Tupac Amaru Shakur (born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13… Read Full Bio ↴Tupac Amaru Shakur (born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), better known by his stage name 2Pac and later by his alias Makaveli, was an Ohio rapper and actor. Considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Much of Shakur's music has been noted for addressing contemporary social issues that plagued inner cities, and he is considered a symbol of activism against inequality.
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.
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.
Fair Exchange
2Pac Lyrics
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Ladies and gentlemen!
This is a Jazze Phizzile produc-shizzle
My nizzle! Ha!
Outlawz! 2Pac, Makaveli!
Still breathin', yeah, wo
Wo wee
A picture of perfection, the object of a nigga affection
Partners in passionate sex, a place to put my erection
Fantasies of you in submission, freaky positions
Pushin' permanent twistin', I'm on a mission got me on the mash
Tried to dig, you was screamin' when I did
Steady yellin' out spots for me to hit, and aww shit
Soon as I seen her saw us playin' hide the weiner
Wanna freak like me, fuck Adina
Up and down is the object, side to side
Make you holla out my name
When a thug nigga ride, can I come inside
Say, "You don't feel it" that's a lie, you just scared to get this
Penitentiary dick, the trot caught your eye
When I walked by, I said, "Hi"
But you was so shy, I can't lie
Damn near stuttered when you walked by
You want me to lick it and even worse
Got your heart set on me goin' first
And that ain't no fair exchange
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
Open your legs
Got me watchin' like it's a million, you tremble from the feelin'
Look up, 'cause I got mirrors on the ceiling
And if you willin', then we can ride until the sun shine
And just for fun, I betchu I can make you cum sixty-one times
Close your eyes, let me heat it up
'Cause when we fuck I refuse to bust a nut until I beat it up
Drop the top, time to fuck while the wind blow
Baby, throw yo' legs out the window
Remember on the balcony, bend over baby, bounce on me
And let me hit it where it counts and flee
Remember me? I get around and I'm haunted by my temptations
Sexual participation, my motivation
Even though I like the way you work it
You don't deserve it 'cause you walk around actin' like you perfect
Took a while but I finally got it, and like a boss player
Bitch you ain't doin' me no favors, fair exchange
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
Now yo' attitude ain't realistic
Yeah, it's true I'm gettin' pussy, but baby you gettin' dick!
And since you being laced with the penetration
It's only right to show a form of appreciation
Instead of fakin' like you can't hear the bed shakin'
In bed naked you so twisted think yo' legs breakin'
You said, "Take it" so I'm blind in my passion, how long will I last?
Doggie style steady pumpin' on that ass, until I blast
And then I laugh as we lay back
See I wait 'til you asleep and that's the payback
'Cause you actin' like you did somethin', givin' me a piece
I had you mufflin' your screams in the sheets, fuckin' with me
A true digger that love triggers, a thug nigga
Hustlin' bitches like drug dealers
Before I say, "Goodbye", put an end to all the games
Here's my number for another fair exchange
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
This is a Jazze Phizzile produc-shizzle
My nizzle! Ha!
Outlawz! 2Pac, Makaveli!
Still breathin', yeah, wo
Wo wee
A picture of perfection, the object of a nigga affection
Fantasies of you in submission, freaky positions
Pushin' permanent twistin', I'm on a mission got me on the mash
Tried to dig, you was screamin' when I did
Steady yellin' out spots for me to hit, and aww shit
Soon as I seen her saw us playin' hide the weiner
Wanna freak like me, fuck Adina
Up and down is the object, side to side
Make you holla out my name
When a thug nigga ride, can I come inside
Say, "You don't feel it" that's a lie, you just scared to get this
Penitentiary dick, the trot caught your eye
When I walked by, I said, "Hi"
But you was so shy, I can't lie
Damn near stuttered when you walked by
You want me to lick it and even worse
Got your heart set on me goin' first
And that ain't no fair exchange
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
Open your legs
Got me watchin' like it's a million, you tremble from the feelin'
Look up, 'cause I got mirrors on the ceiling
And if you willin', then we can ride until the sun shine
And just for fun, I betchu I can make you cum sixty-one times
Close your eyes, let me heat it up
'Cause when we fuck I refuse to bust a nut until I beat it up
Drop the top, time to fuck while the wind blow
Baby, throw yo' legs out the window
Remember on the balcony, bend over baby, bounce on me
And let me hit it where it counts and flee
Remember me? I get around and I'm haunted by my temptations
Sexual participation, my motivation
Even though I like the way you work it
You don't deserve it 'cause you walk around actin' like you perfect
Took a while but I finally got it, and like a boss player
Bitch you ain't doin' me no favors, fair exchange
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
Now yo' attitude ain't realistic
Yeah, it's true I'm gettin' pussy, but baby you gettin' dick!
