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.
Hail Mary Nu Mixx
2Pac Lyrics
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The blow's like a twelve gauge shotty, feel me
And God said, "He should send his one begotten son
To lead the wild into the ways of the man
Follow me, eat my flesh, flesh and my flesh"
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
I ain't a killer but don't push me, revenge is like the sweetest joy
Next to gettin' pussy, picture paragraphs unloaded
Wise words bein' quoted, peeped the weakness in the rap game
And sewed it, bow down, pray to God hoping that he's listenin'
Seein' niggaz comin' for me, to my diamonds, when they glistenin'
Now pay attention, rest in peace father, I'm a ghost in these killin' fields
Hail Mary, catch me if I go, let's go deep inside the solitary mind
Of a madman who screams in the dark, evil lurks, enemies
See me flee, activate my hate, let it break, to the flame, set trip
Empty out my clip, never stop to aim, some say, "The game is all corrupted", fucked in this shit, stuck, niggaz is lucky
If we bust out this shit, plus mama told me never stop until I bust a nut
Fuck the world if they can't adjust, it's just as well, Hail Mary
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
Penitentiaries is packed with promise makes
Never realize the precious time the bitch niggaz is wastin'
Instutionalized, I lived my life a product made to crumble
But too hardened for a smile, we're too crazy to be humble
We ballin', catch me father please, 'cause I'm fallin'
In the liquor store, that's the hennessee I hear ya callin'
Can I get some more? Hail til I reach hell, I ain't scared
Mama checkin' in my bedroom, I ain't there
I got a head with no screws in it, what can I do
One life to live but I got nuttin' to lose, just me and you
On a one way trip to prison, sellin' drugs
We all wrapped up in this livin' life as thugs
To my homeboys in Quentin Max, doin' they bid
Raise hell to this real shit and feel this
When they turn out the lights, I'll be down in the dark
Thuggin' eternal through my heart, now Hail Mary, nigga
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
They got a APB, out on my thug family since the Outlawz
Run these streets, like these skanless freaks
Our enemies die now, walk around half dead
Head down, K blasted off hennessee and Thai
Tryin' it, mixed it, now I'm twisted blisted and high
Visions of me, Thug livin' gettin' me by forever live
And I multiply survived by thugs, when I die they won't cry
Unless they comin' with slugs
Peep the whole scene and whatever's goin' on around me
Brain kinda cloudy, smoked out feelin' rowdy
Ready to wet the party up and whoever in that motherfucker
Nasty new street, slugger my heat seeks suckers
On the regular mashin' in a black Ac Integ-ra
Cock back, sixty seconds til the draw that's when I'm dead in ya
Feet first, you got a nice gat but my heat's worse
From a thug to preachin' church, I gave you love now you eatin' dirt
Needin' work and I ain't the nigga to put you on
'Cause word is bond when I was broke I had to hustle til dawn
That's when sun came up, there's only one way up
Hold ya head and stay up, to all my niggaz get ya pay and weight up
If it's on then it's on, we break beat-breaks Outlawz on a paper chase
Can you relate to this shit? I don't got, be the shit I gotta take
Dealin' with fate, hoping God don't close the gate
If it's on then it's on, we break beat-breaks, Outlawz on a paper chase
Can you relate to this shit I don't got, be the shit, I gotta take
Dealin' with fate, hoping God don't close the gate
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
We've been traveling on this wavy road long time
Til I be take off this load but we ride, ride it like a bullet
Hail Mary, Hail Mary, we won't worry everything will come real
Free like the bird in the tree, we won't worry everything will come real
Yes, we free like the bird in the tree we runni' from the penitentiary
This is the time for we liberty, Hail Mary, Hail Mary
Come with me, Hail Mary
Run quick see, what do we have here
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
Westside, Outlawz, Makaveli the Don, Solo, Killuminati, The 7 Days
The lyrics of 2Pac's song Hail Mary Nu Mixx are heavy and intense, and they touch upon themes of violence, revenge, and the struggles of life on the streets. The track begins with the iconic line "Makaveli in this, Killuminati, all through your body", which speaks to 2Pac's belief in the power of his rap persona and the influence it had on his listeners. He then goes on to mention God, saying "He should send his one begotten son to lead the wild into the ways of the man." This line is a reference to Jesus and how he was sent down to Earth to guide humanity towards a better way of life.
The chorus of the song, "Come with me, Hail Mary, run quick see, what do we have here, now, do you wanna ride or die?" further emphasizes the themes of danger and risk that are present throughout the song. 2Pac then goes on to talk about his own struggles with violence and the desire for revenge, saying "I ain't a killer but don't push me, revenge is like the sweetest joy next to gettin' pussy." This line reflects the reality of life on the streets and how many people are forced to turn to violence in order to survive.
