"I Ain't Mad at Cha" is a song by rapper 2Pac released shortly after his de… Read Full Bio ↴"I Ain't Mad at Cha" is a song by rapper 2Pac released shortly after his death as the sixth single from his album All Eyez on Me. The song is a heartfelt tribute, possibly to his friend Napoleon who had converted to Islam. The song features contemporary soul singer Danny Boy who provided the vocals for the song's hook. The song did well in the United Kingdom, reaching the number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. It was not released as a single in the United States, thus making it ineligible to chart on the Billboard singles charts (due to chart rules at the time), but reached numbers 18 and 58 in the R&B and Pop Airplay charts, respectively. It also reached number two on the New Zealand Singles Chart.

The track was produced by Dat Nigga Daz (who now goes by Daz Dillinger) and samples the song "A Dream" by DeBarge. The song was recorded the same day 2Pac was released from prison, and was the second song he recorded when he came out ("Ambitionz Az a Ridah" being the first).The single was released two days after 2Pac's death. As so, by the time this single was released, 2Pac had already finished recording his next album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. It has been labeled by many one of the best songs on "All Eyez on Me" and one of the greatest in 2Pac's career. The song also appeared on 2Pac's Greatest Hits album. Another song on the CD single proved to be popular among fans. "Heartz of Men" appeared on 4 of 2Pac's albums, compared to 3 for "I Ain't Mad at Cha". These include: All Eyez on Me, 2Pac Live, 2Pac's Greatest Hits, and a remixed version on Nu-Mixx Klazzics. A remix was made of Rihanna's "We Ride" to include elements of "I Ain't Mad at Cha". R&B group BLACKstreet also used the identical keyboard tune in "Don't Leave Me" off of their Another Level album. The track sampled Children of the Corn's "American Dream". On the clean version there is a fourth verse, whereas on the album version there is only 3.

For the video the whole song was re-recorded with a live band. Featuring horns and strings Kevyn Lewis commissioned a band featuring Cornelius Mims, Warryn Campbell, Priest, Ricky Rouse, and Darryl Crooks to replay the track. The new track was recorded at Can-am Studio by Conley Abrams, it was mixed at Larrabee North by Abrams. It was shot weeks before 2Pac's death.

The music video begins with 2Pac and a friend of his (Bokeem Woodbine) leaving a hotel party at night. While waiting for someone to arrive a hooded man comes up, pulls out a handgun, and starts shooting in their direction. As 2Pac pushes them out of the way, he gets hit by at least one bullet. In the ambulance his body gives in and he passes away. As an angel he goes back to Earth and watches his friend as he struggles through the next days away from his friend. While this is going on 2Pac is shown rapping to his friend, (who can't see or hear him) and at an elegant party in Heaven. Look-alikes of many deceased entertainers are revealed to be playing the beat in the party, featuring (among others), Redd Foxx, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Florence Ballard, Sammy Davis Jr., and Louis Armstrong. Danny Boy is also present in Heaven as an angel.

In the censored version, the third verse of the song is completely replaced with new lyrics which talk about the struggles of living, God, and life after death. The video ends with the words "Dedicated to Mutulu Shakur and Geronimo Pratt" appearing on the screen. These individuals are 2Pac's stepfather and godfather, respectively. The music video was voted #33 on the "MTV Top 100 of 1996" ranking music videos. The concept of the video (showing 2Pac's death and him being on Earth as an angel) was used as evidence by many who believed in the 7 Day Theory that Tupac is still alive. The music video is available on the edition of Tupac: Live at the House of Blues and it was the last music video to be made in Tupac's lifetime.

I Ain't Mad at Cha
2Pac Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Change, shit
I guess change is good for any of us
Whatever it take for any of y'all niggas to get up out the hood
Shit, I'm witcha, I ain't mad at cha
Got nothin' but love for ya, do your thing, boy

Yeah, all the homies that I ain't talk to in a while
I'ma send this one out for y'all, kna' mean?

'Cause I ain't mad at cha
Heard y'all tearin' up shit out there, kickin' up dust
Givin' a motherfuck
Yeah, niggas (mad at cha)
'Cause I ain't mad at cha

Now we was once two niggas of the same kind
Quick to holla at a hoochie with the same line
You was just a little smaller but you still rolled
Got stretched to Y.A. and hit the hood swole
'Member when you had a Jheri Curl, didn't quite learn
On the block, witcha Glock, trippin' off sherm
Collect calls to the till, sayin' how ya changed
Oh, you a Muslim now, no more dope game
Heard you might be comin' home, just got bail
Wanna go to the Mosque, don't wanna chase tail
I seems I lost my little homie, he's a changed man
Hit the pen' and now no sinnin' is the game plan
When I talk about money, all you see is the struggle
When I tell you I'm livin' large, you tell me it's trouble
Congratulations on the weddin', I hope your wife know
She got a playa for life, and that's no bullshittin'
I know we grew apart, you probably don't remember
I used to fiend for your sister, but never went up in her
And I can see us after school, we'd bomb
On the first motherfucker with the wrong shit on
Now the whole shit's changed, and we don't even kick it
Got a big money scheme, and you ain't even with it
Hmm, knew in my heart you was the same motherfucker that
Go toe-to-toe when it's time for roll, you got a brother's back
And I can't even trip, 'cause I'm just laughin' at cha
You tryin' hard to maintain, then go 'head
'Cause I ain't mad at cha
(Hmm) (I ain't mad at cha)