And since you being laced with the penetration
It's only right to show a form of appreciation
Instead of fakin' like you can't hear the bed shakin'
In bed naked you so twisted think yo' legs breakin'
You said, "Take it" so I'm blind in my passion, how long will I last?
Doggie style steady pumpin' on that ass, until I blast
And then I laugh as we lay back
See I wait 'til you asleep and that's the payback
'Cause you actin' like you did somethin', givin' me a piece
I had you mufflin' your screams in the sheets, fuckin' with me
A true digger that love triggers, a thug nigga
Hustlin' bitches like drug dealers
Before I say, "Goodbye", put an end to all the games
Here's my number for another fair exchange
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn
You do me and if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you, a fair exchange on everythang
And let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me, a fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
The lyrics to 2Pac's Fair Exchange are mostly about sex and sexual conquests. The song begins with the artist boasting about his sexual prowess and being admired by women. He talks about how he forces his sexual fantasies on the women he is with and how they submit to him. He also talks about wanting sex in different positions and how they yell at him to hit certain spots. The chorus then talks about a fair exchange of sexual pleasure between partners.
The second verse continues with the sexual theme and talks about how women want him to pleasure them and how he can make them cum sixty-one times. He also talks about how he doesn't want to finish until he has "beat it up" and how he has taken advantage of women in the past. He then goes on to say that he will give them a fair exchange and how the attitude of the woman should be realistic.
Overall, the song is about sexual conquests and individual pleasure. It portrays the objectification of women and the domination of men over them in sexual relationships.
Writer(s): Johnny Lee Jackson, Phalon Alexander Copyright: Noontime Tunes, Bubba Gee Music, Universal Music - Mgb Songs, Black Hispanic Music, Warner-tamerlane Publishing Corp.
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[Intro: Jazze Pha & 2Pac]
Ladies and gentlemen! (And gentlemen)
This, is a Jazze Phizzile produc-shizzle (Jazze Pha, Jazze Pha)
My nizzle! (My nizzle) Ha!
Outlawz! (Outlawz) 2Pac, Makaveli!
Still breathin', yeah, woo - wooo-WHEEE!
[Verse 1]
A picture of perfection, the object of a nigga affection
Partners in passionate sex, a place to put my erection
Fantasies of you in submission, freaky positions
Pushin', pullin' and twistin' I'm on a mission got me on the mash
Tried to dig, you was screamin' when I did
Steady yellin' out spots for me to hit, and "aw shit"
Soon as I seen her saw us playin' hide the weiner
Wanna "Freak Like Me", fuck Adina
Up and down is the object, side to side
Make you holla out my name when a thug nigga ride, "Can I cum inside?"
