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Still A Rose Tupac Informative Speech
Yes, the west coast raised him! But when you look back on this rap hero’s life, maybe it was those New York roots that made him. The loud mouth, fast talking, get out of my way type of attitude had always been embedded in Harlem native rap legend, Tupac Shakur. Twenty years after his death (September 1996) it has been announced in October 2016 that the multi-talented Shakur will be a first-time Rock Hall Of Fame nominee on the 2016 ballad. The top five artists with the most votes are then honored in the spring of 2017.

A Conflicted Soul...But Still A Rose
We all know Tupac was no stranger to drama! Nevertheless, as much as we like to criticize celebrities, sometimes we forget that they are people, just like us. Idolize them; be inspired …show more content…
Another time, he threw a personal BBQ for a fourteen-year-old girl who became paralyzed from the waist down and used a wheelchair after being attacked by a wild dog. She was promised a meeting with her favorite celebrity who never showed up. However, guess who did, though? Yes, Tupac did. Another sweet moment happened when a fan asked the rapper if he would be her date to the prom. Hence, not only did he show up, but he even paid for her prom dress and gave her family $1,500.00. Subsequently, all of these things he did, wasn’t because he needed to do them. Tupac’s heart compelled him to do …show more content…
Nonetheless, for the man who will forever live in his truth, a well-known Tupac’s quote says “Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that.” Wow, what a true statement, indeed?

Ultimate Purpose
Picture him rolling...through the neighborhoods of Compton, not in a Rolls Royce or a Mercedes Benz, just walking or riding a rusty bike. Yes, he was a famous rapper, but he was also just this street guy who could rap his butt off. Therefore, his fans and rivals both saw his realness, and that’s what everyone continued to love about him. To America, he was a West coast icon, but on the streets of Los Angeles, he was just a regular homeboy, hood visionary, spokesperson for the oppressed, and a voice for those who never had one. Basically, he was a ghetto boy’s hero.
Thus, when you speak about Tupac, you can talk about his courage, his relentless passion, bold lyrics, and irrefutable influence all day. However, let’s talk about the heart in him that wouldn’t let the demons prevail. Ironically, in the constant conflict lied his greatest beauty. It’s the soul of an imperfect man. Afeni Shakur would say it best “25 years is all he had. Just 25. That is all the time he needed.” (XXL 2003)

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