I ain't, mad, at cha (I ain't mad at cha)
I ain't, mad, at cha

We used to be like distant cousins, fightin', playin' dozens
Whole neighborhood buzzin', knowin', that we wasn't
Used to catch us on the roof or behind the stairs
I'm gettin' blitzed and I reminisce on all the times we shared
Besides bumpin' and grindin', wasn't nothin' on our mind
In time we learned to live a life of crime
Rewind us back, to a time was much too young to know
I caught a felony lovin' the way the guns blow
And even though we separated, you said that you'd wait
Don't give nobody no coochie while I be locked upstate
I kiss my mama goodbye, and wipe the tears from her lonely eyes
Said I'll return but I gotta fight the fate's arrived
Don't shed a tear, 'cause mama I ain't happy here
I'm through trial, no more smiles, for a couple years
They got me goin' mad, I'm knockin' busters on they backs
In my cell, thinkin, "Hell, I know one day I'll be back"
As soon as I touch down
I told my girl I'll be there, so prepare, to get fucked down
The homies wanna kick it, but I'm just laughin' at cha
'Cause you's a down-ass bitch, and I ain't mad at cha

I ain't, mad, at cha (I ain't mad at cha)
I ain't, mad, at cha (a true down-ass bitch, and I ain't mad at cha)

Well, guess who's movin' up? This nigga's ballin' now
Bitches be callin' to get it, hookers keep fallin' down
He went from nothin' to lots, ten karats to rock
Went from a nobody nigga to the big, man on the block
He's Mister Local Celebrity, addicted to move a key
Most hated by enemy, escape in the luxury
See, first you was our nigga but you made it, so the choice is made
Now we gotta slay you while you faded, in the younger days
So full of pain while the weapons blaze
Gettin' so high off that bomb, hopin' we make it, to the better days
'Cause crime pays, and in time
You'll find a rhyme'll blaze
You'll feel the fire from the niggas in my younger days
So many changed on me, so many tried to plot
That I keep a Glock beside my head, when will it stop?
'Til God return me to my essence
'Cause even as a adolescent, I refuse to be a convalescent
So many questions, and they ask me if I'm still down
I moved up out of the ghetto, so I ain't real now?
They got so much to say, but I'm just laughin' at cha
You niggas just don't know, but I ain't mad at cha (I)

I ain't, mad at cha (and I ain't mad at cha)
I ain't mad (hell nah I ain't mad at cha) at cha
I ain't, mad at cha (and I ain't mad at cha)
I ain't, mad at cha (I ain't mad at cha)

I ain't, mad at cha, no
I ain't mad at cha

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Ain't Mad At Cha," 2Pac (Tupac Shakur) expresses his willingness to let go of the past and move on. He understands that change is sometimes necessary for growth, and he encourages his old friends to pursue their dreams even if it means leaving their neighborhood. He reminisces about the ups and downs of their friendship, acknowledges the mistakes they made, and celebrates the moments they shared. Tupac's verse paints a picture of two boys who grew up together, got involved in the drug game, and went their separate ways after one of them went to prison. Even though they have different lives now, 2Pac still has love for his friend and appreciates the bond they had.

Tupac's message is one of peace, understanding, and acceptance. He recognizes that his old friend has changed, but that doesn't mean he's angry or resentful. On the contrary, he respects his friend's decision to be a better person and wishes him nothing but success. The overall tone of the song is bittersweet, as 2Pac acknowledges the passage of time and the loss of innocence, but also looks forward to a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

Change, shit
Change, can be difficult and uncomfortable

I guess change is good for any of us
I suppose change can be beneficial for all of us

Whatever it take for any of y'all niggas to get up out the hood
Whatever it takes for any of you to escape the struggles of the neighborhood

Shit, I'm witcha, I ain't mad at cha
Well, I'm with you, I don't hold any grudges against you

Got nothin' but love for ya, do your thing, boy
I have nothing but love for you, go ahead and pursue your dreams, my friend

Yeah, all the homies that I ain't talk to in a while
Yes, this goes out to all my friends I haven't spoken to in a long time

I'ma send this one out for y'all, kna' mean?
I dedicate this song to all of you, you know what I'm sayin'?

'Cause I ain't mad at cha
Because I hold no resentment against any of you

Heard y'all tearin' up shit out there, kickin' up dust
I heard you guys are causing mayhem, stirring up trouble

Givin' a motherfuck
Not giving a damn about the consequences

Yeah, niggas (mad at cha)
Yeah, other people are mad at you

'Cause I ain't mad at cha
But I don't hold any anger towards you

Now we was once two niggas of the same kind
We used to be two individuals who shared a lot in common

Quick to holla at a hoochie with the same line
We were both quick to approach women with the same smooth talk

You was just a little smaller but you still rolled
You were younger and smaller, but you still hung around with us

Got stretched to Y.A. and hit the hood swole
You got sent to Youth Authority and returned to the neighborhood tougher

'Member when you had a Jheri Curl, didn't quite learn
Remember when you had that Jheri Curl hairstyle, but you hadn't yet learned important lessons

On the block, witcha Glock, trippin' off sherm
You used to hang out on the streets with your gun, getting high on PCP

Collect calls to the till, sayin' how ya changed
You would make phone calls from prison, talking about how you've changed

Oh, you a Muslim now, no more dope game
Oh, you've converted to Islam and left behind the drug dealing lifestyle

Heard you might be comin' home, just got bail
I heard you might be getting released from jail, just posted bail

Wanna go to the Mosque, don't wanna chase tail
You want to attend the Mosque, not pursue women

I seems I lost my little homie, he's a changed man
It seems like I lost my close friend, he's a completely different person now

