Tupac Shakur

Tupac Amaru Shakur was a great leader. Although not all would agree with me, he has more influence over people than anyone else of his time. Even though he has been gone for almost ten years, his music and quotes can still be found among today’s top artist. I honestly believe that if he was still alive today that he would have more fans than some of these other rappers. Tupac had many different traits of a great leader. He was autocratic, entrepreneurial, and charismatic which are all types and…

former gang members. Legends like Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls spun rhymes recounting the racial injustice and violence black people suffered in neighborhoods like the South Side of Chicago, Brooklyn, and South Central L.A. This art form highlighted the psychological and emotional effects of living in a constant combat zone. In Shakur’s “Life Goes On,” he laments for the lives of his lost brothers, who died young due to violent crime. In the first verse, Tupac raps: “How many brothas fell…

It's Good To Dream Happy Are Those Who Dream Dreams And Are Ready To Pay The Price To make Them Come True. At least that's what Tupac Shakur said. In We Beat The Streets there was a lot of sentences that related to Tupac's quote. The boys Dreamed of what they wanted to be and they worked hard on it. And always dream because dreams lead you to happiness, And enjoyment to your life. I believe It's worth it to dream because. It inspires others. When you tell people it's worth it to dream…

Jenee Desmond – Harris wrote an article called “Tupac and My Non-thug Life,” which was published in an online article called The Root. The title of this article seems very contradictory and that is because it is. This article is about how Desmond – Harris, as a young privileged half white, half black teenage girl, finds herself trying to embody Tupac after his death. The contradiction of this is that Desmond-Harris did not relate to Tupac in the ways of how they grew up. Desmond – Harris had…

- The rose that grew from concrete by Tupac Shakur I first read this book in 7th grade, and I fell in love with Tupac after. Prior to this, I knew nothing about him. My first impression of him, was for the person that he truly was that not many got to see while he was alive. After, I saw how the media portrayed him so inaccurately from who he really was and it was surprising. He is the reason that I am a poet today. I admired how he could write about the world around him, the women he loved so…

was committed. But to truly understand when and where the controversy appeared and began influencing the youth, one must delve into the history and evolution of the hip-hop’s tyrannical founding fathers. During the 1990’s Hip-hop artist such as Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G began to romanticizing the gang lifestyle. In the song Notorious Thugs the lyrics “Spit your game, talk your shit, grab your gat, call your clicks” is a prime…

When I walked on that stage to receive my associate degree in May, I felt every emotion except for happiness. It was a big milestone in my life, but I honestly felt as if it was the lowest point of my life. I had no goals, no determination, and no plan for the next four or even ten years. All of my families and friends were in the crowd cheering my name, and was so proud of me for accomplishing more than they expected. Yet, I was so unsure about the next four months as I shook the dean’s hand.…

Emirati Hijab, Camel Humps & Apocalyptic Islamists: Gendered Conflict in Emirati Animated Sitcoms Emirati animated sitcoms emblemize the cultural traits of the society, thus a window to its worldview. These sitcoms conceptualize how the United Arab Emirates’ residents are represented in a sarcastic fashion to entertain Emirati viewers as their primary targets. Shaabiat Al Cartoon (SAC) (2006), is one of the early and most successful Emirati sitcoms in portraying the tapestry of the UAE’s…

The release of Kendrick Lamar’s debut album Section.80 dealt with the “perils of a generation that fell victim to the crack era” in a city stricken by poverty and violence. Though Lamar was formerly an independent artist looking to gain traction in the music industry, the release of Section.80 catapulted the rapper to stardom. Lamar has since released three studio albums, one compilation album, one EP, five mixtapes, and has appeared on numerous other musicians’ songs in the short time he has…

there are two major connotations. The first being Niccolo Machiavelli, Italian historian, politician, diplomat, and writer. The second being Makaveli, which is the late rapper Tupac Shakur’s pseudonym. Shakur chose this alias based on the Renaissance Italian philosopher. Machiavelli’s writings were said to have inspired Shakur in prison. Shakur’s adoration for Machiavelli is from the philosopher’s writings that partly spoke upon the thought that a leader could eliminate his enemies by any means…