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.
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2Pac Lyrics
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Just Pour a nigga a glass
Hennessey, that dark shit (That's right)
That's right
Ay pour me some of that too baby
They wanna knows my role model, it's in a brown bottle
Hennessy
They wanna knows my role model, it's in a brown bottle
(You know our motherfuckin motto)
Hennessy
Hahaha, y'all niggas can't fuck with this ol' thug shit
Hennessy
(That's what you sippin on, now what's your name nigga?)
Big ballin' ass nigga named 'Pac
Now I was born in the gutter facin life or death
I was a thug ever since my mama gave me breath
These motherfuckers wanna see me die, so who am I
To try to warn 'em, I 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 ain't no love bitch
I maintain in the game in the gutter's where I still kick it
I'm trying to hustle up a meal ticket
I'm still wicked in my ways, a hustler 'til my dying days
Ain't nuttin wrong with gettin paid, so nigga blaze
Cause we some motherfuckin fools
Walkin through the streets wearing jewels, breakin niggas makin moves
Even the cops can't stop us, my enemies flip
When they see me drink a fifth of that Hennessy
They wanna knows my role model, it's in a brown bottle
(Yo what's our motherfuckin motto nigga?)
Hennessy
They wanna knows my role model, it's in a brown bottle
(You know our motherfuckin motto)
Hennessy
Hahaha, y'all niggas can't fuck with this ol' thug shit
Hennessy
(That's what I'm sippin on, now let me tell 'em who I be)
Big ballin' ass nigga named Trice
Now I was born in Detroit on the side that's West
Troubled child comin up I had to ride I guess
Tried to apply myself, them niggas was ballin
My mama couldn't tell me shit, the streets was callin
I was often involved with niggas breakin the law
I look back, 'Pac nigga, we was bankin off raw
P-Funk got it pumpin, he had the connects
Threw the sack to his lil' niggas workin the set
And if you got it you gettin wet, nigga bet on that
Don't come around hurr on that floss shit
Detroit niggas off shit
(Robbin niggas in the do'ways) That's right
(With my four-four, that's the sure way)
And this your road days, All Eyez on Me
We was looney I suppose, you could (die homie)
O. Trice always rep his block
Pass the Henn and that ice
I'm on a track with 'Pac nigga
They wanna knows my role model, it's in a brown bottle
(Yo what's our motherfuckin motto nigga?)
Hennessy
They wanna knows my role model, it's in a brown bottle
(You know our motherfuckin motto)
Hennessy
Hahaha, y'all niggas can't fuck with this ol' thug shit
Hennessy
Yeah, ay 'Pac, 'Pac, nigga Detroit love you boy
You put it down out here, I mean, y'know
Me and my family, my friends, nigga we ride for you always
2Pacalypse Now 'til infinity boy, forever
Shady Records, Afeni Shakur, whattup? Yeah
Obie Trice, pour out a lil' liquor nigga
In "Hennessy," 2Pac and Obie Trice talk about the power of Hennessy, a popular brand of cognac. They explain that they don't want to drink anything else, and they don't care what people think. They see Hennessy as their role model because it's always there for them in brown bottles. They claim that Hennessy gives them the courage and strength to face their enemies, whom they describe as jealous of their thug lifestyle. They use their rough experiences on the streets to justify their drinking, and they have no regrets about it.
The chorus of the song revolves around Hennessy being their role model, as they repeat it several times throughout the song. The verses focus on their individual experiences of growing up on the streets and how drinking Hennessy has become a part of their lives. They see themselves as living by the code of the streets and not needing anyone's approval. They take pride in their lifestyle and are willing to die for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hahah! Yeah nigga fuck that gin & juice (Hennessy)
I don't want gin or juice, only give me Hennessy to drink.
Just Pour a nigga a glass
Please pour me a glass of Hennessy.
Hennessey, that dark shit (That's right)
Hennessy is a type of dark-colored drink.
Ay pour me some of that too baby
Give me some Hennessy to drink as well.
They wanna knows my role model, it's in a brown bottle
People want to know who my role model is, but it's in a bottle of Hennessy.
(Yo what's our motherfuckin motto nigga?)
What's our motto, which is related to Hennessy?
Hennessy
The motto is Hennessy.
Hahaha, y'all niggas can't fuck with this ol' thug shit
You guys can't compete with our tough attitude and behavior.
That's what you sippin on, now what's your name nigga?
You're also drinking Hennessy, so what's your name?
Big ballin' ass nigga named 'Pac
My name is 'Pac and I come from a wealthy background.
Now I was born in the gutter facin life or death
I was born into a difficult situation that involved struggle and survival.
I was a thug ever since my mama gave me breath
I have always been a criminal or gangster, even since birth.
These motherfuckers wanna see me die, so who am I
People want me dead, so I am not afraid to retaliate against them.
To try to warn 'em, I buck and bomb 'em, them niggas fry
If someone threatens me, I will attack and defeat them until they surrender.