Hit the pen' and now no sinnin' is the game plan
You went to prison and now your game plan is to avoid committing any sins

When I talk about money, all you see is the struggle
When I talk about wealth, all you perceive is the hardship I faced to achieve it

When I tell you I'm livin' large, you tell me it's trouble
When I inform you that I am successful, you warn me that it will lead to problems

Congratulations on the weddin', I hope your wife know
Congratulations on your wedding, I hope your wife understands

She got a playa for life, and that's no bullshittin'
She has a loyal partner for life, and I'm not just saying that

I know we grew apart, you probably don't remember
I know we've drifted apart, you probably don't recall

I used to fiend for your sister, but never went up in her
I used to have a strong desire for your sister, but I never pursued a sexual relationship with her

And I can see us after school, we'd bomb
I can envision us after school, wreaking havoc and causing trouble

On the first motherfucker with the wrong shit on
Targeting the first person who was dressed inappropriately or acting disrespectfully

Now the whole shit's changed, and we don't even kick it
Now everything has completely changed, and we don't even hang out together anymore

Got a big money scheme, and you ain't even with it
I have a lucrative plan to make money, but you're not involved or interested

Hmm, knew in my heart you was the same motherfucker that
Hmm, I always knew deep down that you were the same person who

Go toe-to-toe when it's time for roll, you got a brother's back
Would stand up and fight alongside me when it's necessary, you have my support

And I can't even trip, 'cause I'm just laughin' at cha
And I can't even be upset, because I find it amusing

You tryin' hard to maintain, then go 'head
You're making a strong effort to keep going, then go ahead

'Cause I ain't mad at cha
Because I don't hold any anger towards you

(Hmm) (I ain't mad at cha)
(Hmm) (I don't hold any anger towards you)

I ain't, mad, at cha (I ain't mad at cha)
I am not angry at you

I ain't, mad, at cha
I am not angry at you

We used to be like distant cousins, fightin', playin' dozens
We used to be like distant relatives, engaging in playful fights and exchanging insults

Whole neighborhood buzzin', knowin', that we wasn't
The entire neighborhood was aware that we had a close friendship

Used to catch us on the roof or behind the stairs
People used to see us hanging out on the roof or hiding behind the stairs

I'm gettin' blitzed and I reminisce on all the times we shared
I'm getting intoxicated and reflecting on all the moments we had together

Besides bumpin' and grindin', wasn't nothin' on our mind
Aside from engaging in physical intimacy, we didn't have any other concerns

In time we learned to live a life of crime
Over time, we became accustomed to a life filled with illegal activities

Rewind us back, to a time was much too young to know
Take us back to a time when we were too young to fully understand

I caught a felony lovin' the way the guns blow
I ended up with a criminal record because I enjoyed the thrill of gun violence

And even though we separated, you said that you'd wait
Even though we went our separate ways, you promised that you would wait for me

Don't give nobody no coochie while I be locked upstate
Don't engage in sexual relationships with anyone while I am incarcerated

I kiss my mama goodbye, and wipe the tears from her lonely eyes
I said goodbye to my mother, comforting her and wiping away her tears of loneliness

Said I'll return but I gotta fight the fate's arrived
I assured her that I will come back, but first, I have to face the consequences of my actions

Don't shed a tear, 'cause mama I ain't happy here
Don't cry, mother, because I'm not content in this place

I'm through trial, no more smiles, for a couple years
I'm going through the legal process, no more happiness for a few years

They got me goin' mad, I'm knockin' busters on they backs
They have driven me to insanity, retaliating against my enemies

In my cell, thinkin, "Hell, I know one day I'll be back"
In my prison cell, thinking to myself, "Damn, I know one day I'll return here"

As soon as I touch down
Once I am released from prison

I told my girl I'll be there, so prepare, to get fucked down
I assured my girlfriend that I will be with her, so get ready for some intimate moments

The homies wanna kick it, but I'm just laughin' at cha
My friends want to hang out, but I find it amusing

'Cause you's a down-ass bitch, and I ain't mad at cha
Because you're a loyal and supportive woman, and I don't hold any anger towards you

Well, guess who's movin' up? This nigga's ballin' now
Well, guess who's succeeding? I am now wealthy and successful

Bitches be callin' to get it, hookers keep fallin' down
Women are calling me for sexual encounters, prostitutes are constantly available

He went from nothin' to lots, ten karats to rock
He went from being poor to having a lot of wealth, wearing a ten-carat diamond

Went from a nobody nigga to the big, man on the block
He went from being an insignificant person to becoming the most prominent figure in the neighborhood

He's Mister Local Celebrity, addicted to move a key
He has become a well-known local celebrity, addicted to selling drugs

Most hated by enemy, escape in the luxury
He is the most despised by his adversaries, enjoying a life of luxury

See, first you was our nigga but you made it, so the choice is made
At first, you were one of us, but now that you've become successful, the decision is made

Now we gotta slay you while you faded, in the younger days
Now we have to kill you while you're vulnerable and caught up in your past

So full of pain while the weapons blaze
Feeling so much pain as the guns fire

Gettin' so high off that bomb, hopin' we make it, to the better days
Getting intoxicated on drugs, hoping we survive long enough to reach better times

'Cause crime pays, and in time
Because engaging in illegal activities brings financial gain, and eventually

You'll find a rhyme'll blaze
You'll discover that my lyrics will ignite a fire

You'll feel the fire from the niggas in my younger days
You'll experience the intensity of the passion and aggression I had in my youth

So many changed on me, so many tried to plot
So many people turned against me, so many attempted to scheme against me

That I keep a Glock beside my head, when will it stop?
To the point that I keep a gun next to my head, wondering when all of this will end?

