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.
Hennessey (feat. E.D.I. Of The
2Pac Lyrics
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Ha ha, yeah
(Tupac)
Nigga fuck that Gin and Juice (Hennessy)
Just Pour a nigga a glass
(Obie Trice)
Hey pour me some of that too baby
(Chorus: Tupac/Obie Trice)
They wanna know who's my role model
It's in the brown bottle (Yo what's our motherfucking motto nigga?)
Hennessy
They wanna know who's my role model
It's in the brown bottle (You know our motherfucking motto)
Hennessy
(Tupac)
Ha ha ha ha, Y'all niggaz can't fuck with this whole thug shit (Hennessy)
(Obie Trice)
That's what your sippin on
Now what's you name nigga?
(Tupac)
Big ballin ass nigga named Pac
(Verse 1: Tupac)
Now I was born in the gutter facing life or death
I was a thug ever since my momma gave me breath
These motherfuckaz wanna see me die
So who am I to try to warn 'em, I'll buck and bomb 'em, them niggas fry
Hey remember me? Down that Hennessy
The nigga you don't wanna see, let me proceed
My definition of some thug shit, y'all don't hear me?
Now that it's poppin aint no love bitch
I maintain in the game, in the gutter is where I still kick it
I'm tryin to hustle up a meal ticket
I'm still wicked in my ways, a hustler till my dying days
Aint nothin wrong with gettin paid
So nigga blaze, cuz we some motherfuckin fools
Walkin through the streets wearing jewels
Breakin niggaz, fakin moves
Even the cops can't stop us
My enemies flip when the see me drink a fifth of that Hennessy
(Chorus: Tupac/Obie Trice)
They wanna know who's my role model
It's in the brown bottle (Yo what's our motherfucking motto nigga?)
Hennessy
They wanna know who's my role model
It's in the brown bottle (You know our motherfucking motto)
Hennessy
(Tupac)
Ha ha ha, Y'all niggaz can't fuck with this whole thug shit (Hennessy)
(Obie Trice)
That's what I'm sippin on
Now let me tell 'em who I be
(Tupac)
Big ballin ass nigga named Trice
(Verse 2: Obie Trice)
Now I was born in Detroit on the side that's west
Troubled child, commin up I had to ride I guess
Tried to apply myself, but niggas was ballin
My momma couldn't tell me shit, the streets was callin
I was often involved with niggaz breakin the law
I look back Pac nigga, we was bankin off raw
P Funk, got it pumpin, he had the connects
Through the sack to us little niggaz workin the set
And if you got it you getting wet, nigga bet on that
Don't come around hurr on that floss shit
Detroit niggaz off shit
(Robbin niggaz in the door ways) That's right
(With my 4-4, that's the sure way)
And this your old days, all eyez on me
We was loony I suppose you could (die homie)
O Trice always repped his block
The lyrics of 2Pac's song Hennessey depict a celebration of indulgent behavior in the form of drinking, with the brown bottle of Hennessy as the rapper's role model. The song touches on themes of rebellion, street life, and survival, with Tupac boasting of his thug-like persona as he recounts his life story that began in poverty and desperation, and now his newfound success. The chorus repeats the phrase "They wanna know who's my role model / It's in the brown bottle / Hennessy," glorifying the dark liquor as a symbol of power and defiance for the rappers.
In the introductory lines of the song, Tupac dismisses the popular drink of choice, "Gin and Juice," and declares his love for Hennessy. He also asks for the bottle to be poured generously, emphasizing their devotion to the drink. The line "Ha ha ha ha, Y'all niggas can't fuck with this whole thug shit" reinforces the idea that the rappers are rebels, and their love for the Hennessy bottle is a way of asserting their social status and power.
The second verse by Obie Trice narrates his experience of growing up in Detroit and how his environment shaped his rough persona. He shares his struggle to apply himself to a better life, but the streets kept calling him, and he found himself breaking the law. The song ends with Tupac and Trice professing their loyalty to their respective blocks, emphasizing how their street upbringing and Hennessy-drinking lifestyle has been beneficial to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga fuck that Gin and Juice (Hennessy)
I don't want Gin and Juice, I want Hennessy
Just Pour a nigga a glass
I just want a glass of Hennessy
Hennessy, that dark shit (That's right)
Hennessy is the good stuff
Hey pour me some of that too baby
Give me some Hennessy too
They wanna know who's my role model
People ask who I look up to
It's in the brown bottle (Yo what's our motherfucking motto nigga?)
My role model is Hennessy, that's our motto
Y'all niggaz can't fuck with this whole thug shit (Hennessy)
You guys can't compete with my thug life, made possible by Hennessy
That's what your sippin on
Now what's you name nigga?
That's what you're drinking, what's your name?
Big ballin ass nigga named Pac
I'm a wealthy guy named Pac
Now I was born in the gutter facing life or death
I was a thug ever since my momma gave me breath
I was born in rough circumstances and have been a thug since birth
These motherfuckaz wanna see me die
So who am I to try to warn 'em, I'll buck and bomb 'em, them niggas fry
People want to kill me, but I won't hesitate to retaliate and defeat them
My definition of some thug shit, y'all don't hear me?
This is what I consider true thug behavior, do you understand?
