If you like story telling, then you should realy check out " Brenda's got a baby". Tupacs lyrics was very real, describing how hard life can be. "Brenda's got a baby" is a tragic story, but it is describing real things. There is also " keep ya head up"..."Papa's song"..."Letter to my unborn child" and many others. Tupac was and is still a legend 🙏
I would never do a reaction to Brenda's got a baby. It is so so tough to get through. I am bawling just thinking about it. It is horrendously beautiful.
Eminem wrote a letter to Afeni Shakur, mother of 2Pac 🙏 Dear Afeni Sorry if it looks a little sloppy, I could've done a little better if I had the right pencils. Instead, I had to draw it in pen. Plus, I just kind of thought of the idea a little too late. But I've been drawing since I was 10, and I thought you might like it. Anyways, thank you for always being so kind to me. You are a true Queen, and I mean that in every sense of the word. I will never forget the opportunities you have given me. You will always be in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers. As I have said before, you have no idea how much your son and his music has inspired, not only the "Hip Hop" world, but, speaking for myself, has inspired my whole career. He was, and still is, the true definition of a "Soldier." When I was feeling at my worst; (before fame, before Dre) I knew I could put that "2Pac" tape in, and suddenly, things weren't so bad. He gave me the courage to stand up and say "F**k the world!" "This is who I am! And if you don't like it, go f**k yourself!" Thank you for giving us his spirit, and yours! God Bless you! Love Marshall
2pac will always be the goat. Over 700 songs, 7 movies, 75 million records sold, 9 platinum albums, 7 albums after he died... All in about 4 years! He built a very solid legacy in 4 years. Died at 25. Unreal.
As for clarification, the stretcher scene around 15:00 is in relation to 2Pac being shot for the first time. He was shot twice, but this one mentioned here happened on November 30th of 1994 where he was shot 5 times, twice to the head, but miraculously survived.
That scene was a mirror image of when he was in the stretcher going in the ambulance and he gave the middle finger to the camera when we was being carried off. That was the day he was heading up to see puff and bogie and he got ambushed believing It was them that set him up. So he was giving the middle finger them them
@@christopherbeard1874 this video did not come out after his death, lol. It was the first video that came out for his Me Against the World album. He was in jail at the time, before Suge Knight bailed him out. I was in College at the time.
My middle child got into a lot of trouble when he was around 16. He got sent away for almost a year. I went to every court hearing every visitation that he was granted. Made sure he had everything he needed even though I was holding a grudge toward him for making me look like a bad parent. When he got released he played me this song and he apologized for everything he put me through. I cried my eyes out, he always plays this song now and is always telling how sorry he is. He will be 20 this year and has come a long way, I love him even more knowing that he did wrong and is not blaming me.
So glad you decided to check out Pac. The first time I heard him, I was 12 years old. He was the first artist that made me realize I had to actually listen attentively to the words. The first song I heard was 'Keep ya head up' and I was hooked. I fell in love with hip hop instantly. This man taught me so much about inequalities, and specifically the black community in the US. As a white Canadian in suburbia, I didn't know, especially not at 12 years old. He was the first socially conscious artist I had come across. I definitely learned about my own privilege through his music (and other hip hop artists). He opened my eyes to make me think of more than what was inside my little bubble. I guess you could say he made me "woke". I remember the day he passed. My world was quiet. I mourned along with all others around the world who did. I was 14. He is such a treasure. Miss him so much. He left us way too soon and will be forever missed. 😔 I see you have plenty of backstory here with tons of comments to go through, so I won't elaborate on those or make this any longer lol. Another great video. Thank you. 💙
1. Tupac's mom is deceased. She was an addict. She was also a black panther. 2. Tupac was robbed and shot in New York a few years before Las Vegas. He has so many gems. I'm glad you are listening. He was so much more than a thug.
I think my favorite part of reaction videos is watching people begin to open up to new ideas. The "gangster culture" at its core is just humans trying to exist in an imperfect society and once you can begin to see them as a different version of you, then the music can take on a new meaning. Tupac - Changes, is your next one. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about. Look forward to more of the journey man
His mum Afeni Shakur unfortunately died in 2016 i think, but she really was incredible. She was a member of the black panther party and her activism continued on even after Tupac's death.
@@ballsman6084 Black Panthers originated to protect and empower African Americans during a time of racial hatred and bias. Did they do everything right? No. Were they doing good for their community? Yes. I'm a old white dude and I get it. Maybe do some research. Some people call (ed) them a terrorist organization , but do you know about the F.B.I. sending Martin Luther King death threats and trying to blackmail him to commit suicide? Is the F.B.I. also a terrorist organization , or is it okay since he was a black man?
@@bmw53and85 terrorist is pushing a political or ideological agenda while using scare tactics like violence and arson to force them into acceptance, the black panthy party fits that definition, whether it be good intent behind it or not
25 years old boy wrote this song. Just amaze me to even think that how could that young boy have very deep understanding about women, mother and her love to the child and put it in the song. Some people really born with special talent and Tupac was on of them.
Eminem, one of music's greatest storytellers has said that Tupac is hip hop's greatest storyteller. He's not wrong. The whole stretcher scene in video reflects the incident when Tupac got shot five times at a recording studio in NY, sparking his rivalry with Biggie. He survived obviously, this was two years before he was fatally shot in Vegas. It's such a shame, he could have avoided some of these predicaments but he started to align himself with dangerous people.
Sadly enough, Afeni passed some years back. They also just opened the “wake me when Im free” Tupac museum/exhibit in L.A. which is amazing. If you want some other good story telling songs from pac check out: • Wonder why they call ya Bitch • Shorty wants to be a Thug • Brendas got a baby Thanks Larry
Afeni (2Pac's deceased Mom) was a Black Panther. She was a political prisoner and Civil Rights activist. If you like 2Pac's music then you will love his poetry. His life is very interesting and poetic. Fun fact Madonna and Jada Pinkett-Smith dated 2Pac at different times in his life and have stated how much each one of them loved him even to this day.
The visual was of Tupac on the stretcher. Before the shooting that caused his death in 1996, he was also shot in 1994. This song was released in 1995, not too long after the 1994 incident. I'm happy he made this song, and got a chance to release it before his death.
Bro, thanx for introducing alot of new generations to great poets. Listen to Bone Thugs n Harmony "crossroads" another great hit of my childhood. I was white living this life in the 90's.. greatful for it. Diversity is the foundation to understanding and bonding as one race..HUMAN
This is the official music video, but it was made after Tupac died. Tupac’s mother was a member of the Black Panthers and his father was one of the leaders. Her name is Afeni Shakyr and she died May 2, 2016, almost 20 years after her son who died on my fourth birthday September 13, 1996. EMINEM actually had a friendship with Tupac’s mother and wrote her a letter that you can find a photo of online or in his autobiography. In the letter was a hand drawn picture of her son by EMINEM. EMINEM isn’t just a great musician, dude is a good artist too. He admitted as a teenager he would steal fabric markers and draw on clothing to sell to make money to get by.