'Til God return me to my essence
Only when God takes me back to my true self

'Cause even as a adolescent, I refuse to be a convalescent
Because even as a young person, I refuse to be weak and helpless

So many questions, and they ask me if I'm still down
I face so many inquiries, people asking if I am still loyal and committed

I moved up out of the ghetto, so I ain't real now?
Because I've risen out of the impoverished neighborhood, am I no longer authentic?

They got so much to say, but I'm just laughin' at cha
They have so much to say about me, but I find it amusing

You niggas just don't know, but I ain't mad at cha (I)
You guys simply don't understand, but I hold no anger towards you (I)

I ain't, mad, at cha (and I ain't mad at cha)
I am not angry at you

I ain't mad (hell nah I ain't mad at cha) at cha
I'm not mad (hell no, I'm not angry with you) at you

I ain't, mad, at cha (and I ain't mad at cha)
I am not angry at you

I ain't, mad, at cha (I ain't mad at cha)
I am not angry at you

I ain't, mad, at cha, no
I am not angry at you, no

I ain't mad at cha
I am not angry at you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Delmar Arnaud, Danny Steward, Tupac Shakur, Etterlene Jordan

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

No Related Genres

More Genres

No Artists Found

More Artists Load All

No Albums Found

More Albums Load All

No Tracks Found

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@acenturyofblackmusic1655

4y↑1.8K

Father forgive us for livin' while all my homies stuck in prison
Barely breathin' believin' that the world is a prism
It's like a ghetto we can never leave
A broken rose givin' bloom through the cracks of the concrete
So many other things for us to see
Things to be, our history so full of tragedy and misery
To all my homies never made it home
The dead peers I shed tattooed tears for, when I'm alone
Picture us inside a ghetto heaven, a place to rest
Findin' peace through this land of stress
In my chest I feel pain come in sudden storms
Life full of rain in this game watch for lead thorns
Our unborn never got to grow, never got to see what's next
In this world full of countless threats
I beg God, to make a way for our ghetto kids to breathe
Show us sign, make us all believe.

@lejatoproductions520

22w

I never told you that I love you.
I was angry about all the pain that you put this family through.
Now that you are no longer here,
I want you near.
I wish I could see you one last time.
The heavy burden of regret weighs on my mind.
What if we would have reconciled?
I would do anything to make you proud, and to see you smile.
Looking back on my childhood,
you weren't near the perfect parent.
But you tried so hard to be the best father you could be.
I pray that God would have mercy over your soul.
May He embrace you with open arms and love.
We never had much of a father and son relationship,
hopefully, we can have that in the heavens above.
I am tired of crying so many tears because I miss you.
I wish you were here.

All comments from YouTube:

@acenturyofblackmusic1655

4y↑1.8K

@ULIEINTOME

4y↑104

One if his best versus of all in my opinion... we need him right now RIP TUPAC SHAKUR

@haymaola9588

4y↑6

ULIEINTOME deffo🙏🏽

@johnlaborieux4573

4y↑28

Powerful lyric 💯💯

@ryan8689

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OflGwyWcft8

@n.b.0212

4y↑38

The best part of the song

106 More Replies...

@DarkPhantom-zt9gk

4y↑374

2Pac fans in 2024?

@josephmoraski9240

4y↑1

💯 💪👊

@fvanjansen2569

4y↑3

Forever

@gmoneybeats8

4y↑1

Always be

@str8outtabalkan364

4y↑1

2Pac 24/7

@jessicajohnson6042

4y↑1

Yessss

8 More Replies...

@muradbagirli4353

3y↑906

“Death is not the biggest loss in life. The biggest loss is what dies in us while we are still alive. Never give up." 2pac

@kofibrefo1916

2y↑4

🙏🙏🙏

@Karl671

2y↑7

True

@bambampewpew32

2y↑4

holy damn

@gdmaster4200

2y↑4

what can be stronger than the pain of death of those you love that cannot be muffled ... everything else can be endured

@kakistocrat6357

2y↑3

@gd master Sometimes the pain of losing/enduring something is greater than the pain of dying. It's why people unalive themselves

10 More Replies...

@razwadauker

4y↑968

27 years later and he still the king

@imbadkidniya2298

4y↑18

G O A T

@KimTran855

4y↑15

Yes and Alwayz til forever no1 cant beat and be good as him❣️

@lexxdiamondz

4y↑4

He wasnt even king when he was alive..

@keithconwell6263

4y↑14

@toney sinatra um... are you slow... who was then? Biggie doesn't have any diamond albums...

@albertjomma7385

4y↑1

Ok boomer!

38 More Replies...

@robbdoozle

2y↑268

Dre teased this on piano at the Superbowl. Gave me chills.

@stuartgray2030

Did you trickle something down your leg?

@michaelwaynejohnson7

2y↑1

Black street

@adambeaniesmith5645

2y↑3

Did he? No one saw that mate. Or watched the super bowl. I’m glad you saw this or we wouldn’t have known

@bambampewpew32

BatChest

dang though

@skd_don

2y↑14

@Adam beanie smith bro what is your problem 💀

3 More Replies...

@arib4497

2y↑253

Dr Dre throwing this down on the piano at the Superbowl brought me back. Song still slaps decades later

@michaelwaynejohnson7

2y↑1

Blackstreet

@conniemoore4801

2y↑4

@Mick Johnson he/they still sampled Bunny Debarge's song!!