Now that it's poppin aint no love bitch
I maintain in the game, in the gutter is where I still kick it
I have to stay tough and maintain my status in the game, even if it means doing dirty things
I'm tryin to hustle up a meal ticket
I'm still wicked in my ways, a hustler till my dying days
Aint nothin wrong with gettin paid
I'm hustling to make money until I die, and I see nothing wrong with that
So nigga blaze, cuz we some motherfuckin fools
Walkin through the streets wearing jewels
Breakin niggaz, fakin moves
Even the cops can't stop us
My enemies flip when they see me drink a fifth of that Hennessy
We're foolish thugs walking around with expensive jewelry, causing trouble and getting away with it. My enemies tremble when they see me drinking Hennessy
Now let me tell 'em who I be
Big ballin ass nigga named Trice
Let me introduce myself, I'm a wealthy guy named Trice
Now I was born in Detroit on the side that's west
Troubled child, commin up I had to ride I guess
I was born and raised in a difficult part of Detroit
Tried to apply myself, but niggas was ballin
My momma couldn't tell me shit, the streets was callin
I tried to do something positive with my life, but my peers were too focused on making money. My mother couldn't stop me from getting involved in the streets
I was often involved with niggaz breakin the law
I look back Pac nigga, we was bankin off raw
P Funk, got it pumpin, he had the connects
I frequently participated in criminal activity. I remember Pac, we were making money from selling drugs. P Funk was our supplier
Through the sack to us little niggaz workin the set
And if you got it you getting wet, nigga bet on that
P Funk gave drugs to us young guys working for him. If you had money, you could buy from us
Don't come around hurr on that floss shit
Detroit niggaz off shit
Don't come to Detroit showing off or you'll regret it. Detroit guys are tough
(Robbin niggaz in the door ways) That's right
(With my 4-4, that's the sure way)
And this your old days, all eyez on me
We was loony I suppose you could (die homie)
I used to rob guys standing in doorways with my gun. Things have changed and now everyone is watching me. We were crazy back then, I guess I could have died
O Trice always repped his block
I always represented my neighborhood
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dritanjaupaj9865
[Hyrje: 2Pac] Nigga, qij atë xhin dhe lëng, unë jam duke u dështuar me Hennessy Thjesht më derdh një gotë nga ajo mut i errët Ashtu është
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[Refreni: 2Pac & Brown Sleepy] Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy (Hennessy) hahaha, po Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy (Hennessy)
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[Vargu Një: 2Pac] Tani kam lindur në jetën apo vdekjen e ullukut Unë kam qenë bandit që kur mamaja më dha frymë Këta nënat duan të më shohin të vdes Pra, kush jam unë që të përpiqem t'i paralajmëroj? I kam bombarduar, ata skuqen niggas Hej, më mban mend? Poshtë Hennessy Nigga që nuk doni ta shihni, më lini të vazhdoj Përkufizimi im për disa mut mutanë, nuk do të më dëgjoni Tani që është poppin ', nuk është dashuri, kurvë Mbaj në lojë, në hendekun ku ende e godas Jam duke provuar një biletë vakti Unë jam akoma i lig në rrugët e mia, një mashtrues deri në ditët e mia të vuajtjes Nuk është e gabuar 'duke u paguar', kështu që nigga flakëron 'Sepse ne disa budallenj të nënës Ecni nëpër rrugë duke gdhendur bizhuteritë, duke prishur lëvizjet 'niggas fakin' Edhe policët nuk mund të na ndalojnë, armiqtë e mi rrokullisen Kur më shohin duke pirë një të pestën e asaj Hennessy
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[Refreni: 2Pac & Brown Sleepy] Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy (Hennessy), haha, ashtu është Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy (Hennessy)
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[Vargu Dy: Edi Amin] Po Natën vonë, nën dritat e qytetit Henn 'më bëri të ndjehem' si duhet, unë jam duke u përpjekur të ruaj nga swervin ' Ajo është shumë mirë dhe e do edhe Henninë Pas disa të shtënave, ajo tha, "Unë mund të bëj atë që dua të bëj" (Rightshtë e drejtë) Ne nuk jemi duke shampanjë (nah) ne jashtë Henn-Rock Alkoolistët përsëri në pije alkoolike sepse nuk mund të ndalemi (Nuk mund të ndalemi) Dhe nuk do të ndalemi (nuk do të ndalemi) gjatë gjithë natës 'Përplasni agimin, merrni', Hennessy
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[Ura: Kafe e përgjumur] Ooooh, lady watchin '(Lady watchin) as I'm glidin' by (glidin 'by) Dhe vendi është duke u hedhur, që unë nuk mund ta mohoj (Jo, jo, jo) Ooh, mezi pres të hyj, hedh gotën time në qiell (gotë në qiell) Për njerëzit në parti ',' deri në mëngjes '
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[Refreni: 2Pac & Brown Sleepy] Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy (Hennessy) Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy (Hennessy) (Hahaha, y'all niggas nuk mund të qij me këtë mut 'ol bandit) Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy (Hennessy), hahaha Ata duan ta njohin modelin tim, është në një shishe kafe Ooooh, ba-ba, ba-ba-dahhhhh Hennessy
@thehiphoptv6394
Hip hop music not the same we pac back 🔥
@jaidabrown1440
Sleepy brown did his thang on this
@tonewest211
We gon' pour n sip heavy tonite for the homie 2Pac! 🍻 #RIP 🔫 🚘🔊🚾
@jin8684
Ok. Hope that night 3 years ago was dope.
@fpsbelarus5307
4 years for me...@@jin8684
@felipeoliveira4449
This Beat..,.👏👏👏👏
@marvinbienaime2012
The smoooooothest song on this album, easily🔥🔥🔥🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿
@donfuego5716
So lit 🔥
@macdabluepanther
These that smooth G ish right here. The new school needa take notes
@sinokadafi1797
I feel like he was throwin a shot at Snoop in the beginning,lmao