"I finally understand, For a woman it ain't easy tryin' to raise a man." "You always was committed, A poor single mother on welfare, tell me how you did it? There's no way I can pay you back, But the plan is to show you that I understand... You are appreciated." This whole song hits me so hard. Not just thinking about my Mother but also when I think about my own son. (Can't relate to the drug/welfare part though.) As a single woman, it is so difficult, trying to raise a boy to be a good man. However, I will continue doing my very best, like I have for the past 12 years he has been on this earth. 💙 I wrote this many years ago: 'My thoughts as a single mother, I see pictures on social media a lot saying, 'Proud Single Mom!' This really bothers me. I am not PROUD to be a single mother. I do not take PRIDE in the fact that my child has no relationship with his father or daily positive male role model. I am not PROUD of picking the wrong person to make a child with. Here are the things I AM proud of; I am proud that my beautiful son calls ME, mommy. I am proud that my God entrusted me with such a wonderful gift to honor, cherish, protect and above all, love. I am proud that I am able to take care of my son on my own and proud of myself for working hard and instilling good values, manners, morals and kindness into my child's every day life. I take pride in the fact that my son trusts me and my judgement. I am proud that he wants ME to kiss his boo-boo's, read him books, teach him things, etc. THOSE are some of the things I am proud of. One thing I am NOT proud of is being a single mother, because the one who hurts the most because of it is the one person I would do anything for, to avoid him feeling any pain. My son. I can teach him a lot of things but I cannot teach him how to be a man.'
@@fantasysportsanalysistfsa8938 Thank you! 💙 He's 13 now and his Dad got ahold of me on our son's birthday in August! (It had been around 6 or 7 years since we heard from him at all.) They are currently building a relationship and getting to know one another. He lives out of state so they're just talking at this point. I always said when his Father was able to be a good role model, I would welcome him with open arms. That I'd do anything in my power to assist them in building a relationship. I'm incredibly grateful that he reached out and I am grateful that he has been clean for over 5 years and, 'wants to be back in his kids lives.' Could I be angry at him? Sure! But, what does that do TO or FOR our son? I will ALWAYS put our son first and haven't ever said a bad or negative thing about his Father, to nor around him. He deserves to make his OWN opinion, without my input. What his Father and I had is just that. It was ours, not our sons. Our son is separate from what we had. It's wild how much has changed in such a short time!
"I finally understand, For a woman it ain't easy tryin' to raise a man." "You always was committed, A poor single mother on welfare, tell me how you did it? There's no way I can pay you back, But the plan is to show you that I understand... You are appreciated." This whole song hits me so hard. Not just thinking about my Mother but also when I think about my own son. (Can't relate to the drug/welfare part though.) As a single woman, it is so difficult, trying to raise a boy to be a good man. However, I will continue doing my very best, like I have for the past 12 years he has been on this earth. 💙 I wrote this many years ago: 'My thoughts as a single mother, I see pictures on social media a lot saying, 'Proud Single Mom!' This really bothers me. I am not PROUD to be a single mother. I do not take PRIDE in the fact that my child has no relationship with his father or daily positive male role model. I am not PROUD of picking the wrong person to make a child with. Here are the things I AM proud of; I am proud that my beautiful son calls ME, mommy. I am proud that my God entrusted me with such a wonderful gift to honor, cherish, protect and above all, love. I am proud that I am able to take care of my son on my own and proud of myself for working hard and instilling good values, manners, morals and kindness into my child's every day life. I take pride in the fact that my son trusts me and my judgement. I am proud that he wants ME to kiss his boo-boo's, read him books, teach him things, etc. THOSE are some of the things I am proud of. One thing I am NOT proud of is being a single mother, because the one who hurts the most because of it is the one person I would do anything for, to avoid him feeling any pain. My son. I can teach him a lot of things but I cannot teach him how to be a man.'
My older brother died 4 years ago which lead to my mom having stroke which caused alzheimers and this song kills me but makes me smile at same time cuz she was BEST MOM i could of asked for and BEST OLDER BROTHER, these songs hit me way different now
When Tupac left this earth I did not think there would be a artist near Pac’s Calibre of story telling or kind of journey of hardship and struggle expressed through music it’s funny that as Tupac left this earth in 96 Eminem was just starting to come into public eye as a artist!! It was like a great presence died and one was just being born like they past a baton from one great to another!!! Miss you Pac!! Larryshair good choice!!!
Specifically in LA, Nipsey Hussle is seen on the same level as Tupac, as he was a humanitarian to his community and his rap/street wisdom. Like you said, the world sees it as Pac passing the baton to Shady, but back in Cali, Nipsey is the new Pac for them
@@calicoesblue4703 in an aspect to the new gen, I agree, but nobody other than the streets, new and old repped with Nipsey. He wasn't on the level like Kendrick or Cole with the new generation mind u. Most ppl didn't really know of Nipsey until his passing. I was in Crenshaw n Long Beach a few times n Nipsey's name was in everyones mouths. So he came a long way to be the name they know now
Eminem can’t hold 2pacs jock strap… 2pac is sooooo many levels above dorky Eminem, 2pac would never talk about popping extremely addictive pills knowing all his fans are gonna take em just because they wanna be like him, wonder how many lives of young men Eminem ruined by getting them hooked on dope n how many he made treat women like complete dog ish… 2pac gave you power knowledge and the information to become a better stronger man while Eminem gave you nothing positive just negative traits that ruin lives… Eminem was the first main stream rapper to make it “cool” to take hardcore highly addictive drugs… 1 of his album covers was a bunch of Vicodin pills for crying out loud… don’t you ever compare a soldier like 2pac to a little whiny coward junky like Eminem
Dear mama was the first 2pac song i ever listened to and that song alone changed the entire genre of music i listen to, I used to listen to modern rap but that brought me to listening to more older and more classic rap and i have 0 regrets
I did!!! For Mother's Day '95 or '96. Though in High School I still made my mom creative & thoughtful cards... Parents love handmade. She kept it :) After she passed 24-25 yrs later in 2020 it was in a file labeled with my name in her cabinet.
Tupac is one of those artists that you hear and just realize… that guy was one of the best… it’s feeling… it’s message… it’s the caring behind the music… listen to the rest of his tracks. You won’t be disappointed.
Tupac is a poet. His music is poetry. He always has a message behind his music and raps about peace. I love the content! Keep it up! Also, ghetto gospel is a must!
