Ice Cube - - Hello (feat. Mc Ren & Dr. Dre)

The song is famous for its defiant chorus: "I started this gangsta shit, and this the motherf * ing thanks I get?" .

In the U.S., the song reached number 18 on the Rap Airplay charts and number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Ice Cube - Hello (feat. MC Ren & Dr. Dre)

The song was a staple of the legendary Up in Smoke Tour in 2000, where the trio performed it to massive arena crowds. Lyrical Content and Style The song is famous for its defiant chorus:

While all three rappers are credited as writers, some fans and critics have noted that Dre's verse carries the distinct punchy flow associated with Eminem 's writing style from that period. Critical Reception Lyrical Content and Style While all three rappers

Produced by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man . The beat was originally intended for rapper King T's unreleased album The Kingdom Come .

"Hello" is a landmark reunion track by , featuring former N.W.A groupmates Dr. Dre and MC Ren . Released in 2000 as the lead single from Cube's sixth solo album, War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) , the song served as a powerful statement of West Coast dominance. Key Facts and Production

The single officially dropped on March 20, 2000 .