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. During his career in the
rap world, he worked with artists like
Andre Nickatina,
Yukmouth,
Snoop Dogg,
Mac Mall,
Dubee and
Keak da Sneak. Career Mac Dre's music gained popularity in the early to mid 19
90s throughout the Bay Area, eventually receiving national recognition through his
independent record labels Romp and Thizz Entertainme…
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