Sadly she passed away in 2016. She did have a drug problem for a while but she did come out of it! When you dont really have options...you do what you can to get the job done! Sometimes that means doing things that are illegal ...things society outside of the poorer neighborhoods dont get! Everybody needs to eat & have a place inside out of the cold! But not everyone can afford it! The slum lords are the Worst!!! Parenting is a Full time Job! lol Wear so many hats you could open your own store! lol Tupac was shot and it's a miracle he lived!!! One of those moments his mom stood by him!
We’ve talked so much about how Brilliant Eminem is, TuPac paved the way for Eminem. The best analogy is, if Eminem is a modern day Rembrandt, TuPac was the modern day DaVinci.
His mom used to be part of the Black Panther movement and was targeted by police. She had gotten on crack, but stopped. She still was a remarkable mother and put him in a school for talented children where he learned acting. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago.
2pac was a poet before he was a rapper. He actually has a posthumous poetry book printed. For me he's part of the Hip-Hop holy trinity (2Pac, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G). He may not have complicated rhyme schemes like Eminem, or "hot bars" like Biggie, but he always had a message in his music. His persona was contagious and his presence was always felt.
Tupac started it all.... there would be no Eminem without Tupac. That's why Eminem knelt at the Superbowl half time show.. he was paying his respect to the King.
Aww man so happy you did this one. 2Pac is one of the greatest hip hop artists. He had so much soul and depth…if you liked this, you will definitely enjoy “Keep your head up” and “changes” by 2pac.
Damn,looked it up and his Mama died in 2016,and his biological father he was reconnecting with passed away shortly after Tupac's mother.His stepdad is in prison for life.This is heartbreaking
The reason why PAC is thee Rap God is that when the song is from the heart, it takes you on a journey where you actually feel and experience what he’s talking about. Genius how he did it
That is the official video... It was Tupac on the stretcher, showing where he (and others living that life) would end up if they don't change. LOVE this song!
15:08 Tupac had wrote his own destiny for a long time spoke of his prophecy almost like he knew that he was going to die. The video was released after he died but he knew he was going to die. His last words were “fuck you” to the police on the scene of his murder. RIP Black King ✊🏽
Appreciated your genuine reaction and take on such a talented storyteller. Sometimes people think of rap as something scary or simple minded but it's so deep and incredibly relatable
I used to think the same thing. That it was just for criminals and gang members, but you're absolutely right. The depth of content and art that these songs can go is simply amazing. The relatability crosses all social boundaries.
Not sure if anyone mentioned this but, when he saw said “even though you were a crack fiend mama” … he was speaking on his mother Afeni who had struggle with addiction, as most did in the 80s crack era unfortunately. Even though she had that struggle she was still a mom and he recognized that❤️.
Such a beautiful song. Pac was the greatest storyteller in HipHop. He was like a genius trapped in the hood. He told stories from there like no other. Eminem tells personal stories, but Pac had a way of telling the story of the society he saw on the streets. Pure genius in my mind.
Thank you!!! I am so glad you finally got to Tupac. His voice was very powerful. He has a large catalog of songs. "Brenda's got a baby", "Only God can judge me", "Changes", "To my unborn child", "R U Still down" I could go on and on
❤ to my unborn child and Unconditional love...wonder why they call her B is a good educational song these kids need to hear now. Too gutta for them tho
2PAC was more than his bad reputation. He was a true poet. And like many poets, he wrote about his life. And his life... Well... It wasn't cuddles and rainbows. And the sad thing is that he's telling the story of so many.
On the side note, this song gives me goosebumps every time, even though I heard it probably over few hundred times. I love watching your reactions Larry, cause I lost this first-time experience for many of those songs long time ago, and thanks to you, I can somewhat relieve those feelings. Thanks!
His mom gone on to the other side with her loving son. She was a cracked fein and she rosed above it. Great reactions bro.. You are truly in for an indepth ride in to the heart of a brilliant and talented gift to all of us as a people. He was gun down before the black car incident.. awe your so innocent to it all welcome to makveli.
This was the 1st song that I heard from Tupac then I thought to myself how can I dislike someone that wasn't afraid to dedicate a song to his Mum, then I fell down the Tupac rabbithole, he was a special man, these so many good songs you should react to him and plus as a side note you should react to Kanye's Hey mumma Oprah video
When your goosebumps showed up they brought with them the realness. Earlier in your review you implied that 2Pac's father missed out on his fame...I cringed a little bit when I hear you say that...but your Rutter course correct you when Pac said to his mama, "...my plan is to show you that I understand. You are appreciated." Good stuff.
Great reaction. When I was a teenager going thru a hellish time in late 90s, I wrote the third verse of this song and gave it to my mom. All these years later she still mentions it. Love to 2pac, his mom, my mom, and all moms. 💙
Appreciation and understanding for the sacrifices our parents made for my siblings and myself to have the best childhood they could possibly give us. I went to proison at 21 years old and I asked to do my sentence and get it over with instead of corrections and hearing my mom start to cry and try to hug me hurt. Talking on the phone to her afterwords listening to her weep and after all the hell I put her and my dad through she was apologizing to me… for my choices. She felt as though the mistakes I made as a young adult were a product of her Failing me. That wasn’t the case and I told her that I told her I asked to go to prison because I knew I needed help and wasn’t in a place to help myself. Because I knew I’d mess up again and drag it out for years and I wanted to do the right thing by her and my family to keep from hurting them for longer. Looking back now, out of everything that was the testament to how they raised me. Not my addiction or mistakes at the time but to stand up and admit when I’m not being who I was raised to be, and when I make a mistake and face the consequences to better my life and most of all even though I wanted to get out and use terribly bad I wanted even more to not continue to be the reason my mom laid awake night after night crying and frantically calling all my drug buddies or showing up at the plugs house at two in the morning looking for me to ask me to come home for a little bit, I did it cause I never wanted to see that look on her face again knowing I was the reason she almost fell down when I answered the door. I never wanted her n my dad to go to bed wondering if they had two dead children instead of one again. They are the reason I have accountability, respect, and most importantly a desire to show everyone I meet love, they taught me forgiveness, all the hell I use to put them through and there was never not one time they turned me away, they always answered my calls and regardless of how horrible I was doing they made sure I always knew I was loved. I randomly sent her two dozen long stem roses to her job, and a bouquet of her fav. Different colors of random flowers in a china cup as a vase because she deserves it and the notes each said different lyrics of this song and when she got of work she called me and couldn’t stop crying and telling me thank you. She said she has never gotten flowers since her n my dad got together over 30 years ago and it felt good to know that I was able to make her happy enough to cry. Wish I could do more n hopefully one day I will. Love you ma n love you to dad
It’s funny I cried the first time I listened to this when I was around 15. I apologized to my mom about everything I’ve done over the years probably that night.
