Shakur was born in New York City to parents who were both political activists and Black Panther Party members. Raised by his mother, he relocated to Baltimore in 1984 and to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1988. With the release of his debut album 2Pacalypse Now in 1991, he became a central figure in West Coast hip-hop for his conscious rap lyrics. Shakur achieved further critical and commercial success with his follow-up albums Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... (1993) and Me Against the World (1995). His Diamond certified album All Eyez on Me (1996), the first double-length album in hip-hop history, abandoned his introspective lyrics for volatile gangsta rap. In addition to his music career, Shakur also found considerable success as an actor, with his starring roles in Juice (1992), Poetic Justice (1993), Above the Rim (1994), Bullet (1996), Gridlock'd (1997), and Gang Related (1997).
During the later part of his career, Shakur was shot five times in the lobby of a New York recording studio and experienced legal troubles, including incarceration. In 1995, Shakur served eight months in prison on sexual abuse charges, but was released pending an appeal of his conviction. Following his release, he signed to Marion "Suge" Knight's label Death Row Records and became heavily involved in the growing East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times by an unidentified assailant in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas; he died six days later. Following his murder, Shakur's friend-turned-rival, the Notorious B.I.G., was at first considered a suspect due to their public feud, but was also murdered in another drive-by shooting six months later in March 1997 while visiting Los Angeles.
Five more albums have been released since Shakur's death, all of which have been certified Platinum in the United States. In 2002, Shakur was inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Shakur among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in the East Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City. While born Lesane Parish Crooks, at age one he was renamed Tupac Amaru Shakur. He was named after Túpac Amaru II, the descendant of the last Incan ruler, Túpac Amaru, who was executed in Peru in 1781 after his failed revolt against Spanish rule. Shakur's mother explained, "I wanted him to have the name of revolutionary, indigenous people in the world. I wanted him to know he was part of a world culture and not just from a neighborhood."
Shakur had an older stepbrother, Mopreme "Komani" Shakur, and a half-sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, two years his junior.
2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted Ft.
2Pac Lyrics
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Ain't nothin' but a gangsta party
Pump that up G
Ah shit, you done fucked up now
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Most wanted in the same
Motherfucking place at the same
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Motherfucking time,
Y'all niggas about to feel this
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Break out the champagne glasses
And the motherfucking condoms
Have one on us alright??
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Picture perfect, I paint a perfect picture
Bomb the hoochies with precision my intention's to get richer
With the S-N double-O-P, Dogg my fucking homey
Youse a cold ass nigga on them hogs
Sure 'nough, I keep my hand on my gun, cause they got me on the run
Now I'm back in the courtroom waiting on the outcome
Free Tupac, is all that's on a niggas mind
But at the same time it seem they trying to take mine
So I'ma get smart, and get defensive and shit
And put together a million march, for some gangsta shit
So now they got us laced
Two multimillionaire motherfuckers catching cases
Bitches get ready for the throw down, the shit's about to go down
Me and Snoop about to clown
I'm "Losing My Religion", I'm vicious on these stool pigeons
You might be deep in this game, but you got the rules missing
Niggas be acting like they savage, they out to get the cabbage
I got, nothing but love, for my niggas living lavish
I got a pit named P, she niggarino
I got a house out in the hills right next to Chino
And I, think I got a black Beamer
But my dream is to own a fly casino
Like Bugsy Seagel, and do it all legal
And get scooped up, by the little homie in the Regal
It feel good to you baby bubba
Ya see, this is for the G's and the keys motherfucker
Now follow as we ride
Motherfuck the rest, two of the best from the West side
And I can make you famous
Niggas been dying for years, so how could they blame us
I live in fear of a felony
I never stop bailing these, motherfucking G's
If ya got it better flaunt it, another warrant
2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted
[Chorus]
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Nothing but a gangsta party...
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Nothing but a gangsta party
It ain't nothing but a
Motherfucking gangsta party
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Nuthing but a gangsta party
It ain't nothing but a
Motherfucking gangsta party
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Now give me fifty feet
Defeat is not my destiny, release me to the streets
And keep whatever's left of me
Jealousy is misery, suffering is grief
Better be prepared when you cowards fuck wit me
I bust and flea, these niggas must be crazy what??