@Karl671

I didn’t catch that

@michaeljones8429

@Connie Moore Ok and

@sharitafreeman2872

1y↑1

Love you always Tupac Shakur one of the greatest Rest Easy my brother

2 More Replies...

@bluckyjones

30w↑73

ANYBODY LIKE ME GOING THROUGH ALL THE OLD PAC CLASSICS CELEBRATING THIS JUSTICE WAY PAST DUE???
HE WILL FOREVER BE MY FAV ❤❤

@mex1canpapi..233

30w↑1

Yup Rip Pac

@gloriawatson2094

28w

So am I...bluckyjones

@RkLsV1

21w

hell yeah makaveli

@VNTAGEMADE

19w

right on!!!!

@kiddokenneth6606

4y↑1.8K

"Don't cry because he died" "Smile because he was born"

@mathiaschristensen9454

4y↑53

We're all Going to die at One point too...
So it's all about making the most of it

@phill555

4y↑6

😩

@adriansalinas7026

4y↑5

What if it’s an abort?

@adriansalinas7026

4y↑2

Mathias Gaming you’re probably dead by now

@sammysausage6082

4y↑3

Gay!

82 More Replies...

@paulro8496

4y↑996

He was one of the few people who rapped with all their heart and soul, and many people don't even know his name. Rest in peace.

@michalmindre7248

4y↑68

everyone knows his name brother dont worry

@youngcity4241

4y↑61

Everyone knows who tupac is lol

@rebeccadalton7942

4y↑36

Bullshit, Errbody knows Pacs name. Hes tha king of Rap 4 crying out loud

@zenoftupac9096

4y↑21

As previously mentioned in comments. EVERYONE knows 2pac. The difference between famous and timeless.

@mist-ducky7499

4y↑4

Tupac

31 More Replies...

@kennethogbodo5015

3y↑190

This man was a damn poet.

@sarahowhin

Rood

@JohnDoe-gx7rn

3y↑1

Real Talk

@2Skills4u

3y↑3

well, he did do poetry so you're just stating the obvious here lol, his poems are excellent though

@MrDpt70

3y↑4

Yes he was and the man kept trying to bring him down. They finally succeeded one evening in Vegas. There will never be another 2pac.

@izoletearistoy6978

3y↑3

Don't forget he went to art school that says alot

1 More Replies...

@hardyfxphumudzo4803

1y↑47

The only rapper who can't be compared to anyone....died in 96 but his music still top everything...
Respect to the legend Afeni gave birth to the legend

@andrewjohnson6369

47w↑1

Truth. He was a revolutionary and change people's hearts and minds. They killed him for his intelligence and influence.

@jacquelinestephenson323

46w

Hard to believe he's been gone over 25 years. I miss the 90s. I never thought I'd say that.

@veryfine69

43w

People who walk in the light are usually messiahs or prophets. My son walks in that same light.

@luvdemjets1998

2y↑60

That 3rd verse IMO is still one of my favorite verses ever from a rapper. Wasn't even in the original version but added to this clean version for this video that made it more fitting as Pac is playing the character who's in heaven with all the greats who have already left this world. That 3rd verse is a prayer, no, a plea to God that encapsulates what so many black people are feeling. When Pac says "Picture us inside a ghetto heaven" I close my eyes. Envision it, and get chills every single time.

@chuckhamilton4414

50w↑2

I get chills everytime i hear that 3rd verse

@uhh...yea19

30w

Beautiful comment brother

@yuvithedope

1y↑127

I'll never get tired of listening to this masterpiece 💚

@kathleengordon5623

50w↑2

Dito ❤

@Marcelo83uk

42w↑2

Couldn't agree more ✌️

@SeanPaulPreston

26w

Thanks bro...G...mixs 23:13🇮🇪🍀🎵🎶🔥

@Jay-ij1fl

4y↑423

Pac wearing the white suite rapping in heaven with the dead hommies besides him. This was his last video. He knew he was a dying breed. R.I.P. Tupac

@thamakavelitheory1544

4y↑25

his last video was Toss It Up, but yeah, get what you saying

@fleurestivale9394

3y↑6

his last video was Toss It Up

@vilikulmala9975

3y↑6

This touched my heart homie♥️💔 now I know, that 2Pac is free and happy in heaven

@regidon793

this wa shis first song he actualy recordred

@keyvan4097

3y↑4

This was one of his last videos and of his best songs. Especially the video version. His last video was toss it up.

3 More Replies...

@johnsonappiah4857

3y↑167

"A broken rose even blooms through the cracks of the concrete". This hit me on another level.
RIP Pac

@JF9

25w↑2

He’s got a collection of poems called ‘the rose that grew from concrete’ its mostly stuff he wrote when he was 19. It’s pretty good, give it a shot

@NicoleAC-PhD

32w↑7

A man. An educator. A revolutionary. A Martyr. Well done , TUPAC AMARU 👏🏻 . Godspeed, hope to see you on the otherside. 🤲🏽♾️💫🌟🧎🏽‍♀️

@libellu25

29w

missed !

@jadaallen4141

3y↑22

God: I need a man that rock white any day of the week.
So, God decided to create Tupac Amaru Shakur.
💜🧡💜🧡

@liberpolo5540

So true!

@yohandrys

4y↑315

He was so Handsome and talented! Shame on the monsters who robbed this man of his life.

