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    Even though those are just some of the past historical facts surrounding the negligence that justice and liberty have provided, Tupac Shakur's fast forwarded interpretation of key moment's in history give light to the obvious review that need dedicated time for amends to be underway. Despite all that has occurred throughout the span of history in the name of justice and liberty, whether it being honest or manipulated, steps have been taken withing communities which offer hope for those whom justice

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    Poet: Tupac Shakur Poem: And 2Morrow Critical Analysis Tupac Shakur is one of the most legendary and popular poetic/rap artists to this day. He is considered to be one of the most influential people of his time, influencing every African-American citizen in North America. Thought of as the creator of rap, Tupac has sold over seventy-five million albums worldwide although his career ended as quickly as it started. Six, is the number of years Tupac spent making rap professionally. Thirteen

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    Rap And Old School Rap

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    through , telling a story of their life . This created unity in the black community and showed that people actually had a voice. The most iconic rappers would include : Tupac Shakur , Biggie Smalls , Nas , Eminem , Slick Rick , and Ice Cube . Tupac was the most soul touching artists. The most lyrical of them all. Tupac Shakur portrayed the full range of the human condition more so than any other rapper in his time. His songs touch upon all aspects of life. He talks about his mother and the struggle

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    Tupac Informative Speech

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    Harlem, New York City, New York, Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli was a legendary American rapper in the 1980’s and 1990’s, along with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. By 2007 Shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide. Shakur signed with multiple record labels as a rapper, for instance, Death Row Records, the label he is most famously known for, Interscope Records, Amaru Entertainment, the label owned by Shakur’s mother. Shakur also belonging to two other record labels

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    Tupac Shakur uses assonance and an optimistic tone in the poem “The Power of a Smile” to convey the main idea or purpose of the poem. The main message is that the power of a smile is a great force that can be use for positive and negative things. Tupac Shakur was famous for writing poems and lyrics for songs. In this poem “The Power of a Smile” Tupac Shakur uses a lot of assonance. For example, “the power of a gun can kill”, “the power of wind can chill”, “the power of a mind can learn”, “the

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    A Modern Black Arts Movement through the Instrument of Hip-Hop Since the decade of 1920, America has been the setting for a progressive "Black Arts Movement." This African-American cultural movement has taken shape in various genres, gaining mass appeal, through multiple capitalistic markets. Even with the use of capitalism this cultural arts movement has stayed set upon its original purpose and direction, by aiding in cultural identity awareness. The knowledge of the duel-self through community

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    Tupac Accomplishments

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    'Tupac Shakur could possibly be the most influential and compelling of all rappers' (Dyson 106) Do we really know who Tupac was? The famous phrase, 'never judge a book by its cover' applies to Tupac's own personality and character. A first look at Tupac and you see darkness, you see a violent man with no purpose or direction in his life. Then you look deeper inside him, you step into his shoes and see a kind, caring, but very confused man.      Tupac's life story is like any other typical 'thug'

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    Rap God Analysis

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    many Hip Hop artists that fits into the rap god status, some of whom includes, Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, Dr. Dre, The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, Future, K. Lamar, and 2 Chains. Among the above mentioned Hip Hop artists that fits the rap god status, one seems to stand out above every other, and this artist is Tupac Amaru Shakur, famously known as 2Pac. Tupac Shakur started off his career by been an MC and a backup dancer before deciding to become a solo artist. Throughout his career which lasted for

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    Tupac Research Paper

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    Tupac Shakur’s life on paper The life of Tupac Shakur was eventful and not normal per say, because he had so many events happen in such a short life he lived. In the beginning he had a hard home life, with a single mother being the only one to raise him. He eventually was discovered as a rapper and then his life started becoming less of a money struggle and more of a power struggle. He fell in and out of love with multiple women and was not able to have the children he wanted. He was signed to

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    Tupac

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    There are many conspiracy theories concerning the life and death of Tupac Shakur. Tupac Amaru Shakur was an American rapper and actor. Tupac was born New York, New York, United States on 16 June 1971. His birth name was Lesane Parish Crooks. Tupac was killed on September 13, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nevada. There have been many different stories about his death. People say he is still alive and then people said he is dead. There have also been people saying his death was caused because of his music and

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