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.
Let Em Have It
2Pac Lyrics
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Te quiero cojer, te quiero cojer
I'll let your ass have it, te quiero cojer
Te quiero cojer, oh really?
Te quiero cojer
Now you've been actin' like you want it for a long time
All up in a nigga face, givin' me them strong vibes
A Gemini, so you really blow my mind freak, come on
I got my clothes off, hard as a nigga in jail
Skinny niggas throw the dick well
Everybody get their condoms, brother 'cause it's time to fuck
Hurry up and put it on nigga, time is up (yeah)
What's next? Got my mind on some group sex (uh)
Where you goin', baby? I ain't even through yet
Do it like a true vet, love it how I threw it to ya
In and out make it good to ya, remember me?
I love fuckin' slow with the lights low (light dim)
Black, Puerto Rican, even White hoes, bellisimo
Que linda, dame beso, come to papi
Fuck until the shit is sloppy, if you really want it
Really want it
Get your ass up (if you really want it)
you know it, if you really want it
You really want it, you really want it
If, you really want it, if you really want it
If, you really want it, if you really want it
Really want it (I really want it)
(Yeah)
Alright all my real niggas and my real bitches
Let me see you do it like this, come on
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (rock)
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (body)
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (mmm)
Rock, your body body, we came to (yeah, yeah)
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (rock)
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (rock your body)
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (yeah, yeah)
Rock, your body body, we came to (come on)
Daddy rock a player body 'til I tell you to stop
Hit the right spot, if not leave money and kick rocks
I'm a thug ho, I need a thug nigga up beside me
A player that can ride me, a cat that can rob me
Make a jazzy ho like me bust a sweat
Hit it from the back, grab me by my neck, demand your respect
I'm not a on my back ho, I ride the dick and hit it 'til it cold
Bust expensive nuts, get 'em up
I'm a Sagittarius freak, my real hoes feel me
Legs open wide, nigga dick inside
Like Barry White "Tonight's the Night" for you to hit it doggie style
Lay me on my stomach while I'm countin' them hundreds
Fake bitches wanna front like they don't wanna keep it real
You know you want a thug nigga just to see how it feel
Hoes wanna rock Gabbana, Dolce and Versace
Let me rock your body mouth on my p-, call you Papi
Rock, your body body, rock your body (rock)
Rock, your body body, rock your body (body)
Yeah, like that? Yeah (hmm, yeah) (yeah)
Rock, your body body, rock your body (rock)
Rock, your body body, rock your body (rock your body, yeah, yeah) (yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I feel it
Rock your body (damn, do it, do it, do it)
Rock your body (do it, do it)
Yeah, uh, come on, uh
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (rock)
Rock, your body body, rock your body (rock your body, yeah, yeah)
Rock, your body body, rock your body (yeah, I'm here to)
Your body body, rock your body body
Rock, your body body (rock)
See, it all started simple, turned into me lickin' the nipples
Fuckin' you doggie style to this instrumental
Hands up, all up inside ya, hell I can stand ya
Eyes open I don't plan to bust, just hold on
Baby let me zone in, whadda you mean?
Can you scream, let it go biatch, how does it feel?
Got a nigga like steel in ya, to keep goin'
Now I'm fuckin' like I'm killin' ya, let's go another round
Baby is you down really? two shots of ecstasy
Lick a nigga down silly, your body next to me
I could touch you inside, and you'll cry
So good when a nigga leave, you'll die
My mama told me, "Baby, be a man, put it on her"
Hittin' bitches like, switches comin' around the corner
I wanna, let me get my ride on
It's yo' dick baby but it's my song, now if you really want it
Rock, your body body, rock your body (rock)
Rock, your body body, and if you really want it (body, hmm, yeah, yeah) (yeah)
If you really want it
Gots to send this one out to the freaky bitches (rock)
Definitely all the Scorpios, and the Geminis, and the Virgos (yeah, yeah)
You know I know the truth about you Scorpios and you Virgos
No doubt gotta give it to the Capricorns (Capricorns)
They some freaks too on the down down
The Libras, they like it even but they still like fuckin' (Libras)
No doubt, Aquariuses, Libras, I said those (Pisces, Aquarius)
Leos, yeah, they some freaks, Leos is freaks (Leos)
They always wanna run shit back (Leos)
Sagittarius, Taurus, Cancers, all you freaky fucks (Sagittarius, Taurus, Cancer)
I'm a zodiac fucker, I'll do you all one at a time
And all down the line, let's get busy
These lyrics by Tupac for the song Let Em Have It contain sexually explicit language and references. The lines "Te quiero, te quiero cojer" are translated to "I love you, I want to f*** you". The song is about seeking one-night stand sexual pleasures without attachment, with Tupac using his usual braggadocios lyrical style. He mentions enjoying having sex with women of different racial backgrounds and calls himself a "zodiac f***er," suggesting a willingness to have sex with women of all zodiac signs.