If you want to know something that ties Eminem and Tupac together, Eminem sent a drawing of Tupac to Tupac's mother. He did the drawing in pen, and it looked nice. Then Tupac's mother send Eminem a book with some of Tupac's songs in it that he never got a chance to record.
Tupac's mama passed away in 2016. I'm glad you like this song I recommend to you and any one of your viewers reading this to listen to the remix of this song featuring Tupac and Boyz II Men. That version of dear Mama is even better than this one if you don't shed a tear on that version there's something wrong with you. I strongly urge anyone who loves their mother who is still around and anyone who loves their mother that has passed away and misses her I strongly guarantee you would like this record God bless. PS I play this version every mother's Day and on my mother's birthday
Tupac Shakur was a fantastic story teller and he connected with all races. Definitely a important artist from my childhood. He has some hard and controversial music but all of it is his story.
Oh I love that you're going into Tupac. I live vicariously through these tributes to parents. I don't talk to my dad and my mom is kept on a distance. I could never write a tribute for those people but I'm SO glad other people do, and are real about it on both sides.
It’s such a great song. Even though I didn’t go through the same exact experiences Pac went through but there’s so much that is relatable like growing up with a single mom and never giving up on me and no matter the situation she always spoiled me maybe not with money and shiny new things but she spoiled me with love and still does.
Your empathetic interpretations are so insightful from so many perspectives. Thank you for this content buddy. You are a real positive in this unstable world we're living in ☮️✌️🇺🇦
That is a photo of Tupac when he was shot 5 times but survived. Tupac and his Mother were both alive when he released this song and also the video, which it makes it so SPECIAL and BEAUTIFUL. Tupac had the chance to tell her what she meant to him before he passed and she got the chance to hear it and also receive it before she passed.
I love your honest reactions. My favorite thing about (good) rap is that it's what I like to call poetry in motion. It's a wonderful expressive art form. Much love from VA
Great way to start your journey into Pac’s music. Glad to always hear your reactions and stories too. I think naturally going from Eminem to Pac, you’re talking about two legendary lyricists/rappers. Sadly, he did get killed living this life. I hope to see more Pac music! Also sad to say Tupac’s mom passed away a few years ago. And a little context for the song. Tupac in the song refers to his mom’s crack habit back in the 80’s, during his formative years. And how she was once in prison pregnant with him, as she was in the black panthers in the 60’s and 70’s. Tupac was born in 1972. Tupac also had a black panther tattoo on one of his arms in solidarity for his mother’s involvement in that movement. So Tupac is talking about being inside both prison and his mom during her prison sentence and then talks about his own time in prison. Honestly there’s just so much to his story, but in this song alone you get the most out of the Tupac and his relationship with his mom, which was always dear to him. His estate after his murder in 1996 was ran by her until her death, and now I believe it’s run by his half sister. I could be wrong on that. As one of Tupac’s lasting legacies is his music, and despite dying at only 25 years of age, he had tons of unreleased music still to this day unheard. For one reason or another some songs eventually got released in posthumous albums. But kudos to you sir! Again, love your videos. And Tupac is the one on the stretcher, he’s reminiscing on his 1994 shooting in NYC, when he got shot 5 times in a hall of NY recording studio. He survived this shooting, unlike the one two years later on the Vegas strip where he was shot up in a car and would die in a Vegas hospital from the wounds seven days later. His mom would have likely been at his bedside in both instances pretty quickly. I know of course she was there for the entire week in Vegas up until he passed away. Considering their close knit relationship, he is showing appreciation for this from the 94 shooting but also in a way showing it to her again, when he was killed in 96.
It was the first time Tupac got Shot in NY in a recording Studio he was going to to meet up with Biggie Smalls to do a song with. When he got to the Elevators he got shot 5 times. Never made it upstairs to Big's room. That's how the beef started East Vs. West Coast. He thought Biggie had something to do with it.😢 Rip to the GOAT Tupac Amaru Skakur.🙏❤💯
If you like story telling, then you should realy check out " Brenda's got a baby". Tupacs lyrics was very real, describing how hard life can be. "Brenda's got a baby" is a tragic story, but it is describing real things. There is also " keep ya head up"..."Papa's song"..."Letter to my unborn child" and many others. Tupac was and is still a legend 🙏
Keep ya head up is a good one too!
@@aliciadarga6993 no doubt 🙂
He’s gonna have a super great time with Brenda’s got a baby that’s what u call elite story telling especially about a true story
I would never do a reaction to Brenda's got a baby. It is so so tough to get through. I am bawling just thinking about it. It is horrendously beautiful.
Must check it out for sure!
Eminem wrote a letter to Afeni Shakur, mother of 2Pac 🙏
Dear Afeni
Sorry if it looks a little sloppy, I could've done a little better if I had the right pencils. Instead, I had to draw it in pen. Plus, I just kind of thought of the idea a little too late. But I've been drawing since I was 10, and I thought you might like it. Anyways, thank you for always being so kind to me. You are a true Queen, and I mean that in every sense of the word. I will never forget the opportunities you have given me. You will always be in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers. As I have said before, you have no idea how much your son and his music has inspired, not only the "Hip Hop" world, but, speaking for myself, has inspired my whole career. He was, and still is, the true definition of a "Soldier." When I was feeling at my worst; (before fame, before Dre) I knew I could put that "2Pac" tape in, and suddenly, things weren't so bad. He gave me the courage to stand up and say "F**k the world!" "This is who I am! And if you don't like it, go f**k yourself!" Thank you for giving us his spirit, and yours! God Bless you!
Love
Marshall
Thanks so much for this!
You HAVE to listen to Changes. It's incredible.
absolutely
Agreed
i came to say that also its a no brainer but it has to be the explict version just for the full experience
Yes!
What she said!!!
2pac will always be the goat.
Over 700 songs, 7 movies, 75 million records sold, 9 platinum albums, 7 albums after he died...
All in about 4 years! He built a very solid legacy in 4 years. Died at 25. Unreal.
As for clarification, the stretcher scene around 15:00 is in relation to 2Pac being shot for the first time. He was shot twice, but this one mentioned here happened on November 30th of 1994 where he was shot 5 times, twice to the head, but miraculously survived.
Since the video was released after his death I just took it as a recreation of him being carried away while she mourns him.
@@ca20mn no it wasn't made after his death. He was in jail when this was released
Video happened when he went to jail.
That scene was a mirror image of when he was in the stretcher going in the ambulance and he gave the middle finger to the camera when we was being carried off. That was the day he was heading up to see puff and bogie and he got ambushed believing It was them that set him up. So he was giving the middle finger them them
@@christopherbeard1874 this video did not come out after his death, lol. It was the first video that came out for his Me Against the World album. He was in jail at the time, before Suge Knight bailed him out. I was in College at the time.