There ain't no mercy motherfuckers who can fade the thugs
(right) You thought it was but it wasn't, now disappear
Bow down in the presence of a boss player
It's like cause, blood, gang banging
Everybody in the party doing dope slanging
You got to have papers in this world
You might get your first snatch, before your eyes swirl
Ya doing ya job, every day
And then you work so hard til ya hair turn gray
Let me tell you about life, and bout the way it is
You see we live by the gun, so we die by the gun's kids
They tell me not to roll with my glock
So now I gotta throw away
Floating in the black Benz, trying to do a show a day
They wonder how I live, with five shots
Niggas is hard to kill, on my block
Schemes for currency and doe related
Affiliated with the hustlers, so we made it
No answers to questions, I'm trying to get up on it
My nigga dogg with me, eternally the most wanted
[Chorus]
The song starts off with the announcement of a gangsta party about to take place featuring two of America's most wanted rappers, 2Pac and Snoop Dogg. The lyrics of the song reflect on the gangsta lifestyle, the harsh realities of life in the ghetto, prison life, and the quest for success and fame despite the odds. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that the song is nothing but a gangsta party. The verse by 2Pac talks about his legal troubles and how he plans to use his fame and power to fight back. He talks about his love for his fellow gangstas and his aspirations to own a casino like Bugsy Siegel. Snoop Dogg's verse talks about the gangsta life in general, the need to have money and power to survive and thrive, and how he and other gangstas are constantly under threat from the law and other rival gangstas.
Line by Line Meaning
Up out of there
Let's go
Ain't nothin' but a gangsta party
This is a party for gangsters
Pump that up G
Turn the music up
Ah shit, you done fucked up now
You have made a big mistake
You done put two of America's
You have brought together two of the most wanted men in America
Most wanted in the same
Wanted by the police for different crimes
Motherfucking place at the same
At the same location
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
This is still just a party for gangsters
Motherfucking time,
At the same time
Y'all niggas about to feel this
You are all about to experience this
Break out the champagne glasses
Get the champagne glasses ready
And the motherfucking condoms
And don't forget the condoms
Have one on us alright??
Drink one on us, okay?
Picture perfect, I paint a perfect picture
I am excellent at describing things
Bomb the hoochies with precision my intention's to get richer
I am going to take advantage of women to make more money
With the S-N double-O-P, Dogg my fucking homey
Snoop Dogg is my good friend
Youse a cold ass nigga on them hogs
You are a very good motorcyclist
Sure 'nough, I keep my hand on my gun, cause they got me on the run
I keep my gun close because I am being pursued by the police
Now I'm back in the courtroom waiting on the outcome
I am waiting to hear the verdict in court
Free Tupac, is all that's on a niggas mind
I want Tupac to be released from prison
But at the same time it seem they trying to take mine
The police are also after me
So I'ma get smart, and get defensive and shit
I will be cautious and defensive
And put together a million march, for some gangsta shit
I will organize a large event to promote gangster culture
So now they got us laced
We have been caught
Two multimillionaire motherfuckers catching cases
We are both wealthy but facing legal charges
Bitches get ready for the throw down, the shit's about to go down
Get ready for a fight
Me and Snoop about to clown
Snoop Dogg and I are about to cause trouble
I'm "Losing My Religion", I'm vicious on these stool pigeons
I am angry at those who inform on me and I am about to take action
You might be deep in this game, but you got the rules missing
You may be experienced in this lifestyle but don't understand all the rules
Niggas be acting like they savage, they out to get the cabbage
People act like they are tough and want to get money
I got, nothing but love, for my niggas living lavish
I love my friends who are living a luxurious lifestyle
I got a pit named P, she niggarino
My pitbull's name is P
I got a house out in the hills right next to Chino
I have a house in a nice area near a prison
And I, think I got a black Beamer
I think I own a black BMW
But my dream is to own a fly casino
My ultimate goal is to own a successful casino
Like Bugsy Seagel, and do it all legal
I want to be like Bugsy Seagel, but make my fortune legally
And get scooped up, by the little homie in the Regal
And get picked up by my friend in his Buick Regal car
It feel good to you baby bubba
You must be feeling good
Ya see, this is for the G's and the keys motherfucker
This is for people in the gangster lifestyle who are wealthy
Now follow as we ride
Come with us as we go
Motherfuck the rest, two of the best from the West side
We are the best and don't care about anyone else from the West side
And I can make you famous
I have the power to make people famous
Niggas been dying for years, so how could they blame us
People have been dying for years in this lifestyle so it is not our fault
I live in fear of a felony
I am scared of being charged with a felony
I never stop bailing these, motherfucking G's
I am always helping my friends who are gangsters
If ya got it better flaunt it, another warrant
If you have a nice life, you will only attract more unwanted attention from the police
2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted
We are two of the most wanted men in America
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
This is still just a party for gangsters
Nothing but a gangsta party...