As the song progresses, 2Pac touches upon themes of institutionalization, drug addiction, and the struggles of life behind bars. He also mentions his own mortality and how his legacy will be carried on by other members of the rap community. In the end, the chorus is repeated once more, emphasizing the themes of danger and risk that are present throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Makaveli in this, Killuminati, all through your body
Makaveli, a name representing Tupac Shakur after he transitioned away from his previous stage name, Tupac, understands and delivers the message of the Killuminati to the listeners in a powerful way.
The blow's like a twelve gauge shotty, feel me
The impact of our message is heavy and resonates intensely, much like a 12-gauge shotgun blast.
And God said, "He should send his one begotten son
In the Christian faith, God sent his one and only son to Earth to teach people the ways of man.
To lead the wild into the ways of the man
God's son was sent to guide the people who were living wild to live like proper human beings.
Follow me, eat my flesh, flesh and my flesh"
Jesus offered people to follow His teachings, including the act of eating His flesh during the Last Supper.
Come with me, Hail Mary
Join me in prayer, as Mary did in the Christian faith.
Run quick see, what do we have here
Quickly observe who or what is coming toward us.
Now, do you wanna ride or die?
Do you want to face potential danger with us or be left behind?
I ain't a killer but don't push me, revenge is like the sweetest joy
Although I am not a murderer, please do not provoke me as I might seek vengeance if needed.
Next to gettin' pussy, picture paragraphs unloaded
Just like sex, taking revenge can be addictive and gratifying.
Wise words bein' quoted, peeped the weakness in the rap game
I observe the flaws in the hip-hop industry and offer wise words to expose its weakness.
And sewed it, bow down, pray to God hoping that he's listenin'
I stand up to fix the errors in the hip-hop industry and request that people turn towards Christianity for salvation.
Seein' niggaz comin' for me, to my diamonds, when they glistenin'
I am able to perceive threats from people seeking my fortune and possessions.
Now pay attention, rest in peace father, I'm a ghost in these killin' fields
Everyone needs to listen to what I have to say, honoring my deceased father who taught me the truth of life and accepting the fact that I am now a ghost in this violent world.
Hail Mary, catch me if I go, let's go deep inside the solitary mind
Turn towards the prayer of Hail Mary if I die and explore my thoughts and emotions as if you were in solitary confinement while doing so.
Of a madman who screams in the dark, evil lurks, enemies
As a person who has faced several tragedies, I cry like a madman in the dark while evil lurks and enemies surround me.
See me flee, activate my hate, let it break, to the flame, set trip
Witness me run away from my enemies, then finally activate my anger, breaking free of it and re-igniting it afresh.
Empty out my clip, never stop to aim, some say, "The game is all corrupted", fucked in this shit, stuck, niggaz is lucky
I am discharging all my rounds without taking accurate aim, while others claim the entire world is corrupt and how unfortunate it is to be trapped in this unforgiving world.
If we bust out this shit, plus, mama told me never stop until I bust a nut
If we can't escape from our current condition, we will fight this battle until our last breath, and like my mother used to say, never give up until you achieve your goal.
Fuck the world if they can't adjust, it's just as well, Hail Mary
If the world refuses to evolve or adapt, forget about it and pray to Mother Mary instead for support.
Penitentiaries is packed with promise makes
Prison institutions are filled with hopeful people.
Never realize the precious time the bitch niggaz is wastin'
These people never realize how much time they spend on worthless, meaningless activities.
Instutionalized, I lived my life a product made to crumble
Institutions that controlled my life made me feel like a product made to break eventually.
But too hardened for a smile, we're too crazy to be humble
I'm too tough to show my tender side, being too wild to feel the need for humility.
We ballin', catch me father please, 'cause I'm fallin'
We're living large, but please catch me, Father, as I am losing my balance.
In the liquor store, that's the hennessee I hear ya callin'
In the liquor store, I hear the temptation to buy Hennessey, and it's beckoning me.
Can I get some more? Hail til I reach hell, I ain't scared
Can I have more alcohol, please? Hail Mary until I reach hell because I'm not afraid.
I got a head with no screws in it, what can I do
I am going insane and feel like there is nothing I can do about it.
One life to live but I got nuttin' to lose, just me and you
Despite having nothing left to lose, my commitment remains to the ones who have stood by my side through all of my trials.
On a one way trip to prison, sellin' drugs
My life is heading towards being locked up in jail for selling drugs.
We all wrapped up in this livin' life as thugs
We're all trapped in this lifestyle of being a gangster- a thug life.
To my homeboys in Quentin Max, doin' they bid
To my friends who are locked up in San Quentin State Prison Maximum Security, serving their sentence.
Raise hell to this real shit and feel this
Get angry and show your support for this real truth.
When they turn out the lights, I'll be down in the dark
When they shut off the lights, I'll be hiding in the darkness.