@bril3961

4y↑4

Facts 💯

@tashaoconnor3924

3y↑3

Amen on that

@godschild5848

😞💯💯

@kimilaadubois9416

2y↑11

He robbed himself of his life by trying to be something he was not🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@skd_don

2y↑2

@Kimilaa Dubois ok

8 More Replies...

@careinekoumba1559

30w↑10

Justice for Pac from Africa ❤

@libellu25

29w

justice !

@KOBECAPPAJOJO

4y↑135

- To who ever is reading this. Blessing will come to you and love ones within the unexpected. Your beautiful, smart, intelligent and amazing. You have a purpose to fulfill put on this earth, so live up to your days being grateful for the things you have now. Family, friends, love ones, and waking up to another day able to breath, eat and sleep through these difficult times. God Bless you

@Swish_trooper45

4y↑1

Tru king jojo thank you for that

@tyty-rz6df

4y↑2

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@tyty-rz6df

4y↑2

hope the same blessings come ur way🙏🏽

@edbalzac5026

3y↑2

Thank s wise words

@leonoratemba7236

3y↑1

Amen. I am blessed. Thank you

2 More Replies...

@ceaflacca1590

3y↑254

Pac had the most meaningful songs of all time in rap he was truly on another level.There will never be another like him.A thug in peace rest up Pac.

@brunoeduardo339

3y↑1

don't quote him as if he were just a rapper

@coryarnold3369

2y↑2

Rest in peace Pac,I ain't mad at ya.

@marjoriecoleman8280

2y↑4

Yes, always sounds like he was talking from experience. 💯

@carolinajackson9293

Like that shit today 😂🤣 what Snoop said mmreyuiojhgcv..mloiu🤣😂🤗🤗🤗

@Karl671

Amen

2 More Replies...

@ingridwiggins9575

29w↑4

I truly pray pac excepted Jesus Christ. Pac if ur with our father I’ll see u soon. Rest sweetheart.❤️🤗♥️” justice for pac. 🙏🏽

@stevenokocha9908

4y↑241

It was released 15 September '96, two days after tupac's death and today is 15th September 2020. Exactly 24 years, sometimes I would be wishing R. I. P could mean "return if possible".

@laurajacobs4087

3y↑3

Rest in peace ppppopppppppppp

@foxxy_dono

3y↑4

rest in power

@alexm7627

3y↑2

Well, it can mean that, that's what God promised to those who believe Christ

@datzkedatz1738

Return in peace! Killuminati

@deborahdlamini2757

😭😭😭😭😭😭

2 More Replies...

@sandymitchell8182

1y↑43

It's a shame we lost this genius 💔

@beefstorywithraiyaan9819

4y↑146

2pac forever

@adamistic7628

4y↑2

Yeah i agree 👍 pac inspired me

@ruben21

4y↑390

Still can't get over his death and i was 11 when he died. The way he rap and move was just special. Nobody can ever match Pac to me.

@NorthPhilly-zr7xc

Why

@sidneyhoward2839

4y↑1

Dam rite da greatest 2 eva pick up a mic

@KidFlowDlx

4y↑5

i totally know what you mean. I was 12 and it hit me hard... still does today.

@ruben21

4y↑9

@Mitch Andretti Yeah it was rough man. I was on the phone with my cousin and we was both crying. I can still picture it like yesterday. He was 10 and i was 11. With this video and the Makaveli album i thought he faked his death. Hoping he would come back....such a amazing artist

@newsynthpop1983

4y↑1

@stonecold..im so sorry..have u thought of grief counselling?

26 More Replies...

@karlwhite8769

3y↑179

I'm a rock music fan but Tupac was great. A great lyricist and a huge personality. You can't question his genius

@allenmitchell09

3y↑10

I echo your comment Karl. I was there during this man's fame. And yes, he was special. Even amongst the giants of his day. Some people just possess special personalities that captivate any room they encounter. I've known several of this type and Tupac is definitely one of them.

@brandongreene2422

2y↑9

Just because you are a fan of one genre of music doesn’t mean you can’t be fan of others. Congratulations for expanding your taste 😂😂😂

@karlwhite8769

24w↑1

@@brandongreene2422 I know I can like other music but I generally don't

@BrandonHaymon

21w

@@brandongreene2422sir you are just a butthurt hater that's your problem

@alirezaabedini6848

2y↑20

Really glad that Dr. Dre made a tribute to this in the halftime show while Eminem kneeling simply legendary

@TheLiamMurphy

2y↑1

Did you not think that taking the knee was a nod to Kaepernick & BLM?

@ShadowHuntersUKTV

@TheLiamMurphy a nod t pac

@veevokurdish6226

36w↑4

I’m listening and shedding tears while reminiscing my cousin who’s has just left home and headed to LA. He was a piece of my soul, my flesh my blood goes through…. I dedicate this song to his leaving, may God arrive him and everybody safe.

August 18, 2023

@esthera293

3y↑9

PAC’s last video. he knew he was going to go soon💔

@sunaydemirov7318

he's last video was live and die in l.a

@morphine796

4y↑152

Tupac is the best rapper in the world because he give the world some rap words that the rappers now cant spell that words

@laurajacobs4087

3y↑7

True dat

@shawnknight6106

3y↑1

@BigDoe4Luv

1y↑41

They thought killing him will silence him forever, but little did they know that his music and fame will become more and more popular after his death. He was a genius!

@BrandonHaymon

21w

No doubt say it again brother

@teejjacob4997

2y↑22

Had to come listen to this masterpiece after Dre played that beautiful lil tribute on the keys for the Superbowl. RIP Legend 🙏🏻

@DD-bl1nk

46w↑31

One of the greatest songs of all time

@Dadood_jon1992

28w↑9

PAC’s spirit lives on forever ❤❤🕊️🕊️🕊️ fly high ma brotha “ I ain’t mad at cha”

@mick7698

1y↑10

Gotta admit though. No one ever rapped with such heart.