My middle child got into a lot of trouble when he was around 16. He got sent away for almost a year. I went to every court hearing every visitation that he was granted. Made sure he had everything he needed even though I was holding a grudge toward him for making me look like a bad parent. When he got released he played me this song and he apologized for everything he put me through. I cried my eyes out, he always plays this song now and is always telling how sorry he is. He will be 20 this year and has come a long way, I love him even more knowing that he did wrong and is not blaming me.
So glad you decided to check out Pac.
The first time I heard him, I was 12 years old. He was the first artist that made me realize I had to actually listen attentively to the words. The first song I heard was 'Keep ya head up' and I was hooked. I fell in love with hip hop instantly. This man taught me so much about inequalities, and specifically the black community in the US. As a white Canadian in suburbia, I didn't know, especially not at 12 years old. He was the first socially conscious artist I had come across. I definitely learned about my own privilege through his music (and other hip hop artists). He opened my eyes to make me think of more than what was inside my little bubble. I guess you could say he made me "woke".
I remember the day he passed. My world was quiet. I mourned along with all others around the world who did. I was 14. He is such a treasure. Miss him so much. He left us way too soon and will be forever missed. 😔
I see you have plenty of backstory here with tons of comments to go through, so I won't elaborate on those or make this any longer lol.
Another great video. Thank you. 💙
Thanks Cindy! Good to see you in the comments again!
💯💯💯😎👍
1. Tupac's mom is deceased. She was an addict. She was also a black panther. 2. Tupac was robbed and shot in New York a few years before Las Vegas.
He has so many gems. I'm glad you are listening. He was so much more than a thug.
First Eminem… now Tupac. Your channel keeps getting better and better. Good work sir!
The two goats. Em best overal raper by a mile. 2pac the best maker of songs in the genre by a mile.
I think my favorite part of reaction videos is watching people begin to open up to new ideas.
The "gangster culture" at its core is just humans trying to exist in an imperfect society and once you can begin to see them as a different version of you, then the music can take on a new meaning.
Tupac - Changes, is your next one. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about. Look forward to more of the journey man
Love this. It’s not black or white, it’s environment and media.
Well put.
Replace your “gangster culture” with Hip Hop culture, the gangster part was just mostly exploitation of the culture for money and social engineering.
"Rest in peace to Afeni, and her son Pac. You gave me that plaque with his rhyme sheet, I haven't forgot." Eminem - Lord Above.
That's an amazing song. Changes, Ghetto Gospel, Keep your Head Up etc. - all worth giving a shot if you'd like to start on 2Pac.
Agree with all those, I might add Thugz Mansion and Better Dayz too.
I might add I Ain't Mad At Cha too 🤝
Unconditional Love
Life Goes On
Only God Can Judge Me
Agreed
Changes for sure
His mum Afeni Shakur unfortunately died in 2016 i think, but she really was incredible. She was a member of the black panther party and her activism continued on even after Tupac's death.
she was a member of basically a terrorist group
@@ballsman6084 Black Panthers originated to protect and empower African Americans during a time of racial hatred and bias. Did they do everything right? No. Were they doing good for their community? Yes. I'm a old white dude and I get it. Maybe do some research. Some people call (ed) them a terrorist organization , but do you know about the F.B.I. sending Martin Luther King death threats and trying to blackmail him to commit suicide? Is the F.B.I. also a terrorist organization , or is it okay since he was a black man?
@@bmw53and85 terrorist is pushing a political or ideological agenda while using scare tactics like violence and arson to force them into acceptance, the black panthy party fits that definition, whether it be good intent behind it or not
@@ballsman6084 they weren’t terrorist
@@ballsman6084 that means that the american governement are terrorists too 😂
I can't listen to this song without crying. Every single time 🥺
I agree
25 years old boy wrote this song. Just amaze me to even think that how could that young boy have very deep understanding about women, mother and her love to the child and put it in the song. Some people really born with special talent and Tupac was on of them.
Eminem, one of music's greatest storytellers has said that Tupac is hip hop's greatest storyteller. He's not wrong. The whole stretcher scene in video reflects the incident when Tupac got shot five times at a recording studio in NY, sparking his rivalry with Biggie. He survived obviously, this was two years before he was fatally shot in Vegas. It's such a shame, he could have avoided some of these predicaments but he started to align himself with dangerous people.
Correct
I lost my mother when I was 13 I’m 28 now and this song still hits me every time
Brinda got a baby by Tupac 💯 a must
As a single mother of 3 this song makes me have hope my kids will one day appreciate me.
Sadly enough, Afeni passed some years back. They also just opened the “wake me when Im free” Tupac museum/exhibit in L.A. which is amazing. If you want some other good story telling songs from pac check out:
• Wonder why they call ya Bitch
• Shorty wants to be a Thug
• Brendas got a baby
Thanks Larry
I went to the exhibit. It was fascinating. Worth every penny spent and gas used. Tupac is the goat.
Afeni (2Pac's deceased Mom) was a Black Panther. She was a political prisoner and Civil Rights activist. If you like 2Pac's music then you will love his poetry. His life is very interesting and poetic. Fun fact Madonna and Jada Pinkett-Smith dated 2Pac at different times in his life and have stated how much each one of them loved him even to this day.
The visual was of Tupac on the stretcher. Before the shooting that caused his death in 1996, he was also shot in 1994. This song was released in 1995, not too long after the 1994 incident. I'm happy he made this song, and got a chance to release it before his death.
Bro, thanx for introducing alot of new generations to great poets. Listen to Bone Thugs n Harmony "crossroads" another great hit of my childhood. I was white living this life in the 90's.. greatful for it. Diversity is the foundation to understanding and bonding as one race..HUMAN
Tupac- unconditional love is amazing song
This is the official music video, but it was made after Tupac died. Tupac’s mother was a member of the Black Panthers and his father was one of the leaders. Her name is Afeni Shakyr and she died May 2, 2016, almost 20 years after her son who died on my fourth birthday September 13, 1996. EMINEM actually had a friendship with Tupac’s mother and wrote her a letter that you can find a photo of online or in his autobiography. In the letter was a hand drawn picture of her son by EMINEM. EMINEM isn’t just a great musician, dude is a good artist too. He admitted as a teenager he would steal fabric markers and draw on clothing to sell to make money to get by.
Also just want to put out there that Eminem produced 2 pacs album Loyal to the game.
"I finally understand, For a woman it ain't easy tryin' to raise a man."
"You always was committed, A poor single mother on welfare, tell me how you did it? There's no way I can pay you back, But the plan is to show you that I understand... You are appreciated."