Tupac's verses are aimed at a female partner, whom he addresses using words like "baby," "mama," or "ho." He announces his intention to "let your ass have it" and "rock your body" in reference to performing sexual acts. The song features a chorus that goes, "Rock, your body body/rock your body body," which encourages the listener to move rhythmically to the sexually charged music.
Line by Line Meaning
Te quiero
I love you
Te quiero cojer, te quiero cojer
I want to have sex with you, I want you sexually
I'll let your ass have it, te quiero cojer
I will satisfy you sexually
Te quiero cojer, oh really?
I want to have sex with you, do you really want it too?
Te quiero cojer
I want to have sex with you
Now you've been actin' like you want it for a long time
You have been showing signs of wanting to have sex for a while
All up in a nigga face, givin' me them strong vibes
You have been making it clear that you want sex with me
Look in my eyes and you'll find peace
If you look into my eyes, you will feel calm and comfortable
A Gemini, so you really blow my mind freak, come on
I am a Gemini and you are sexually adventurous, which excites me
I got my clothes off, hard as a nigga in jail
I am aroused and ready for sexual activity
Skinny niggas throw the dick well
Thin men are good at sex
Everybody get their condoms, brother 'cause it's time to fuck
We need protection because we are about to have sex
Hurry up and put it on nigga, time is up (yeah)
Put on the condom quickly because we are running out of time
What's next? Got my mind on some group sex (uh)
I am considering engaging in group sex
Where you goin', baby? I ain't even through yet
Don't leave yet, I haven't finished having sex with you
Do it like a true vet, love it how I threw it to ya
I am showing my sexual prowess and I like how I am performing for you
In and out make it good to ya, remember me?
My thrusting technique is pleasurable for you, will you remember me?
I love fuckin' slow with the lights low (light dim)
I enjoy having slow and sensual sex with the lights down low
Black, Puerto Rican, even White hoes, bellisimo
Women of different ethnic backgrounds are beautiful to me
Que linda, dame beso, come to papi
You are beautiful, give me a kiss, come to daddy
Fuck until the shit is sloppy, if you really want it
We will continue having sex until it becomes messy, if you are up for it
Alright all my real niggas and my real bitches
Addressing his real friends
Let me see you do it like this, come on
I want to see you enjoying yourself and having fun
Rock, your body body, rock your body body (rock)
Move your body to the rhythm of the music
Daddy rock a player body 'til I tell you to stop
I want my sexual partner to move their body until I say to stop
Hit the right spot, if not leave money and kick rocks
If you cannot please me sexually, leave and don't waste my time
I'm a thug ho, I need a thug nigga up beside me
I am attracted to gangsta men
A player that can ride me, a cat that can rob me
I want a man who can sexually satisfy me and also seems like a player
Make a jazzy ho like me bust a sweat
I am getting turned on
Hit it from the back, grab me by my neck, demand your respect
Take control of me during sex and be dominant
I'm not a on my back ho, I ride the dick and hit it 'til it cold
I am not a passive sexual partner, I stay active and continue riding until we are both exhausted
Bust expensive nuts, get 'em up
I want to have an orgasm of the highest quality
I'm a Sagittarius freak, my real hoes feel me
I am a Sagittarius and I am sexually adventurous and my female friends understand and relate to me
Legs open wide, nigga dick inside
I am ready for sexual intercourse
Like Barry White "Tonight's the Night" for you to hit it doggie style
I am going to sing like Barry White and ask my partner to have sex with me from behind
Lay me on my stomach while I'm countin' them hundreds
I want to be in a comfortable position while having sex and also counting my money
Fake bitches wanna front like they don't wanna keep it real
Some women pretend to be uptight and not open about their sexual desires
You know you want a thug nigga just to see how it feel
Deep down, you want a gangsta man to fulfill your sexual fantasies
Hoes wanna rock Gabbana, Dolce and Versace
Women want to wear high-end fashion labels
Let me rock your body mouth on my p-, call you Papi
Let me pleasure you orally and call you daddy
See, it all started simple, turned into me lickin' the nipples
We started with simple foreplay and now I am performing oral sex
Hands up, all up inside ya, hell I can stand ya
I am exploring your body with my hands and I am enjoying it
Eyes open I don't plan to bust, just hold on
I am trying to prolong the sex and delay having an orgasm
Baby let me zone in, whadda you mean?
I want to focus on having sex with you, do you understand?
Can you scream, let it go biatch, how does it feel?
