: 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 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.
: Some fans and critics have noted that Dr. Dre's verse carries the distinct punchy, internal rhyme style of Eminem , who was Dre's primary collaborator at the time. Eminem is officially credited as a composer on the track.
: 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
: 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.