Sanyika Shakur

Tupac Shakur was very successful in many areas, including rapping and acting. In his short life time of just twenty five years, he was able to accomplish a lot, quite a bit more than any other rapper of his time. As well as being one of the highest selling rappers of all time, he was also very successful in an acting career. Tupac truly started from the bottom, nearly homeless, and built himself, and his mom a life worth living, ending his life on top. Tupac, born Lesane Parish Crooks,…

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…

The connection between the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur’s is something that the class knew nothing about. Most in the class had listened to their music before, but none had any knowledge about their killings. Alex chose this as his subject for his last speech. He felt it was important because their murders remain unsolved and the two deserve closure for their families. Alex began the speech with lyrics from 2Pac’s song “How Long Will They Mourn Me” to introduce the subject of the murders.…

most legendary rappers of all time. Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in East Harlem, New York. Shakur’s birth name was actually Lesane Parish Crooks, but him and his family changed their names after the last Incan Emperor. Shakur’s parents, Afeni Shakur (mother) and Billy Garland,(father) were active members of the Black Panther Party in the late 60s and early 70s. The Black Panther Party was a self defense, black nationalist and socialist organization. Shakur was born one month after his mom was…

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 necessary.…

questions “even the genius ask questions” (Verse 4). Ultimately, he’s showing that knowledge is the key to overcoming oppression. Tupac further emphasizes ways in which to address politics and power through getting people to realize that power lies in the people. What really stood out to me was the one phrase in verse four, “Be grateful for your blessings”. When I first heard this song I was thinking why would a guy with dreadful circumstances tell us, the audience to be grateful for our…

Lil Pump Saves the Rap Game Gazzy Garcia was walking to his dorm at Harvard University when Tupac Shakur comes out from behind a tree and says, “Gazzy you are our only hope, we need you to save the rap game”, “But I know nothing of this rap game you speak of,” Gazzy exclaimed, “I don’t think I can do it Tupac”, “That is nonsense young child I have a magic ring which will grant you one wish, I hope you will choose to use the wish for the right cause.” Tupac gives Gazzy the ring and says to him,…

I am doing my music outline on a certain rap artist. His name is rap name is “G herbo”. I picked this artist because I relate to him and I relate to how he grew up. He is a rapper out of Chicago Illinois. He is very famous to the upcoming ages and is putting high thoughts to the public, and is not promoting violence. I like his music cause it gives you a good vibe and has many different flows which is another thing I like about him. I’m also writing about him because I am into rap music and I…

The book I’m doing my book report on is called Tupac Shakur: “The Life and Times of an American Icon,” this book talks all about Tupac’s life from beginning to end. Formally known as Tupac Shakur born on June 16 1971 in New York City, birth name was Lesane parish Crooks his mother Afeni Shakur, renamed him Tupac Amaru Shakur a little under a year after Tupac was born, he was named after the South American revolutionary Tupac Amaru. Afeni Shakur was a member of the Black Panther party she was…

Published in 1993, “Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member,” is a memoir written by Sanyika Shakur. Set in East Los Angeles during the late 70s, 80’s and early 90s, Shakur’s book illustrates the overwhelming amount of violence that occurs due to conflicts between rivalry gangs. As mentioned in the book, the majority of the conflict is not between the Crips and the Bloods but instead between Crips and other Crips. The book offers a unique difference from most other books about gang…