I want to hear you enjoy yourself and feel good
Got a nigga like steel in ya, to keep goin'
I am still aroused and want to keep having sex with you
Now I'm fuckin' like I'm killin' ya, let's go another round
I am performing intensely and want to continue having sex
Baby is you down really? two shots of ecstasy
Are you really ready to continue having sex? Let's take some ecstasy and find out
Lick a nigga down silly, your body next to me
I want to be intimate with you and perform oral sex on you
I could touch you inside, and you'll cry
I know how to pleasure you and make you emotional
So good when a nigga leave, you'll die
You will be satisfied with the sexual experience and not want me to leave
My mama told me, "Baby, be a man, put it on her"
My mother taught me to be a man and make sexual advances
Hittin' bitches like, switches comin' around the corner
I am having sex with women like I am driving and turning corners
I wanna, let me get my ride on
I want to have sex with you
It's yo' dick baby but it's my song, now if you really want it
You are in control of the sexual experience but I am leading it
Definitely all the Scorpios, and the Geminis, and the Virgos
Addressing people of specific zodiac signs who are sexually adventurous
You know I know the truth about you Scorpios and you Virgos
I know that Scorpios and Virgos are sexually open and adventurous
No doubt gotta give it to the Capricorns (Capricorns)
Capricorns are also sexually open and adventurous
They some freaks too on the down down
Capricorns are also sexually adventurous but keep it lowkey
The Libras, they like it even but they still like fuckin' (Libras)
Libras are open and even-minded but still enjoy sex
No doubt, Aquariuses, Libras, I said those (Pisces, Aquarius)
More zodiac signs that are sexually open and adventurous
Leos, yeah, they some freaks, Leos is freaks (Leos)
Leos are also sexually adventurous
They always wanna run shit back (Leos)
Leos want to have sex multiple times
Sagittarius, Taurus, Cancers, all you freaky fucks (Sagittarius, Taurus, Cancer)
More zodiac signs that are known to be sexually adventurous and enjoy having sex
I'm a zodiac fucker, I'll do you all one at a time
I am sexually open and willing to have sex with anyone, one at a time
And all down the line, let's get busy
Let's engage in sexual activity
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lenton Tereill Hutton, Tupac Amaru Shakur, Helicia Choyce, Val Young, Donna T. Hunter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Agent Bosconian
on So Many Tears - Live
I fear only God and no human being
Even in the face of danger, I will stay strong
I have cried so much and fear that I might die soon
God, please guide me and take me to heaven if I die
I grew up in a sad, and lonely environment and it affected me in a gravely manner
I was abandoned; all alone and grew up in a community that was doomed to fail
My mind was greatly troubled and I couldn't be able to find my inner peace
I found solace and comfort in adopting a tough and rebellious lifestyle
Do you understand my pain and sorrow? I don't ever dwell on the past memories
To survive in a dangerous environment, you must react aggressively and quickly; in order to stay alive
I will always remember my friend, Kato. A good friend who has tragically died, and is no longer with us, anymore
I witnessed the day Kato perished on the streets and was calling for help
May Kato, and those who died before him, truly find peace in death
Is there really a place in heaven for a gangster like me? Always think and never forget about me
The friends that I once shared my laughter with; are now buried in their graves in the cemetery. I continue to shed countless tears for them; as I grieve for them
As I face many difficulties in the music industry, I will do whatever it takes to overcome it
People call me greedy and selfish for making money, yet they rarely can see me
I feel like I'm being cursed by the world and havin' disturbing; yet horrible premonitions
I have a fear that I will die and lie inside a coffin on a hearse, and want God's guidance and empathy
I want to escape from the problems, stress and the hurting of life
I yearned; longing for happiness and clarity in my troubled life
I'm trapped in jail and my life is in shambles
I feel like I'm doomed to go to Hell, but I don't know why
I'm in denial about my life, and I'm scared of death
If I go to hell, I will be in eternal pain and cry so much
I'm lost and tired, and I've cried so much
I'm contemplating suicide, so stay away from me
I'm intentionally moving towards death
I'm ready to die, and I feel like I have nothing to live for
The streets were ruthless, and I couldn't find peace
I'm on the verge of breaking down, and I long for peace
I lost my soul and my identity, but I was unaware
I had demons in my mind that were taking over
The demons inside me grew and ignited a fire
My head felt like a bomb ready to explode, it was a nasty game
I have no happy memories, only pain and sadness
I imagine my enemies murdering me in my sleep
I wonder if I'll live to see the next day
I ask God to pardon me for my wrongs as death approaches
God knows I tried my best, but I've seen people get killed
I witnessed innocent people, including children, being killed by drive-by shootings
I wonder why these tragedies happen as I pass by
I feel sad as I see the outline of a body on the ground and turn to drugs for comfort
I don't want this life, I want something different
There is no promising future for me; I'm trapped in the cycle of crime and violence
I feel like I'm in a never-ending maze
Alcohol made me act out and lose my mind
I've been disillusioned and now want a family
I want a family to see a better side of myself that isn't tainted by my past
I don't trust my girlfriend because she's been influenced by the negative environment around us
I hear rumors that my girlfriend is cheating on me with my friends, and I can't handle it
I collapse and pray for God to let me into heaven
I've cried countless tears and beg for God's mercy to let me into heaven
I've lost so many years and cried so many tears
God, I lost so many friends and associates, and...