This whole song hits me so hard. Not just thinking about my Mother but also when I think about my own son. (Can't relate to the drug/welfare part though.) As a single woman, it is so difficult, trying to raise a boy to be a good man. However, I will continue doing my very best, like I have for the past 12 years he has been on this earth. 💙
I wrote this many years ago:
'My thoughts as a single mother,
I see pictures on social media a lot saying, 'Proud Single Mom!' This really bothers me. I am not PROUD to be a single mother. I do not take PRIDE in the fact that my child has no relationship with his father or daily positive male role model. I am not PROUD of picking the wrong person to make a child with.
Here are the things I AM proud of; I am proud that my beautiful son calls ME, mommy. I am proud that my God entrusted me with such a wonderful gift to honor, cherish, protect and above all, love. I am proud that I am able to take care of my son on my own and proud of myself for working hard and instilling good values, manners, morals and kindness into my child's every day life. I take pride in the fact that my son trusts me and my judgement. I am proud that he wants ME to kiss his boo-boo's, read him books, teach him things, etc.
THOSE are some of the things I am proud of.
One thing I am NOT proud of is being a single mother, because the one who hurts the most because of it is the one person I would do anything for, to avoid him feeling any pain.
My son.
I can teach him a lot of things but I cannot teach him how to be a man.'
Just beautiful.
@@fantasysportsanalysistfsa8938 indeed
Absolutely! 100% agreed.
@@fantasysportsanalysistfsa8938 Thank you! 💙
He's 13 now and his Dad got ahold of me on our son's birthday in August!
(It had been around 6 or 7 years since we heard from him at all.)
They are currently building a relationship and getting to know one another. He lives out of state so they're just talking at this point.
I always said when his Father was able to be a good role model, I would welcome him with open arms. That I'd do anything in my power to assist them in building a relationship.
I'm incredibly grateful that he reached out and I am grateful that he has been clean for over 5 years and, 'wants to be back in his kids lives.'
Could I be angry at him? Sure!
But, what does that do TO or FOR our son? I will ALWAYS put our son first and haven't ever said a bad or negative thing about his Father, to nor around him. He deserves to make his OWN opinion, without my input. What his Father and I had is just that. It was ours, not our sons. Our son is separate from what we had.
It's wild how much has changed in such a short time!
@@Paqcar Thank you! Please see my response to @Fantasy Sports Analysist FSA for an update! 💙
His mom was a leader of the black Panther party... she EDUCATED him. Great woman she was.
Continue resting in peace, King! 👑🖤👑
And of course, continue resting in peace, Queen Afeni Shakur! 👑🖤👑
"I finally understand, For a woman it ain't easy tryin' to raise a man."
"You always was committed, A poor single mother on welfare, tell me how you did it? There's no way I can pay you back, But the plan is to show you that I understand... You are appreciated."
This whole song hits me so hard. Not just thinking about my Mother but also when I think about my own son. (Can't relate to the drug/welfare part though.) As a single woman, it is so difficult, trying to raise a boy to be a good man. However, I will continue doing my very best, like I have for the past 12 years he has been on this earth. 💙
I wrote this many years ago:
'My thoughts as a single mother,
I see pictures on social media a lot saying, 'Proud Single Mom!' This really bothers me. I am not PROUD to be a single mother. I do not take PRIDE in the fact that my child has no relationship with his father or daily positive male role model. I am not PROUD of picking the wrong person to make a child with.
Here are the things I AM proud of; I am proud that my beautiful son calls ME, mommy. I am proud that my God entrusted me with such a wonderful gift to honor, cherish, protect and above all, love. I am proud that I am able to take care of my son on my own and proud of myself for working hard and instilling good values, manners, morals and kindness into my child's every day life. I take pride in the fact that my son trusts me and my judgement. I am proud that he wants ME to kiss his boo-boo's, read him books, teach him things, etc.
THOSE are some of the things I am proud of.
One thing I am NOT proud of is being a single mother, because the one who hurts the most because of it is the one person I would do anything for, to avoid him feeling any pain.
My son.
I can teach him a lot of things but I cannot teach him how to be a man.'
My older brother died 4 years ago which lead to my mom having stroke which caused alzheimers and this song kills me but makes me smile at same time cuz she was BEST MOM i could of asked for and BEST OLDER BROTHER, these songs hit me way different now
Wow, I'm so very sorry. Music has that power to really minister to use in profound ways.
When Tupac left this earth I did not think there would be a artist near Pac’s Calibre of story telling or kind of journey of hardship and struggle expressed through music it’s funny that as Tupac left this earth in 96 Eminem was just starting to come into public eye as a artist!! It was like a great presence died and one was just being born like they past a baton from one great to another!!! Miss you Pac!! Larryshair good choice!!!
Specifically in LA, Nipsey Hussle is seen on the same level as Tupac, as he was a humanitarian to his community and his rap/street wisdom. Like you said, the world sees it as Pac passing the baton to Shady, but back in Cali, Nipsey is the new Pac for them
Shady is overrated & really isn’t a great presence🤷
@@indecutink Bro, you are right about Nipsey Hussle in California. But he was seen as this generations Tupac, not necessarily the same level.
@@calicoesblue4703 in an aspect to the new gen, I agree, but nobody other than the streets, new and old repped with Nipsey. He wasn't on the level like Kendrick or Cole with the new generation mind u. Most ppl didn't really know of Nipsey until his passing. I was in Crenshaw n Long Beach a few times n Nipsey's name was in everyones mouths. So he came a long way to be the name they know now
Eminem can’t hold 2pacs jock strap… 2pac is sooooo many levels above dorky Eminem, 2pac would never talk about popping extremely addictive pills knowing all his fans are gonna take em just because they wanna be like him, wonder how many lives of young men Eminem ruined by getting them hooked on dope n how many he made treat women like complete dog ish… 2pac gave you power knowledge and the information to become a better stronger man while Eminem gave you nothing positive just negative traits that ruin lives… Eminem was the first main stream rapper to make it “cool” to take hardcore highly addictive drugs… 1 of his album covers was a bunch of Vicodin pills for crying out loud… don’t you ever compare a soldier like 2pac to a little whiny coward junky like Eminem
Dear mama was the first 2pac song i ever listened to and that song alone changed the entire genre of music i listen to, I used to listen to modern rap but that brought me to listening to more older and more classic rap and i have 0 regrets
Tupac the best.
I always loved this song but cannot lie... It brings a tear every time. 🥹
I did!!! For Mother's Day '95 or '96. Though in High School I still made my mom creative & thoughtful cards... Parents love handmade. She kept it :) After she passed 24-25 yrs later in 2020 it was in a file labeled with my name in her cabinet.
Tupac is one of those artists that you hear and just realize… that guy was one of the best… it’s feeling… it’s message… it’s the caring behind the music… listen to the rest of his tracks. You won’t be disappointed.
Tupac is a poet. His music is poetry. He always has a message behind his music and raps about peace. I love the content! Keep it up!
