This is another song by Tupac that truly captures the realities of living in a ghetto environment as a young boy. Through the use of breathtaking poetry, this rapper paints a vivid picture of why most teenage boys living under the poverty line are drawn towards the gang and “thug” way of life. These lines highlight two essential necessities for survival that drive young boys and girls towards a “darker” and more dangerous way of life. The first is the demand for money in a capitalistic nation and the second is the need for love and acceptance by others. These lyrics truly expose the harsh realities of living in the ghettos and how it can manipulate and change one’s moral’s and beliefs in
