: As the second track on his first independent release under Lench Mob Records , the song helped propel the album to a top-five debut on the charts, selling roughly 144,000 copies in its first week.
: The lyrics make sharp nods to contemporary and historical figures, including George W. Bush, Saddam Hussein, and Russell Simmons. Production and Reception 02 - Ice Cube - Why We Thugs
: The music video features a cameo by comedian Mike Epps and reinforces the song's gritty, neighborhood-focused narrative. : As the second track on his first