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Tupac Shakur has proven to the world- specifically the low class society, that he was for the people and not against them.

Tupac's family backround and the era in whic he grew up in created what would be known to the world as the most contoversial artist within the hip-hop industry. This helped him craft music that was politically and socially aware.

It was through his music, that Tupac opened the eyes of middle and high class society to the reality of black America. From poverty to war against the streets, he showed that many people in the ghetto weren't living the American dream that the media portrayed.

Tupac Shakur, was one of the few artist that made sure he based most of his music on thegeneral issues in a black man's life (?)

He was actually drawing attention to matters that they just wanted society to forget about.

Backround: Tupac's mom, Afeni Shakur was involved in an organization of intelligent black people that promoted self demermination of the black and opressed communities. This organization was known to the world as the black panthers. His mother was the main influence in his life, which is why his music was so political.

70's: The 70's was known as the time of world peace. Cultures such as the hippies would protest against things such as the Vietnam War. (*more poverty discussion*)

80's: During this decade, the country experienced social, economic and general upheaval as wealthy production and western culture migrated to new industrializing economies. (*more poverty discussion*)

He began studying the works of William Shakespeare and Nicololo Machiavelli.

After the tragic loss of his friend, he became inspired to write rap music. - Tupac found himslef at an emerging crossroads in his life. His frustrations of poverty were being compared with the wealth of knowledge and stuff he saw everyday.

His frustrations began to mount with his perceived responsibility of being the man of the house and his urge to write grew more and more.

As writing evolved into a deeper way of expression for Tupac, felt more comfortable saying what he felt through poetry and music, instead of actually stating it.

Tupac leanred that his mother had become addicted to crack cocaine. This had a profound effect on Tupac both personally. His lyrics suddenly transformed from comical to serious.

Tupac's first solo album was "2pacalypse Now". The album's name was derived from the 1979 film "Apocalypse Now," which was about the Vietnam war.

The album focused on issues such as police brutality, poverty, teenage pregnancy and drug use, some issues giving a lyrical glimpse into the world of a young black person on the urban streets of america.

His music generated significant controversy from well known political figures and activist such as, Dan Quale,Bob Dole and Deloris Tucker.

On November 30th 1994, Tupac was shot five times while walking into a recording studio in NY times square.

The issues that he rapped about in his songs were now becoming a reality in his life.

Censorship had become a big problem in Tupac's life. Dealing with people that were activist and politicians, his lyrics became more powerful then before.

How could tupac grow as a person and as a performer if the media watched his every move?

Quincy jones Quote.

To some, Tupac Shakur will remain a normal rapper, who constantly found himself in trouble with the law but to others he will remain a man of creativity, perserverance and loyalty- but no matter how you felt about Tupac, he will always and forever remain a poetic genius!