Aaliyah Vs Tupac Research Paper

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When you think about rappers and singers in the 90s who comes to your mind first? Throughout this essay I will compare, contrast, and explain how they impact the music industry. When I think of rappers and signers in the 90s, Aaliyah and Tupac come to my mind because they are one of a kind type of people. My favorite two artists are Aaliyah because she has a unique voice and Tupac (2Pac) because his music was about his experiences in life.
You may not know it but Aaliyah and Tupac have a lot in common. For instance they were both born in New York, they were both actors, hip hop artists and they both were married, and they both died at a young age. Both of their albums sold over millions of copies. When I watched their interviews, their friends

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