John, Detroit, Michigan: Why didn't you sign with Def Jam? Mac: John, that's definitely the million-dollar question. I met with a brother name Kevin Liles who was an A&R for the label at the time and he was indeed interested. I don't think I was ready to make a move to New York back then though. I was only about 19 at the time, and I still had a lot of growing up to do. Part of the reason I chose No Limit was because I was already familiar with many of the artist and producers there. Not to mention if things didn't work out, I could literally walk home. Don, Atlanta, GA: What evidence did they have to say you were guilty? Mac: Don, there was actually far more evidence to prove my innocence than any guilt. Many of the witnesses were either coerced or threatened by the investigators to finger me as the shooter. Not to mention someone confessed to it days later. Kirt, New Orleans, LA: How do you be so strong and keep a positive mind frame while in a place that you don't deserve to be? Mac: Kirt, only God knows! Jim, Houston TX: Your song "Lockdown" on World War III is eerily similar to the situation you're in and was out before you got locked up. How the hell did that happen? Mac: Jim, I have absolutely no idea! "Lockdown" was originally recorded in '97 for the "I'm Bout It" movie soundtrack, and remixed in '99 for WW III. I've actually tried to figure that one out, but no luck. Tonight I'll write one about my freedom and maybe that one'll come to pass too. :-)