Say you don't feel it that's a lie
You just scared to get this Penitentiary dick
The trot caught your eye When I walked by
I said, "Hi"
But you was so shy, I can't lie, damn near stuttered when you walked by
You want me to lick it and even worse
Got your heart set on me goin' first, and that ain't no fair exchange
[Hook: Jazze Pha]
You do me
And if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you (give it to you, give it to you)
A fair exchange, on everythang
And Let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me (give it to me give it to me)
A fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
[Verse 2]
Open your legs
Got me marchin' like it’s a million, you tremble from the feelin'
Look up, cause I got mirrors on the ceilin'
And if you willin', then we can ride until the sun shine
And just for fun, I betchu I can make you cum 61 times
Close your eyes, let me heat it up
Cause when we fuck I refuse to bust a nut until I beat it up
Drop the top, time to fuck while the wind blow
Baby throw yo' legs out the window
Remember on the balcony, bend over baby bounce on me
And let me hit it where it counts and flee
Remember me? "I Get Around," and I'm haunted by my "Temptations"
Sexual participation, my motivation
Even though I like the way you work it
You don't deserve it cause you walk around actin' like you perfect
Took a while but I finally got it, and like a boss player
Bitch you ain't doin' me no favors, fair exchange
[Hook: Jazze Pha]
You do me
And if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you (give it to you, give it to you)
A fair exchange, on everythang
And Let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me (give it to me, give it to me)
A fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
[Verse 3]
Now yo' attitude ain't realistic
Yeah it's true I'm gettin' pussy, but baby you gettin' dick!
And since you bein' laced with the penetration
It's only right to show a form of appreciation
Instead of fakin' like you can't hear the bed shakin'
In bed naked you so twisted think yo' legs breakin'
You said "take it" so I'm blind in my passion, how long will I last?
Doggy style steady pumpin' on that ass, until I blast
And then I laugh as we lay back
See I wait 'til you asleep and that's the payback
Cause you actin' like you did somethin', givin' me a piece
I had you mufflin' your screams in the sheets, fuckin' with me
A true digger that love triggers, a thug nigga
Hustlin' bitches like drug dealers
Before I say goodbye, put an end to all the games
Here's my number for another fair exchange
[Hook: Jazze Pha]
You do me
And if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you (give it to you, give it to you)
A fair exchange, on everythang
And Let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me (give it to me, give it to me)
A fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn
You do me
And if it's worth it baby, I'll return the favor
And give it back to you (give it to you, give it to you)
A fair exchange, on everythang
And Let me tell you that's the way it's gotta be
Open your eyes baby, recognize a player
Give it up to me (give it to me, give it to me)
A fair exchange, you know the game
We can do the damn thang, thang, thang
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Featuring
Jazze Pha
Produced By
Jazze Pha
Written By
Jazze Pha & 2Pac
Guitar
Michael Herring
Original Recording Produced By
Johnny J
Release Date
November 26, 2002
Recorded At
Can-Am Studios
Better Dayz (2002)
1.
Intro (Better Dayz)
2.
Still Ballin'
3.
When We Ride On Our Enemies
4.
Changed Man
5.
Fuck 'Em All
6.
Never B Peace
7.
Mama's Just a Little Girl
8.
Street Fame
9.
Whatcha Gonna Do
10.
Fair Xchange
11.
Late Night
12.
Ghetto Star
13.
Thugz Mansion (Acoustic Version)
14.
My Block (Remix)
15.
Thugz Mansion
16.
Never Call U Bitch Again
17.
Better Dayz
18.
U Can Call
19.
Military Minds
20.
Fame
21.
Fair Xchange (Remix)
22.
Catchin Feelins
23.
There U Go
24.
This Life I Lead
25.
Who Do You Believe In
26.
They Don't Give A Fuck About Us
27.
Album Outro
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@sandrajohnson8967
Love that track
Female on a female beatz
And lyrics
Fair exchange
No sexual
Favor a fair exchange
On that track
On your knees
Mysterious
Neck
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Anytime music 🎵🎶🎶🎵
Aristocrats
Hey 👋 loyalty honesty and justice G.i.
@AliHassan-qi5jt
if you fw pac, you automatically have my respect.
@dilanakocak5787
likewise sir
@coolasice5622
Hands down bro.
@sinokadafi1797
Indeed
@MrPac1977
Respect
@Sst.n.
❤️
@wessaugustus4868
Open your eyes baby and recognize a playa 😉
@geschmackschokolade1573
Forever TUPAC
@globalrei
This why pac is the besttttttttt
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2020 still playing this joint -