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Released in 1993, the music video for (also known as "Real Compton City G's") is widely reviewed as one of the most ruthless and strategically effective diss responses in hip-hop history. Directed by Marty Thomas , the video serves as a visceral rebuttal to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's "Dre Day," focusing on dismantling Dr. Dre's "gangsta" image through visual evidence and street-level authenticity. Review of Visual Strategy and Content
: Eazy-E famously used the video to showcase old photos and footage of Dr. Dre from his days in the World Class Wreckin' Cru , featuring him in flamboyant, sequined outfits and makeup. This effectively contrasted Dre's new "Death Row" persona with what Eazy-E presented as his "true" flashy, pop-oriented past.
: One of the most devastating points noted in reviews is the reveal that, due to his contract with Ruthless Records, Eazy-E was still profiting from Dr. Dre’s music. This was famously summarized in the line: "Dre Day only meant Eazy's payday" .