Also, ghetto gospel is a must!
Hit em up ain't about peace lol
"I Ain't got no fucking brains, so I fuck your bitch you fat motherfucker"
Peace ASF lol
Tupac - changes. You’ve have to have heard this one but it still applies today. It’s a timeless classic and will give goosebumps.
Sadly she passed away in 2016. She did have a drug problem for a while but she did come out of it! When you dont really have options...you do what you can to get the job done! Sometimes that means doing things that are illegal ...things society outside of the poorer neighborhoods dont get! Everybody needs to eat & have a place inside out of the cold! But not everyone can afford it! The slum lords are the Worst!!! Parenting is a Full time Job! lol Wear so many hats you could open your own store! lol Tupac was shot and it's a miracle he lived!!! One of those moments his mom stood by him!
We’ve talked so much about how Brilliant Eminem is, TuPac paved the way for Eminem. The best analogy is, if Eminem is a modern day Rembrandt, TuPac was the modern day DaVinci.
His mom used to be part of the Black Panther movement and was targeted by police. She had gotten on crack, but stopped. She still was a remarkable mother and put him in a school for talented children where he learned acting. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago.
Give “mamas just a little girl” a listen by Tupac
2pac was a poet before he was a rapper. He actually has a posthumous poetry book printed. For me he's part of the Hip-Hop holy trinity (2Pac, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G). He may not have complicated rhyme schemes like Eminem, or "hot bars" like Biggie, but he always had a message in his music. His persona was contagious and his presence was always felt.
Tupac started it all.... there would be no Eminem without Tupac. That's why Eminem knelt at the Superbowl half time show.. he was paying his respect to the King.
Afeni Shakur was such an amazing woman and was a former Black Panther. May she forever rest in peace
As a massive 2pac fan I just wanna say welcome to great music. Your going to have a great time listening and learning about him
Aww man so happy you did this one. 2Pac is one of the greatest hip hop artists. He had so much soul and depth…if you liked this, you will definitely enjoy “Keep your head up” and “changes” by 2pac.
Until the end of time - also amazing
Tupac was more than a rapper. He was a poet.
the most authentic reaction i have ever seen to tupac's song. you are appreciated too man
Wow, thanks so much!
@@larryshair You are welcome, God bless you man.
Damn,looked it up and his Mama died in 2016,and his biological father he was reconnecting with passed away shortly after Tupac's mother.His stepdad is in prison for life.This is heartbreaking
The reason why PAC is thee Rap God is that when the song is from the heart, it takes you on a journey where you actually feel and experience what he’s talking about. Genius how he did it
That is the official video... It was Tupac on the stretcher, showing where he (and others living that life) would end up if they don't change. LOVE this song!
15:08 Tupac had wrote his own destiny for a long time spoke of his prophecy almost like he knew that he was going to die. The video was released after he died but he knew he was going to die. His last words were “fuck you” to the police on the scene of his murder. RIP Black King ✊🏽
Appreciated your genuine reaction and take on such a talented storyteller. Sometimes people think of rap as something scary or simple minded but it's so deep and incredibly relatable
I used to think the same thing. That it was just for criminals and gang members, but you're absolutely right. The depth of content and art that these songs can go is simply amazing. The relatability crosses all social boundaries.
And Tupac was very prophetic!
Not sure if anyone mentioned this but, when he saw said “even though you were a crack fiend mama” … he was speaking on his mother Afeni who had struggle with addiction, as most did in the 80s crack era unfortunately. Even though she had that struggle she was still a mom and he recognized that❤️.
Such a beautiful song. Pac was the greatest storyteller in HipHop. He was like a genius trapped in the hood. He told stories from there like no other. Eminem tells personal stories, but Pac had a way of telling the story of the society he saw on the streets. Pure genius in my mind.
Thank you!!! I am so glad you finally got to Tupac. His voice was very powerful. He has a large catalog of songs. "Brenda's got a baby", "Only God can judge me", "Changes", "To my unborn child", "R U Still down" I could go on and on
❤ to my unborn child and Unconditional love...wonder why they call her B is a good educational song these kids need to hear now. Too gutta for them tho
This is the only song that makes time stop for me and I get fully wrapped up in it. That as been my reality with this song for around 25 years.
Another word you can use is inspiring. She is inspiring an example of unconditional love
I showed this song to my mom also when I was first listening to this song. Brought a tear to her eye! Love being a mommas boy
You gotta do Tupac "changes" also Tupac "keep your head up"
🙏 PAC is very intellectual.
You have NO CLUE L.S HOW HE GREW UP.
ANYWAYS ❤️
2PAC was more than his bad reputation. He was a true poet. And like many poets, he wrote about his life. And his life... Well... It wasn't cuddles and rainbows. And the sad thing is that he's telling the story of so many.
Coming from the East Coast, I know I’m supposed to prefer Biggie but Pac just has that heart.
On the side note, this song gives me goosebumps every time, even though I heard it probably over few hundred times. I love watching your reactions Larry, cause I lost this first-time experience for many of those songs long time ago, and thanks to you, I can somewhat relieve those feelings. Thanks!
His mom gone on to the other side with her loving son. She was a cracked fein and she rosed above it. Great reactions bro.. You are truly in for an indepth ride in to the heart of a brilliant and talented gift to all of us as a people. He was gun down before the black car incident.. awe your so innocent to it all welcome to makveli.
RIP Tupac and Afeni Shakur they’re in heaven together now
This was the 1st song that I heard from Tupac then I thought to myself how can I dislike someone that wasn't afraid to dedicate a song to his Mum, then I fell down the Tupac rabbithole, he was a special man, these so many good songs you should react to him and plus as a side note you should react to Kanye's Hey mumma Oprah video
i lost my mom 2 weeks ago. this hits different
I’m so sorry
@@GeForce1080 thank you
My friend taught me a word above respect, "reverence"
Tupac was a true Poet!!!
When your goosebumps showed up they brought with them the realness. Earlier in your review you implied that 2Pac's father missed out on his fame...I cringed a little bit when I hear you say that...but your Rutter course correct you when Pac said to his mama, "...my plan is to show you that I understand. You are appreciated." Good stuff.
2pac bout to change your life if u really dive deep into his life, music and poetry
Truly one of the most beautiful and heartfelt songs ever made
Rap Music is relatable no matter which walk of life u come from. Which shows, as it is a global phenomenon.
I recomend Keep your head up by tupac
Great reaction.
When I was a teenager going thru a hellish time in late 90s, I wrote the third verse of this song and gave it to my mom.
All these years later she still mentions it.
Love to 2pac, his mom, my mom, and all moms. 💙
That's so wonderful!
@@larryshair she became big fan of him overall! Well as much as a non hip-hop fan can be. She loves Dear Mama and Changes.