Hey, remember me? Down that Hennessy
You remember me? I was drinking Hennessy before.
The nigga you don't wanna see, let me proceed
I'm the last person you want to see because I'm dangerous.
My definition of some thug shit, y'all don't hear me
My definition of tough behavior is not what you hear from others.
Now that it's poppin ain't no love bitch
There is no love when things get difficult or dangerous.
I maintain in the game in the gutter's where I still kick it
Despite challenges, I continue to be a part of the criminal underworld.
I'm trying to hustle up a meal ticket
I'm hustling and scheming to earn a lot of money quickly.
I'm still wicked in my ways, a hustler 'til my dying days
I am still a criminal or gangster and will remain one until the end of my life.
Ain't nuttin wrong with gettin paid, so nigga blaze
There is nothing wrong with earning money, so go ahead and do it quickly.
Cause we some motherfuckin fools
We are foolish and don't care about the consequences of our actions.
Walkin through the streets wearing jewels, breakin niggas makin moves
We walk around the streets wearing expensive jewelry and intimidating others.
Even the cops can't stop us, my enemies flip
We are untouchable by law enforcement, and our enemies are afraid of us.
When they see me drink a fifth of that Hennessy
People get scared when they see me drinking Hennessy.
Now I was born in Detroit on the side that's West
I was born in the city of Detroit on the west side of town.
Troubled child comin up I had to ride I guess
Growing up, I was a troubled kid and had to be tough to survive.
Tried to apply myself, them niggas was ballin
I tried to do better, but my peers were engaged in criminal activities and making a lot of money.
My mama couldn't tell me shit, the streets was callin
My mother couldn't control me because I was too focused on the criminal underworld.
I was often involved with niggas breakin the law
I was frequently around people who were breaking the law.
I look back, 'Pac nigga, we was bankin off raw
When I think back on my past, I remember that I was illegally making a lot of money.
P-Funk got it pumpin, he had the connects
P-Funk was able to get things moving and had connections in the criminal world.
Threw the sack to his lil' niggas workin the set
He gave drugs or money to his younger associates who were also involved in his criminal agenda.
And if you got it you gettin wet, nigga bet on that
If you have the money or drugs, he's going to take it from you.
Don't come around hurr on that floss shit
Don't flaunt your wealth or success around here, or you will be a target.
Detroit niggas off shit
People from Detroit are always up to something, usually criminal in nature.
(Robbin niggas in the do'ways) That's right
We are robbing people in the doorways of buildings, and there's nothing you can do about it.
(With my four-four, that's the sure way)
A .44 caliber gun is the most effective way to ensure that someone gets robbed and complies with our demands.
And this your road days, All Eyez on Me
This is my time to shine, and everyone is paying attention to me and my actions.
We was looney I suppose, you could (die homie)
We were wild and dangerous, and you could easily die around us.
O. Trice always rep his block
Obie Trice always supports his neighborhood and criminal associates.
Pass the Henn and that ice
Pass the Hennessy and ice to mix with it.
I'm on a track with 'Pac nigga
I am collaborating on a song with 2Pac.
Yeah, ay 'Pac, 'Pac, nigga Detroit love you boy
Hey, 2Pac, we love you in Detroit.
You put it down out here, I mean, y'know
You made a big impact when you came to Detroit and performed.
Me and my family, my friends, nigga we ride for you always
My friends and family will always support you and your music.
2Pacalypse Now 'til infinity boy, forever
Your music will live on forever, from 2Pacalypse Now and beyond.
Shady Records, Afeni Shakur, whattup? Yeah
Sending greetings to Shady Records and Afeni Shakur (2Pac's mother).
Obie Trice, pour out a lil' liquor nigga
Obie Trice is asking for someone to pour out a little bit of liquor as a tribute or memorial.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDY THELUSMA, CHRISTOPHER WALKER, KEVIN RHAMES, MALCOLM GREENIDGE, MAURICE S. HARDING, PATRICK L. BROWN, RANDY WALKER, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR, TYRUSS GERALD HIMES
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@bibarz2377
This is one of the most underrated songs of all time
@makaveliversepro7434
I am a time traveler from the year 2099, and believe me, we are still listening to this beat. Love it.
@grandwarriorhh9112
Yes sir much be a real time traveler
@user-ty7py7mr2w
Bumping this with my outdoor cats 😼❤️🙏
@impact3585
Who still hearing this in 2023 ?
@MohammedMahdi8005
Legends never die, tupac may be physically gone but he will live forever in our hearts, our minds and his dope music
@LachlanM2438
what do you mean bro he's in cuba
@LOLPlayersuka94
@@LachlanM2438 like fr brother be chilling with some hoes henny and blunt
@jessievelasco6074
Just pour a little Hennessy that dark shit
@ricardohilliger3566
Unfortunately not forever 😞 i think my generation the 1995 gen is the last who will remember pac‘s greatness! He was is and will ever be the GOAT but ppl will forget him 😞