 In 1999, Hicks had relocated to Sacramento and founded Thizz Entertainment.From its creation, the label, has been fundamental in the growth and popularity of the Bay Area Hyphy movement.Mac Dre's most popular albums including, "", "The Genie of the Lamp", "Thizzelle Washington", "Mac Dre's the Name", were released under the label and distributed locally in partnership with City Hall Records in San Rafael.