@rubenromannieves9061

3y↑15

How old was Tupac? 25 / How old is All Eyez On Me 25 It hurts 🥺💔

@keishajames3956

3y↑67

The sad thing is he really is an angel now!

@charlesjohnson674

Also to these fools who played a part in his murder...
.

@jgee9015

That ain't sad. That's great. Furthermore, he's a GOD now. Every black man and woman are. We just GODS getting ready to hatch from these bodies we call flesh

@rev3737

30w↑4

He was a poet . So intelligent. I wis he never signed with death row. That was the beginning of the end.

@ingodwetrust7648

45w↑3

Happy Birthday OG Tupac June 16, 1971 🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺🌹

@jessicawilliams1176

45w↑11

AMAZING use of the sample. I love this song so much. Real then and now forever real. He would’ve been 52 years old today. Happy Birthday to my favorite rapper and to the greatest rapper of all time, Tupac! ❤🥳🎉🎊🕊️6/16/2023

@bujarbro3553

2y↑4

who is here after the super bowl homage by Dre - tupac we still love you! thank you!

@danili0n212

3y↑34

He so handsome in that white suit

@vishalshah4497

Marry him..

@Kinnakeeter

3y↑29

RIP 2pac.
Hip hop is not the same without you

@DIRTBAGG-ux5hr

49w

@ronaldjohnson6304

21w

Especially since the mumble rap goat, aka Lil Wayne turned it into mumble rap. I can’t stomach that comic book/ nursery ryhme ( BAM/ SPLAT , cow jumped over the moon, dish ran away with the spoon ) ass rap.

@bobgruntz1881

3y↑11

Why is this version not on Spotify, it's way better

@spy242-bw8og

22w↑2

Mr. tupac had lyrical dreams on his albums, coming from the 242, RIP 2pac🍂🍁

@cathypoags9054

32w↑11

Extremely smart young man to assemble these words, phrases and adjectives to rhyme and rhythm. At age 67,I gotta say he was one of the best.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@ZAGIDI

45w↑32

His music is like fine wine 🍷. I gets better as it ages ❤

@tupac4322

4y↑19

Tupac is God 🤩

@strengthandcourage6253

Töbe de lan

@jamestaylor3207

4y↑1

No he not but he a great guy

@strengthandcourage6253

@James Taylor ı agree

@tupac4322

4y↑1

James Taylor it’s an expression he’s the goat

@thewreklessone3193

3y↑7

Happy 50th G Day big bro!! Makaveli Lives On!!

@rochellekhalo3598

3y↑37

Very handsome, extremely smart, kind and a humanitarian. I was 16 when he passed, damn I loved him. He introduced me to the real rap. I often ask myself what he would be doing had they not killed him. Much Respect and I know I will love you forever Tupac Amaru Shakur. You were a gift to this world. Rip King!

@arindaanthony8025

2y↑2

Why do i rate this as Tupac's best song. Anyone else with the same opinion?

@lawrencesylva3058

38w↑4

I can llisten to this somg 24/7 all year round....l swear to God

@AlvaroSandoval-lg3zd

31w↑6

2pac is my Favorite Rapper 👍

@annevans340

1y↑37

Still jamming with Tupac music ❤️❤️❤️R.I.P.

@GlowofLight

2y↑11

Tupac Shakur is the GOAT of the rap industry, and an amazing and awesome human being that was born to hold the hearts of the world for eternity. Tupac is so GREAT that he made a video reflecting on his death before he died, how powerful and profound is that? Tupac was telling the world that they it killed and broke him, he was mad, he was at peace. True Legends NEVER die, Tupac will live throughout eternity in our hearts.

@KJ-sy9bk

2y↑2

Crying right now Rest in Power Tupac Shakur... 😭

@charonburgess5512

3y↑9

“Father forgive us for living, why all my homies stuck in prison. Barely breathing believing that the world is a prison”.
That shit is deep and sad

@deshawncross4003

2y↑4

Happy to come here after watching the super bowl!

@Intricateshotz

Yep

@MeMe.2001

45w↑3

Happy Heavenly Birthday 🕊️❤️🙏🏾

@jessicawilliams1176

2y↑55

Amazing song! Celebrating Tupac’s life and legacy, 26 years later, 09/13/2022 ❤️🕊🕊

@Karl671

Agreed

@marymag1165

Warning Alert New Rapper Debut Album Out Now " Ra-miel - The Exorcist" Warning Don't listen High. Ra-miel came into Consideration Agreement with Prod. King David ( On Behalf Aurelia Publishing INC) Ra-miel was being scouted by Bad Boys Talent Scout/Manager and already talked to Joyner Lucas' Manager, but he is now under contract not to speak without legal advisor at hand.

Thank You For Your Time
Deo Volente
Sophia

@Shizomis

3y↑54

This goes out to all my friends that I haven’t talked to in almost a year. If we never get to speak again just know i ain’t mad atcha! See you at the crossroads, love you all

@halfmoon6433

2y↑2

Almost a year? My guy, I had friends I used to roll with and ride for, we haven’t been in touch for almost 5 years now. That message goes out to them too, I feel it.

