Tupac Shakur

Lesane Parish Crooks, also known as Tupac Shakur, started with the bare minimum, which was his family, then, later on, his dad has left him, and yet, it did not deter him from pursuing his dream, a dream that so many in a similar situation have and it is to have a better future. The loss of a “father figure” can be detrimental in a child’s life; it is similar to learning how to “walk with out having feet”. Instead of allowing this loss to be a deterrent in Tupac Shakur’s life, he has made it…

struggle with life in Canada … As long as I live I will remember (Shakur, “Love Within a Storm” 11) In the stare of the sky in the cold catch of water (Hervey 6) I exist in the depths of solitude (Shakur, “In the Depths of Solitude” 1) Under the stars above (Shakur, “2 People With 1 Wish” 4) [I] brood like the day, a master over a slave (William 121) I think of home and dry my eyes (Shen-Yen 8) [It was] when I was at my lowest (Shakur, “Nothing Can Come Between Us 4 John” 10) [My] will…

a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping; a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted. Hip hop has changed in ways making people believe that it is dead and needs resurrection. From young groups like NWA and solo artists like Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G to Young Money and J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. The evolution in hip hop such as topics, tones, and the desire for money and materialism have changed due to time. From discussing the problems in the hood and eye witnessing…

Evaluation Paper #2 The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize “ artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to the album sales or chart position.” Album of the year is easily the most prestigious award category at the Grammy’s and has been since 1959. Kendrick Lamar, a West Coast rapper, was recently nominated for 11 Grammys; almost…

Dear mama, by 2pac Shakur is dedicated to his mother. It outlines not only the struggles of his mother, but children, women & families alike. He describes the lowlights of his mother's drug addiction, finding a sense of family with gang members and then finally the climb out of his rough upbringings and reflection on the positives. The songs starts off with a warm, soft rhythm and harmony. "You are appreciated" is one of the most powerful lines throughout the whole song. It carries so much…

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, “This is the last time…

The story told by Death Row Records is a cautionary tale about the grimy realities of the entertainment industry. It’s a story of drug gangs, and persistent harassment by the Police Department and the FBI . The records sold and made millions for the record labels generating more than $400 million in sales as well as making $100 million for annual revenue. But that didn’t mean the artists got paid. Compton didn't bring forth rap, however the music that fell off the streets of Los Angeles in the…

It’s nearly my millionth time turning left on the radio tuner, and something finally sounds right. The buzzing static from the previous stations magically vanish, and a collection of alluring hums and melodies fill the car. The soothing vibrations become increasingly tranquil as a desperate and despaired voice finds its way over the mesmerizing backdrop. “And I 'm in denial, and it don 't take no x-ray to see right through my smile,” the anguished voice croons. The heart aching lyrics eventually…

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,…

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 blessing. It then hit me, throughout the whole song, tupac describes that he had a hard…