Who Is Tupac Amarac Shakur?
Each generation finds it own heroes and prophets. In 1996, one tattooed lyrical poet who’s music and voice restyled to millions, was silenced. The media portrayed him as a thug. Focusing public attention more and more on his alleged crimes rather than his music. He spoke on poverty, justice, equality and the harsh realities of life. was it just the reflection of the times? or someone who made a diffrence?
”I wanted to be a revolutionary.” said a young Tupac Shakur. From the earliest age, Tupac wanted greatness and nothing less. Tupac Amaru Shakur was born June 16, 1971 at New York University Hospital. His name, Tupac Amaru was an Inca name meaning “Shining Serpent” and Shakur meant “Thankful to God”. Tupac’s …show more content…
Hip hop culture in general has nurtured a dualism within messages sent by lyrics. Nowhere was this duality more evident than the music of Tupac Shakur. As music reflected his reality and at times he’d reference women with derogatory terms, however he showed a level of responsibility with songs such as “Dear Mama” and “Brenda’s got a baby”. The lack of respect was noticed by many. Stress and the need to make a hit increased, he became a sex symbol along with a flock of “haters” trying to kill him. The flirtation with the materialistic trappings that the RAP game has to offer. “Forced laughter”(Shock-G), it was that Tupac was unhappy and this was speaks through his …show more content…
He was confined, and was critical for 6 days, then pronounced dead at age 25. After his death, Tupac’s label released an album called, “The Don Killuminati”. Private memorial service was held for Tupac in a secluded beach in Malibu. In attendance with close friends and relatives, including his mother Afeni Shakur. Some of his ashes were scattered in the sea.
Tupac was a prophet, a soldier, a voice to be heard from deep reality. Seldom do people understand what an influence Tupac has been to this world. Times were tough as he saw through society, he gave no reason not to speak with freedom. Critics were coming after him and he stood his ground to speak the truth. If Malcolm X, or Martin Lutherking died at age 25, they would not achieve what Tupac did. Tupac is never to be forgotten, he will remain a hero, a voice, an inspiration for others to look up to and stand for what’s right look for respect and
”I wanted to be a revolutionary.” said a young Tupac Shakur. From the earliest age, Tupac wanted greatness and nothing less. Tupac Amaru Shakur was born June 16, 1971 at New York University Hospital. His name, Tupac Amaru was an Inca name meaning “Shining Serpent” and Shakur meant “Thankful to God”. Tupac’s …show more content…
Hip hop culture in general has nurtured a dualism within messages sent by lyrics. Nowhere was this duality more evident than the music of Tupac Shakur. As music reflected his reality and at times he’d reference women with derogatory terms, however he showed a level of responsibility with songs such as “Dear Mama” and “Brenda’s got a baby”. The lack of respect was noticed by many. Stress and the need to make a hit increased, he became a sex symbol along with a flock of “haters” trying to kill him. The flirtation with the materialistic trappings that the RAP game has to offer. “Forced laughter”(Shock-G), it was that Tupac was unhappy and this was speaks through his …show more content…
He was confined, and was critical for 6 days, then pronounced dead at age 25. After his death, Tupac’s label released an album called, “The Don Killuminati”. Private memorial service was held for Tupac in a secluded beach in Malibu. In attendance with close friends and relatives, including his mother Afeni Shakur. Some of his ashes were scattered in the sea.
Tupac was a prophet, a soldier, a voice to be heard from deep reality. Seldom do people understand what an influence Tupac has been to this world. Times were tough as he saw through society, he gave no reason not to speak with freedom. Critics were coming after him and he stood his ground to speak the truth. If Malcolm X, or Martin Lutherking died at age 25, they would not achieve what Tupac did. Tupac is never to be forgotten, he will remain a hero, a voice, an inspiration for others to look up to and stand for what’s right look for respect and