@randomtings2730

4y↑8

2pac is the only guy who's music I cry too😢

@ayeejuu

3y↑5

Happy Birthday 2Pac❤️- June 16, 2021

@endozha795

2y↑2

I literally couldnt watch this when he first past, but looking at it now, man! Chills! Period, long live REAL Negaz...Long Live 2PAC he was 1 of 1 like my nega Nip SMH

@userJFK

1y↑32

2Pac will forever be the face & epitome of HipHop

@marvemarge9624

1y↑53

His flow his rhymes pure perfect his way of telling a story through music and interviews truly inspiring inspires me and many others ❤ much love r.I.p a legend pac

@serinasavant1740

3y↑9

😍2 pac is the GOAT😍

2020 in the pandemic 😣 this song is priceless ! Who else listening to this song reading comments! Hey you reading this I hope you get so many blessings, I hope you accomplish your dreams ! Anyone else having trouble with virtual learning with your kids? Its been so hard ! I will not give up! My babies will succeed! I'm ready to get our lives back ! Until then I remain positive and I want you to as well ! Anyone loss anyone to covid?😣 I'm sending you comfort and love and I'm so sorry

@conor2329

3y↑9

It's so hard to believe he died at 25 god damm he was a kid but yet so mature 😭

@necee11

29w↑2

2pac isn't dead, just wait and see 💯

@twizobuckley

33w↑1

I'll kiss my mama goodbye and wipe the tears from her lonely eyes,said I'll return but I got to fight the faiths arrived,Don't shed a tear,cuz mama ain't happy here" This is a sad part of this song

@mick7698

1y↑25

Some legends I believe had to go in their prime so they will be remembered for all eternity that way. 2Pac, Bruce Lee, Jim Morrison, Biggie, Jimi Hendrix, James Dean, Belushi, Farley. And many more.

@dryan3308

3y↑8

My friend has never listened to Pac, Biggie, or any old rap really and says it's trash while blasting the new shit. Had to come to this song to cleanse myself.

@bubbalukie5305

Drop ur friend or juss suck it up homie

@preciousabossey2172

2y↑3

Will always gain my respect & how I wish I met u before leaving to our father God Almighty..Live On PAC!!!

@princeowusu9125

3y↑11

damn... tears dripping down my cheeks

@BigMaxOfficial

46w↑5

Goat and my favorite rapper

@ingodwetrust7648

45w↑1

💪😎💯

@josephsamuel6109

30w↑5

Rest in peace kING 🙏🏼

@martavioustisby4942

3y↑6

Happy birthday Tupac 😎

@xdice4life817

30w↑4

I will never forget the very first time I seen this video dame it hit like know other & still dose

@sterlinglane7040

3y↑6

I was living in Dallas tx ..North Dallas at the time when at the carwash on Skillman one summer day when on k104 they said 2pac just died and i was a young 20ish at the time...but never heard so many audio systems shut down and went to the radio and seen sooo many grown men shed tears including me of this legendary artist passing that just had hoods all over the world Numb...R.i.H pac

@willhennigan7331

2y↑26

Rip legend still bumping in 2022 nobody comes even close to 2pac when it comes to rap! 👊

@smo1228

29w

💯💯

@shadowman5567

3y↑5

This was my era. I was bumpin' 2pac while he was still alive. Fuck this new generation of Hiphop. lol Y'all can have it if you want it.

@matthewuzoma8997

45w↑2

Tupac makes me remember my past,Only GOD can heal the wounds of the past…I’m just a man ….

@jafarukazim6366

3y↑8

Pac die before I was born,but when I'm listening to his song,I wish I could hold on to my tears because in all my life I had never listened to a song that has meaning like 2pac. Well, he's a man who knows when he will be gone. Miss you Pac. Could you please return back to us, we need you now than we was. Rest in heavenly peace

@goofylightskin6964

4y↑5

Oh you a Muslim now no more dope game

That hit me hard cuz i am Muslim and i love my Christians brothers and sisters ♥️♥️♥️

@oldschool7174

Me too

@mehiarsammar6579

1y↑8

man when he sings while he smiles, I just smile back!

@kjonN64

2y↑13

Respect to Dr Dre for playing this at the halftime show

@1960debz

3y↑3

To everyone from my past I ain't mad at cha xxx

@dianamvarela8423

3y↑35

This jam makes me cry 😢 I will always keep your memorie alive through your music 🙏🏻 PAC

@OgSpiritRecords

1y↑2

💯

@briankeithwilliams8527

3y↑7

Pac best rapper ever.

@darrenfry4695

3y↑41

Tupac's the goat RIP..your music's always gonna get played for eternity

@teresabrown7071

2y↑4

The GOAT

@NoobGamePlusGOW

4y↑15

This is why Tupac was , is and will 4eva be the greatest rapper of all times. That last verse was so real!!!!!!!!!!! God bless and Makaveli lives on!!!!!!!

@lejatoproductions520

22w

@antwanmimsl8447

3y↑15

That last verse always touch my soul....!

@curtisnguyen3664

4y↑30

Im from VietNam.Tupac is my idol.im crying when i listen to music of Tupac

@jimmyscofield6234

35w↑4

One of the greats ❤❤❤ rip shakur

@zeros-gy7bl

2y↑3

The half time show had me crying... had to let it play one time for Pac. SoCal born & raised, Cali Love 4 Lyfe.

@novletdouglas5476

28w↑2

2PAC music will neva die ❤😢❤❤❤ am glad he was born 😢❤

@thegreat1548

2y↑3

Don't ever cry for pac he's super strong a
peculiar soul, he knew death would come that's why he spoked on it throughout his life. he always wanted to see another side of life free from the world and drama. & he's happy don't cry but I ain't mad at ya..