Hip-hop star Christopher Wallace best known as Biggie Smalls or Notorious B.I.G was involved in an East Coast conflict with the rapper Tupac. Months after Tupac’s death‚ Biggie was about to release his second album just before he was gunned down and shot by what is now said to be Tupac’s gang. He was shot while leaving a party in Las Angeles en route to his hotel. Once the album got released‚ its popularity bumped it all the way to number one on the charts. This helped make Biggie Smalls one of
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took people out of the rough streets and gave them hope. Malcolm showed strength by being able to control an angry mob with just the raise of a hand. I look up to Malcolm; he is a great leader and had a great story to bad his life was cut short. Tupac Shakur is one of the greatest heroes in the world of hip hop. He spread messages in his music. He
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Does rap/hip-hop music encourage negative behavior? Some people feel rap and hip-hop music encourages degradation of women‚ violence‚ and crime. Other people think that rap offers an opportunity for political commentary and self-expression. Also people argue that rap music provides valuable information to young listeners. They feel that it tells the story of the black man’s struggle. Some also feel that it describes life in the eyes of a black person. Originally‚ rap and hip-hop had a mission of
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life that can be portrayed by a majority of cultures across the world. Some exemplars can be revenge‚ sorrow‚ and brotherhood. The short story “Civil Peace‚” the poem “Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night‚” and a rap made famous by the rapper Tupac Shakur entitled “Me Against the World” all share a prevalent universal theme. The theme to these influencing pieces of writing is “Never Give Up.” “Civil Peace” is a short story written by a Nigerian named Chinua Achebe. The story tells about a man named
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against the white supremacy. Hip-Hop as an expression of protest referring to a whole culture which was oppressed and exploited over centuries became very popular in the United States during the late 20th century. One famous hip hop artist was Tupac Shakur who was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996. Some of his first recordings were released after his death to give an impression of how socially conscious themes ruled Hip-Hop. One of those records is ’Panther Power’ which is about his vision on
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differences between East Coast style and West Coast style‚ so much that the murder rates were skyrocketing in major cities…and nobody saw an end in sight. The media brought the two most prominent figures into question; Christopher Wallace and Tupac Shakur. Now‚ there is a theory of a ‘beef’ between these two rappers that happened one night but it will take much too long to explain. In the end‚ Christopher Wallace was shot while visiting California‚ doing a tour on the West Coast. From there
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Top of Form Search Bottom of Form Personality Seeing by Starlight: Celebrity Obsession From Princess Diana to The Donald‚ A-listers teach us how to grab life’s goodies—or so we’re wired to think. What we actually learn from celebrities may surprise you. By Carlin Flora‚ published on July 01‚ 2004 - last reviewed on April 13‚ 2009 A few years ago‚ Britney Spears and her entourage swept through my boss’s office. As she sashayed past‚ I blushed and stammered and leaned over my desk
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After the Storm The night was young‚ and I’m outside roaming the dangerous streets in the Bay Area with my god sister waiting for some excitement to unveil‚ when my default bird chirping ringer goes off. A picture of a fair-skinned woman with nice long straight black hair along with the name Mom appears on my cell phone. Before I could place the phone to my ear I could sense irritation and my mood instantly changed. Utterly confused and upset‚ my mother seeks clarity by asking “Did you leave the
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Assata: an Autobiography by Assata Shakur Assata Shakur was born on July 14‚ 1947 her real name is Joanne Deborah Byron‚ after she was born her parent divorced. She was living with her mother‚ aunt and her grandparents in Wilmington North Carolina. As a child she spent time working with her grandparents in a restaurant they own by the beach. Her grandparents instilled in her the love for written word‚ and she spent a great deal reading to satisfy her imagination. Her family tried to infuse in
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The Hip Hop Defense Everyone has an opinion about the influence of hip--hop music on our nations youth. Many people‚ such as politicians and the ultra conservative‚ feel the influence is destructive and incites violent behavior. Some people‚ for instance the media‚ believe hip- hop glamorizes inappropriate behaviors and actions while promoting the demoralization of women in general‚ but more specifically black women. Few people are willing to speak out and defend hip-hop music as communicative
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