: Dr. Dre’s verse emphasizes that he doesn't need to make music for the money or fame anymore; he does it because he wants to. He mentions having "six cars that are paid for" and a "mansion," illustrating how far they’ve come from selling tapes out of a trunk.
: Despite their massive wealth and mainstream success, the trio asserts they are still the same "hardcore" artists they were in the '80s, even if critics or fans question their credibility. Behind the Scenes Ice Cube - Hello ft. Dr. Dre & MC Ren (Explicit) Remastered.
: The central hook— "I started this gangsta sh t, and this the motherf ckin' thanks I get?" —is a direct jab at the new generation of rappers. They are reminding the world that they pioneered the sound and attitude everyone was currently profiting from. : Despite their massive wealth and mainstream success,
: The beat was originally crafted by Dr. Dre and Chris Taylor for rapper King T’s debut album on Aftermath. When that didn't materialize, it became the foundation for this reunion. : The beat was originally crafted by Dr