Tupac Shakur was not just another ordinary rap artist. His songs hit close to home for so many people‚ and those people could relate to his music. As for myself‚ I have been listening to Tupac since I was a teenager. I remember cruising in my sister’s boyfriend’s Cadillac bumping music in the streets of Chicago. Tupac was his number-one most favorite rapper of all time. So of course‚ he had all his CD’s. Even though some of his rap songs have foul language‚ the song “Changes” has a different vibe
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sides to end the lives of two most influential rappers in the music industry‚ Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur. Both rappers with similar backgrounds have changed the music scene completely with one sudden movement. Known mainly for their rivalry against one another and compared because of the backgrounds‚ these two artist had quite a distinctiveness to one another. Notorious B.I.G and Tupac Shakur are great influential artist in the music industry and had similar backgrounds but distinctive enough
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Tupac Shakur was a man born into poverty who knew all too well the struggles of black men in the late twentieth century. Tupac’s many achievements in bringing about racial equality have placed him among the few great civil rights advocates of his time. Tupac embedded his message of equality into his verses allowing it to reach many‚ and even in death his teachings continue to show us that there is hope for a brighter tomorrow and that no one should give up hope in the future. The controlling message
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Brandon Ross September 3‚ 2014 Africana Studies‚ SP12 Assata Shakur Paper Assata Shakur is a very strong and determined individual that refused to give up her beliefs and ideas to receive her freedom. When she was incarcerated‚ treated like an animal‚ beaten to a bloody pulp and lost all basic human rights‚ she only grew more stronger and determined. Shakur was a political prisoner and suffered because of her Black Panther & Black Liberation Army affiliation. She spent six years in prison
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Tupac Shakur Tupac was a leading American icon because he crossed cultural‚ racial‚ and economic barriers. From the child in the suburb to the former vice president of the United States‚ everyone recognized Tupac’s iconic status. He had many traits that would make him stand out above the rest‚ and that is what made him the best. His traits are routed in his name because he was named after an Inca Indian revolutionary Tupac Amaru‚ which means "shining serpent"‚ and Shakur is Arabic for "thankful
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listeners that life for everyone isn’t easy and worry-free. In the song "Changes" by Tupac Shakur‚ the rapper illustrates an image of the common inner-city urban street. In his lyrics‚ Shakur describes a scene where white and blacks are enemies‚ and crack sellers are around every corner. Yet‚ even though these lyrics talk about the violence in the streets‚ it talks about needing to make a change within the society. Shakur raps "We need to make changes‚ Learn to see me as a brother instead of two distant
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Changes by 2Pac Tupac was born on june 15‚ 1971‚ and grew up to be one of the most influential artists in the world. The song “changes “ by Tupac‚ is about how things will never be the same. Time has shown that we never know what the future holds. While Tupac was growing up in Baltimore‚ In this song‚ he talks about his own experiences that he has been through as well as the things that were going on in America at that time. Tupac talks about how messed up life can be because you can never expect
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Tupac Shakur was a young rapper who wrote the song “Dear Mama” dedicated to his mother. He uses elements such as dynamics‚ instrumentation‚ and tempo to help piece together his incredible song made for his mother. The song “Dear Mama” by Tupac Shakur begins with the artist rapping his 17-year-old self. From breaking rules in school and hanging out with older people‚ to being kicked out the house by ruin his mom‚ Tupac always could depend on her to be there for him. He dedicated this song to
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Is Tupac Hiding Out in Cuba? According to a web article called “Tupac is Alive (and Probably Living in Cuba): A Conspiracy‚ Explained” written by James Parham‚ rapper Tupac Shakur was never shot and killed on September 13‚ 1996. He believes that the world’s most known rapper is not dead and is hiding out in Cuba. Parham states his claim saying quote‚ “So‚ my theory: Overwhelmed by fame and seeking "happiness again" (as he yearned for on "So Many Tears")‚ Tupac faked his death and fled to Cuba to
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West coast and East coast rap stars Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. (Jordan‚ 2011). Taking over the West coast Tupac dominated his side of the map. While the Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie was representing the East coast with a new style of Rap that streamed thought the city of New York. Fans from coast to coast have recognized the up coming new rap stars and the talent that they have brought to Hip-Hop. Each side of the coast supported either Biggie or Tupac. With the new style of “Gangsta Rap”
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