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same struggle for equality”(“Tupac Shakur”.) As an advocate for the change of African-American strife through his music, he often voiced that he was his own worst enemy at times. In the 1993 single “Keep Ya Head Up” off the sophomore album Strictly 4 my N.I.G.G.A.Z. Shakur establishes verisimilitude with his listeners by narrating experiences of hardships in life, especially within the black community. In addition, the early 90’s was filled with racial tension: LA Riots, Rodney

and Thug Life Volume: 1. In his album, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... he portrays his political and social views of the black community; in his album “Keep Ya Head Up” became a  gold certified single The album Thug life: Volume 1 was by the group Thug Life which was started by Tupac and included Big Syke

Greg Tate of the Encyclopedia Brittanica (insider for hip-hop music) stated best that “...the romanticization of the outlaw at the centre of much of gangsta rap appealed to rebellious suburbanites as well as to those who had firsthand experience of the harsh realities of the ghetto.” Here, Tate explains the true meaning behind the genre ‘gangsta rap’. Though brutal and straightforward, this music selection was an expression of freedom for those stuck in low-income homes, poverty stricken neighborhoods

terms of popularity and his Thug-Life philosophy was “Keep Ya Head Up” which was part of his second album, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. The song was released on October 28, 1993. It was a single hit which many believe is dedicated to dedicated to African-American women and Latasha Harlins. It also featured R&B singer Dave Hollister. The song was a form of response to all the mistreatment that was happening to women, especially poor, African-American women. Moreover, it was dedicated to Latasha Harlins

Rap an influential style of music developed in the late 1970’s that spoke poetry and slang on the topics of life and overall society. One of the monumental artist to make rap known was the one and only Tupac Shakur. Throughout this essay we will dive into the origin of Tupac’s rise in the music industry, learn about the music released by Tupac, discuss his style of music, and end on the controversial early death of Tupac. To begin with, Tupac Shakur was raised by his mother Afeni Shakur who was

was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1999 and received a bachelor 's degree from California State University, Long Beach. Some future plans of mine are to release a mixtape and become a personal trainer. Some of my most intriguing articles include; UntitledK.dot (2011), 24-08 (2007), and my most recent, The Los Angeles Drought: A take on the NBA (2015). In the following essay, you will understand the meaning behind one of Tupac Shakur 's most infamous songs, “Souljahs Revenge.”

Tupac 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

Shakur’s exposure to violence and the arts at an early age helped him to become a successful rapper following a prison term. Pac released an album called “All Eyez On Me” while imprisoned. It later became the best album of that time. After releasing that album it impacted Shakur to make more music to fulfill his dreams as the 90’s best rapper. Born to Black Panther activist parents in New York City on June 16th, 1971. Originally Shakur was named Lesane Parish Crooks. Pac was named after Tupac Amaru

four times while trying to get to the back seat for cover. He was shot in his chest two times,one in his arm,and one in his thigh. Tupac was put on life support for seven days, then his mother told the hospital to pull the plug on September 13,1996 AT 4:03 P.M. HIs mom had him cremated, and she spread his ashes in L.A, because she had believed this was the city that he always loved. Tupac Shakur was an amazing artist who spoke the truth about the Law and daily struggles, knowing the dangers of rapping

His main notoriety though was through music, and he followed up his successful debut with Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. in 1993, which also was a crossover pop success. In 1995 he released Me Against the World and his last living album release came with All Eyez on Me in 1996. Shakur's post-celebrity run-ins with the law were almost as frequent as when