Discover the story of the song > Straight Up Menace – MC Eiht

The song tells the story of a man who had a tough childhood and got involved in gangs. His father was a drug dealer and his mother became crazy because of it. The man ended up killing someone and is now being chased by other gang members. He feels trapped and doesn't know what to do, but the other gang members tell him that he has to stay in the hood. In the end, he realizes he's going to die and accepts it. The lyrics describe the harsh reality of growing up in a dangerous neighborhood and the cycle of violence that can be difficult to escape from.