Amazing stuff
Appreciation and understanding for the sacrifices our parents made for my siblings and myself to have the best childhood they could possibly give us. I went to proison at 21 years old and I asked to do my sentence and get it over with instead of corrections and hearing my mom start to cry and try to hug me hurt. Talking on the phone to her afterwords listening to her weep and after all the hell I put her and my dad through she was apologizing to me… for my choices. She felt as though the mistakes I made as a young adult were a product of her Failing me. That wasn’t the case and I told her that I told her I asked to go to prison because I knew I needed help and wasn’t in a place to help myself. Because I knew I’d mess up again and drag it out for years and I wanted to do the right thing by her and my family to keep from hurting them for longer. Looking back now, out of everything that was the testament to how they raised me. Not my addiction or mistakes at the time but to stand up and admit when I’m not being who I was raised to be, and when I make a mistake and face the consequences to better my life and most of all even though I wanted to get out and use terribly bad I wanted even more to not continue to be the reason my mom laid awake night after night crying and frantically calling all my drug buddies or showing up at the plugs house at two in the morning looking for me to ask me to come home for a little bit, I did it cause I never wanted to see that look on her face again knowing I was the reason she almost fell down when I answered the door. I never wanted her n my dad to go to bed wondering if they had two dead children instead of one again. They are the reason I have accountability, respect, and most importantly a desire to show everyone I meet love, they taught me forgiveness, all the hell I use to put them through and there was never not one time they turned me away, they always answered my calls and regardless of how horrible I was doing they made sure I always knew I was loved. I randomly sent her two dozen long stem roses to her job, and a bouquet of her fav. Different colors of random flowers in a china cup as a vase because she deserves it and the notes each said different lyrics of this song and when she got of work she called me and couldn’t stop crying and telling me thank you. She said she has never gotten flowers since her n my dad got together over 30 years ago and it felt good to know that I was able to make her happy enough to cry. Wish I could do more n hopefully one day I will. Love you ma n love you to dad
Blessings to you my friend. Quite the experience, I'm sure.
This is the Anthem for black single Mothers ( hell all single mother). We STILL RISE
It’s funny I cried the first time I listened to this when I was around 15. I apologized to my mom about everything I’ve done over the years probably that night.
we need more tupac ! very amazing journey you will have ! his love and passion is so deep
If you want to know something that ties Eminem and Tupac together, Eminem sent a drawing of Tupac to Tupac's mother. He did the drawing in pen, and it looked nice. Then Tupac's mother send Eminem a book with some of Tupac's songs in it that he never got a chance to record.
Tupac's mama passed away in 2016. I'm glad you like this song I recommend to you and any one of your viewers reading this to listen to the remix of this song featuring Tupac and Boyz II Men. That version of dear Mama is even better than this one if you don't shed a tear on that version there's something wrong with you. I strongly urge anyone who loves their mother who is still around and anyone who loves their mother that has passed away and misses her I strongly guarantee you would like this record God bless. PS I play this version every mother's Day and on my mother's birthday
Love that you continue to cover rap music.
Now this is what I've been waiting for reacting to a true poet can't wait 👌
Tupac Shakur was a fantastic story teller and he connected with all races. Definitely a important artist from my childhood. He has some hard and controversial music but all of it is his story.
This song makes me cry every single time...
Oh I love that you're going into Tupac. I live vicariously through these tributes to parents. I don't talk to my dad and my mom is kept on a distance. I could never write a tribute for those people but I'm SO glad other people do, and are real about it on both sides.
It’s such a great song. Even though I didn’t go through the same exact experiences Pac went through but there’s so much that is relatable like growing up with a single mom and never giving up on me and no matter the situation she always spoiled me maybe not with money and shiny new things but she spoiled me with love and still does.
Afemi Shakur died a few years ago. She represented him well for the rest of her life. She and Biggie's mom worked together!
This is the first Tupac song I ever heard! Love this song!
Another great one!
You might want to push Pac up the list and dive into his catalog
Your empathetic interpretations are so insightful from so many perspectives. Thank you for this content buddy. You are a real positive in this unstable world we're living in
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Thank you so much for your very kind words!
PACs mother was a leader of the Black Panther Party and years after she left the Panthers she was a user
That is a photo of Tupac when he was shot 5 times but survived. Tupac and his Mother were both alive when he released this song and also the video, which it makes it so SPECIAL and BEAUTIFUL. Tupac had the chance to tell her what she meant to him before he passed and she got the chance to hear it and also receive it before she passed.
I love your honest reactions. My favorite thing about (good) rap is that it's what I like to call poetry in motion. It's a wonderful expressive art form. Much love from VA
Thanks so much Jake!
Great way to start your journey into Pac’s music. Glad to always hear your reactions and stories too. I think naturally going from Eminem to Pac, you’re talking about two legendary lyricists/rappers. Sadly, he did get killed living this life. I hope to see more Pac music! Also sad to say Tupac’s mom passed away a few years ago.
And a little context for the song. Tupac in the song refers to his mom’s crack habit back in the 80’s, during his formative years. And how she was once in prison pregnant with him, as she was in the black panthers in the 60’s and 70’s. Tupac was born in 1972. Tupac also had a black panther tattoo on one of his arms in solidarity for his mother’s involvement in that movement. So Tupac is talking about being inside both prison and his mom during her prison sentence and then talks about his own time in prison. Honestly there’s just so much to his story, but in this song alone you get the most out of the Tupac and his relationship with his mom, which was always dear to him. His estate after his murder in 1996 was ran by her until her death, and now I believe it’s run by his half sister. I could be wrong on that. As one of Tupac’s lasting legacies is his music, and despite dying at only 25 years of age, he had tons of unreleased music still to this day unheard. For one reason or another some songs eventually got released in posthumous albums.
But kudos to you sir! Again, love your videos.
And Tupac is the one on the stretcher, he’s reminiscing on his 1994 shooting in NYC, when he got shot 5 times in a hall of NY recording studio. He survived this shooting, unlike the one two years later on the Vegas strip where he was shot up in a car and would die in a Vegas hospital from the wounds seven days later. His mom would have likely been at his bedside in both instances pretty quickly. I know of course she was there for the entire week in Vegas up until he passed away. Considering their close knit relationship, he is showing appreciation for this from the 94 shooting but also in a way showing it to her again, when he was killed in 96.
Honestly I have never listened to tupacs songs but I know whatever he puts out is gonna be good because people say he was one of the best.
It was the first time Tupac got Shot in NY in a recording Studio he was going to to meet up with Biggie Smalls to do a song with. When he got to the Elevators he got shot 5 times. Never made it upstairs to Big's room. That's how the beef started East Vs. West Coast. He thought Biggie had something to do with it.😢 Rip to the GOAT Tupac Amaru Skakur.🙏❤💯