Thuggin' eternal through my heart, now Hail Mary, nigga
I'll be a gangster forever in my heart, so let's pray Hail Mary.
They got a APB, out on my thug family since the Outlawz
A Police Bulletin was issued to track down my gang of criminals associated with Outlawz.
Run these streets, like these skanless freaks
Patrol every corner of these streets, just like our shady enemies.
Our enemies die now, walk around half dead
Our foes will face harsh consequences.
Head down, K blasted off hennessee and Thai
Silent, my head down while I drink Hennessy and Thai and recover from the wounds caused by gunshots.
Tryin' it, mixed it, now I'm twisted blisted and high
I tried it, mixed it in with something else, and now I'm foolishly high.
Visions of me, Thug livin' gettin' me by forever live
Imagining my thug life in the future gets me through the tough times.
And I multiply survived by thugs, when I die they won't cry
The number of thugs that I bring up and survive with multiplies. People will not cry when I die.
Unless they comin' with slugs
Unless they are coming with firearms to avenge me.
Peep the whole scene and whatever's goin' on around me
Observe the surroundings and everything that happens around me.
Brain kinda cloudy, smoked out feelin' rowdy
Feeling slightly high and confused.
Ready to wet the party up and whoever in that motherfucker
Preparing the guns to party up and shoot whoever arrives.
Nasty new street, slugger my heat seeks suckers
Spreading a bad reputation in a new territory, my gun is looking for useless targets.
On the regular mashin' in a black Ac Integ-ra
Driving a black Acura Integra on regular routes.
Cock back, sixty seconds til the draw that's when I'm dead in ya
Preparing to shoot- it will only take sixty seconds from the gunshot to your death.
Feet first, you got a nice gat but my heat's worse
You start feet first, but although you have a nice gun, mine is better.
From a thug to preachin' church, I gave you love now you eatin' dirt
From being a criminal, I have turned into a preacher. I once gave you love, but now you are facing the harsh consequences.
Needin' work and I ain't the nigga to put you on
In need of work, but not the right person to assist you.
'Cause word is bond when I was broke I had to hustle til dawn
I had to work and struggle until dawn to bring upon my word.
That's when sun came up, there's only one way up
But the sun rose, and now there's only one way my life can go- up.
Hold ya head and stay up, to all my niggaz get ya pay and weight up
Stay strong and don't give up, my friends. Prioritize making money and getting healthy.
If it's on then it's on, we break beat-breaks Outlawz on a paper chase
If it's a challenge, then let's meet it- We Outlawz will do our best to complete any paper tasks.
Can you relate to this shit? I don't got, be the shit I gotta take
Can you understand what I'm saying? Having nothing to fall back on, making the most of whatever I have is key.
Dealin' with fate, hoping God don't close the gate
Tackling destiny and hoping that God will not shut the gate of salvation.
We've been traveling on this wavy road long time
I, along with my audience, have long been traveling on this unpredictable journey.
Til I be take off this load but we ride, ride it like a bullet
Until I am free from the burdens in my life, let's hold on tight and ride through it like a bullet.
Hail Mary, Hail Mary, we won't worry everything will come real
Let's pray to Mother Mary and have faith that everything in our lives will come true.
Free like the bird in the tree, we won't worry everything will come real
We should be free like the birds who aren't worried about anything and have faith that everything will ultimately come true.
Yes, we free like the bird in the tree we runni' from the penitentiary
Yes, we are as free as the bird in the tree and we are running away from prison.
This is the time for we liberty, Hail Mary, Hail Mary
Right now is the time for us to obtain freedom, so let's pray to Mother Mary for strength.
Westside, Outlawz, Makaveli the Don, Solo, Killuminati, The 7 Days
This is Tupac's tribute reference to his crew and philosophy. The Westside, Outlawz, and Killuminati ideology under his name, alias Makaveli the Don, were also referenced in the album title as a nod to his belief that he was not dead and would come back after 7 years.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: TYRONE (B-RIZELL) WRICE, TUPAC SHAKUR, BRUCE WASHINGTON, KOTARI (PKA COX, RUFUS COOPER, YAFEU FULA, JENNY PAQUETTE
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Edghord Leconte
Best rapper ever. R.I.P Pac!
robin thompson
these remixes bring tears .. RiP Pac... Even in school teachers would let us read & review The Rose That Grew From Concrete ... wtf even these old white middle class b*tches knew about you .. you are the greatest
Rob P Z
Excellent remix.
Marko Jovanovic
My best Rap and Beat!!!!
BiShop_- HH
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Diesel Lokesh
Tha Was a Sickkked 🔥Ahh Gangstah Song!!...
KebabGames420 hehe xD
Nah lads what did they do with this one on Spotify? It's all censored
Emmb
Great
thebig4l
Thatz Dope
Tupac._. Immortal
Tf a YB fan doing here