Dieuson Octave: A Hero?

At age 12 his cousin introduced him to freestyling and he followed that inspiration and became one of the best hip hop rappers of this generation. At his young age he fell in love with storytelling rappers such as Nas, Eminem, and Canibus. By the age of 17 he would post his raps online

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born in Compton, California, on June 17, 1987. His parents moved to Compton from Chicago to get away the city 's gang culture, although his father was a part of the notorious Gangster Disciples gang. When the the 80s crack trade and West Coast gang presence increased, Lamar grew up around a lot of street activity, but he seemed to be more influenced than scared or harmed by it. He was a good student who enjoyed writing, stories and poems, and then came the lyrics for his music.

Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential artist of our last decade. He not only made several albums, but was also a large role in many films and a poet. Millions of people bought and still buy his albums. He was a pioneer to gangster rap, and he sang about things that mattered. Although, he was a role model and was admired by many, he also had a lot of enemies, and in the end, his enemies over powered his fans by taking his life. Some say that he may still be alive, but no one really knows.

Krakauer has the belief that Chris was a hero due to all the brave things he done, and the things that he left behind. Chris was a coward and did cowardly things that a “hero” wouldn’t naturally do. A hero brings joy, and help towards people not disappointment and mournful. “...I don’t know anymore. If Alex was here right now, I’d be tempted to chew him out good: ‘What the hell were you thinking? Not speaking to your family for all that time, treating them like dirt!...” (64) If someone was to define Chris as an hero, the definition of a hero wouldn’t match up to the actions that Chris

Louis Armstrong was a hero for countless African- Americans because he provided them the hope that they can be noticeable people in their society and that separation did not have to exist in music. Louis Armstrong was the first great trumpet soloist in jazz. His unmistakable trumpet and vocals allowed him to continue doing what he loved most, making people happy. Louis Armstrong was loved by many people.

Hero, the definition of Hero, has been by pondered by many individuals. Hero is not word of mouth but a word of action characterized by spontaneous acts of benevolence to society, as well as leaving a mass footprint of succession that can be used as aide for the future. A famous entrepreneur, named Andrew Carnegie is a true definition of a hero, existing in an era of massive industrialization, where skyscrapers held their heights, and steam engines ignited. In fact Andrew Carnegie had indeed impacted the industrialized world with his new adoption of the Bessemer process creating his billion dollar steel empire. Andrew Carnegie can be defined as a hero because of struggles in his early life, philanthropy and his impact on the world .

Kendrick Lamar grew up in the city of Compton. Lamar’s father was a member of a gang in Chicago before they moved to Compton. His mother’s brothers had ties to the notorious gang the Compton Crips. When Lamar was eight

Cesar Chavez is a hero because he gave farm workers who were not educated enough to get better working conditions. His life reflected his personality and his everlasting legacy proves unforgettable.

Washington D.C. Daughter of Dr. William S. Lofton who was a well known black dentist and

Even though it did not completely eradicate drugs it did address the drug trafficking problem in many different aspects. Both of these problems took courage and strength to overcome, which is reason enough for many people to consider him a hero.

He was seen as the bad boy of Rock & Roll because of the way that he played the piano at his concerts. He liked things to be fast paced and aggressive when he performed especially when he played “whole lotta shakin goin on”. He liked all the attention that he got when performing and he just got hyped up when he played. He thought that Rock & Roll should be played with all of your

A person whom is looked up to and inspires just by possessing the overwhelmingly powerful personality that so many desire, yet can never achieve; it’s similar to a gift given when born that graces them from that moment forward. Heroism can be based off something of a personality trait, or something that makes a person the naturally whole type of person they are. The word ‘hero’ can have many different types of meanings and connotations that can come with it but the best definition to fit the legacy of the late Kurt Caselli is as follows: “A man who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field” which defines Caselli in all ways and directions; backwards, forwards, sideways, and upside down (dictionary.com). Kurt Caselli was one that hung his head high no matter what the circumstances and always emerged on top, and in the process was affecting the lives of thousands of young and old followers alike with inspiration to be the best and “be remembered as a person, not a racer” (personal quote from Kurt Caselli). Caselli should be considered a hero because of his determination to perform, appeal to crowds, and just be an all-around good friend to lend out a helping hand when needed. He has touched the hearts and souls of many, even though still believed he was a little guy, just like every other ‘average joe,’ but for those he left behind, whether on the trail or in life, he left an effect that would never be lost.

Kendrick Lamar was born on June 17, 1987. His nickname was K Dot and his country of residence is the U.S.

When thinking of the Hip-Hop industry, one of the first names that comes to mind is Tupac Shakur. Shakur was born in the Bronx on June 16, 1971. He was reared by his mother Afeni Shakur who was an active member of the Black Panthers. Tupac's family later relocated to Oakland, California, where he spent much of his time on the street. As a kid, he was always getting himself into trouble, and he was very lonely. He started writing songs to keep himself out of trouble. An article from VIBE magazine "Troubled Times for Tupac Shakur" quotes Tupac. "'I was lonely, I didn't have no big brothers, no big cousins until later. I could remember writing songs.... I remember writing poetry.' " 1 Tupac was talented in the areas of

In my opinion, Kendrick Lamar, an award-winning rapper and songwriter, has one of the best abilities to describe his distressed and abused lifestyle in Compton, California. He is not your original cliché artist who does not speak about anything meaningful. Kendrick, also known as K. Dot, is one of the most well known and most respected rappers in this era. Not only does he speak about his gloomy past, but he also speaks about his fortunate future. His ability to give detailed representations of his struggles and his story telling allows me to, metaphorically, enter the mind of Kendrick Lamar.