Still nothing more than a party for gangsters
It ain't nothing but a
This is not anything other than
Motherfucking gangsta party
A party for gangsters
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Same as before
Nothing but a gangsta party
Same as before
It ain't nothing but a
Same as before
Motherfucking gangsta party
Same as before
Ain't nothing but a gangsta party
Same as before
Nuthing but a gangsta party
Same as before
It ain't nothing but a
Same as before
Motherfucking gangsta party
Same as before
Now give me fifty feet
Move back from me
Defeat is not my destiny, release me to the streets
I will not be defeated, let me go back into the world
And keep whatever's left of me
And let me keep whatever part of me is still intact
Jealousy is misery, suffering is grief
Being jealous is painful and suffering is sad
Better be prepared when you cowards fuck wit me
Be ready for the consequences when you bother me
I bust and flea, these niggas must be crazy what??
I will fight and then run away, as these people are insane
There ain't no mercy motherfuckers who can fade the thugs
We are ruthless and unstoppable
You thought it was but it wasn't, now disappear
You were wrong and now you need to leave
Bow down in the presence of a boss player
Show your respect to someone in charge like me
It's like cause, blood, gang banging
This is similar to fighting, bloodshed, and being in gangs
Everybody in the party doing dope slanging
Everyone is selling drugs at the party
You got to have papers in this world
You need money to succeed
You might get your first snatch, before your eyes swirl
You might get very lucky soon
Ya doing ya job, every day
You are doing your work every day
And then you work so hard til ya hair turn gray
You work hard until you are old
Let me tell you about life, and bout the way it is
I will explain what life is like
You see we live by the gun, so we die by the gun's kids
We are willing to use guns, so we must also face the consequences of that lifestyle
They tell me not to roll with my glock
They advise me not to carry my gun
So now I gotta throw away
So now I need to get rid of it
Floating in the black Benz, trying to do a show a day
Riding around in my fancy car, performing concerts every day
They wonder how I live, with five shots
People are curious how I can survive after being shot five times
Niggas is hard to kill, on my block
People are tough to kill where I live
Schemes for currency and doe related
I am always thinking of ways to make money
Affiliated with the hustlers, so we made it
I am associated with people who hustle and we have become successful
No answers to questions, I'm trying to get up on it
I am still searching for answers, but I am working hard to succeed
My nigga dogg with me, eternally the most wanted
My friend Snoop Dogg will always be one of the most wanted men
2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted
Same as before
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats that this is a party for gangsters
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, DELMAR DREW ARNAUD, CALVIN CORDOZAR BROADUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Josh_Andrade
Diddy going to prison, you can rest now, Pac. The whole world miss you
@shubotube
let's be honest, This doesn't come to your recommendation, you searched for it.
@itamar3800
Hell yea
@yosi8246
Yeah...
@johnlucas5581
You just feel the beat in your head and you know you have to give it a listen
@klausm6137
Of course :D
@boris2656
True story
@Taby86
Nothing can beat 90s rap.
@andrewg4553
FACTS!!!!👍🏼💯🔥❤️🔥🤘🏼🔊🔊🔊
@suspedomaxxin
it aint even rap anymore.. i dont know what the hell this stuff is these days