop producer from Los Angeles, California. His beats usually were in the G-Funk style as pioneered by Dr. Dre in the early 1990s. He is best known for producing tracks on Eazy-E's It's On 187um Killa EP...
, DJ Yella
DJ Yella
DJ Yella is the stage name of Antoine Carraby , a DJ, drummer, music producer, film director and pornographer from Compton, California. He was a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru along with Dr. Dre. He later became a founding member of the pioneering gangsta rap group N.W.A...
, Cold 187um
Cold 187um
Gregory Fernan Hutchinson , better known by his stage names Big Hutch and Cold 187 um, is an African American rapper and producer, and the lead act of the rap group Above the Law. The group signed to Ruthless Records in late 1989, releasing their debut album, Livin' Like Hustlers, in 1990...
, Dirty Red, Krazy Dee
Krazy Dee
Krazy D also known as Krazy Dee is a rapper, hip hop producer and DJ, best known for having associated with the rap group N.W.A, which he was a member of between 1986 and 1988.-Biography:...
, Steffon, H.W.A.
H.W.A.
H.W.A., or Hoes With Attitudes, was an American all female hip hop trio, composed of Jazz, Diva and Baby Girl. Active between 1989 and 1994, they were signed to Ruthless Records.-History:...
, MC Ren
MC Ren
Lorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A. His moniker is derived from his first name .-Early life:...
, DJ Slip
DJ Slip
DJ Slip , is a producer and member of the Compton group, Compton's Most Wanted. Terry started work with his father, Richard Allan, before becoming a professional DJ. He has produced all the three first Compton's Most Wanted albums along with The Unknown DJ...
from Compton's Most Wanted
Compton's Most Wanted
Compton's Most Wanted is an American gangsta rap group and one of the pioneers of the West Coast Hip Hop scene still performing today on independent labels. The leader of the group was MC Eiht.-Biography:...
, Young Hoggs, Blood of Abraham
Blood of Abraham
Blood of Abraham was an American hip-hop duo composed of Benyad and Mazik . They debuted in 1993 with the release of the LP Future Profits on Ruthless Records, the label of the late Eric "Eazy-E" Wright....
, K9 Compton and Tony-A.
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
42 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 31 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
2 |