Why Was Tupac Alive

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INSPIRATION
Tupac had the largest inspiration over Hip Hop that the world has ever seen. There's an old saying that people continue to bring up when speaking of Shakur "Gone to soon. This couldn't be more accurate. Many people who are at the top of the charts today, were around when 2pac was alive, but weren't as successful as they are today. In addition to changing trends and developing their skills over the years, this can also be recognized to the death of 2pac. Tupac seemed to dominate the industry while he was alive, and although many people compare him to Notorious B.I.G. in terms of fame and renowned status, Biggie was never as famous internationally as Tupac was while they were alive. Even Biggie had always maintained that Shakur was

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