God knows I tried my best, but I've seen people get killed
I witnessed innocent people, including children, being killed by drive-by shootings
I wonder why these tragedies happen as I pass by
I feel sad as I see the outline of a body on the ground and turn to drugs for comfort
I don't want this life, I want something different
There is no promising future for me; I'm trapped in the cycle of crime and violence
I feel like I'm in a never-ending maze
Alcohol made me act out and lose my mind
I've been disillusioned and now want a family
I want a family to see a better side of myself that isn't tainted by my past
I don't trust my girlfriend because she's been influenced by the negative environment around us
I hear rumors that my girlfriend is cheating on me with my friends, and I can't handle it
I collapse and pray for God to let me into heaven
I've cried countless tears and beg for God's mercy to let me into heaven
I've lost so many years and cried so many tears
God, I lost so many friends and associates, and cried so many tears
Aliyu
on 'Pac's Life
Nice
A.Bosconian
on So Many Tears
I am not afraid of anything or anyone other than God.
Even when I am in the darkest of times and places.
I have cried so many tears because of the pain and hardships I have faced in my life.
I ask God to guide me and be with me in my journey through life.
Even as a child in elementary school, I found myself attracted to and surrounded by sadness and hopelessness.
I was abandoned and grew up among a generation of people who were doomed to fail.
My mind was constantly struggling, and I could not find a sense of peace or comfort anywhere.
I found a sense of identity and belonging when I got the tattoo of 'Thug Life' on my chest.
Do you understand the struggles and pain that I have experienced in my life?
I am not dwelling on my past mistakes, and if you want to be successful, you shouldn't be either.
In order to defend yourself and your community from violence, you must be the first one to take action. We should never forget Kato, who was killed due to senseless violence.
Kato is no longer with us and has passed away.
I witnessed violent crimes, and I've seen the aftermath of people being killed on the streets.
I hope Kato, and all those who have passed before him, are resting in peace.
Is there a place in heaven for someone like me, who has lived a life of violence and crime?
Remember me and all of my friends who have died and are now buried in the cemetery.
I address God.
I have experienced a lot of suffering throughout my life.
I have cried so many tears because of the pain and hardships I have faced in my life.
Now that I am struggling in the music industry.
I will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means being labeled as greedy and only focused on making money.
Even though I am chasing success, I rarely get to enjoy it or be seen by others.
I feel cursed and have a negative outlook on the world.
I am having visions of dying and leaving this world in a coffin.
I ask God if he can understand what I am going through and help me.
I want to be relieved of all the stress and suffering I feel.
I want to experience happiness again, which has been absent from my life for some time.
I feel like I am losing sight of what's important in my life.
I feel trapped in my current situation, and my quality of life is suffering as a result.
I already feel like I am destined to go to hell, and I question where I went wrong in my life.
I am unable to come to terms with my reality.
When I die, I fear that I will be punished forever in the afterlife.
I feel lost and tired.
I have cried so much that I am now having suicidal thoughts, so please don't be near me.
Everything I do feels like a complicated and difficult step.
To bring me closer to what I want to achieve.
I am prepared to accept death at any moment since I feel like I have nothing to live for.
Things were very rough and merciless on the streets.
I was never able to find peace or rest in that environment.
I am close to falling apart and screaming for peace.
Even though I was empty and lost, I couldn't understand or recognize it at the time.
My mind was plagued with negative thoughts and emotions, which were trying to escape constantly.
The negative thoughts and emotions had been planted long ago and have now taken root, and the flame of negativity is now growing stronger.
Just like a match can light a fire, the negative thoughts in my brain can also do the same, causing pain and suffering.
I have no good memories to comfort me, only sadness and suffering.
I am afraid of being attacked and killed by the people who hate me, even in my sleep.
I wonder if I will survive through the night to see the light of the new day?
I ask God for forgiveness for my past mistakes and wrongdoings.
I am trying to face my problems and come out stronger and better.
The Lord knows I have tried my best, and I have witnessed violent deaths in my community.
Drive-by shootings have resulted in the loss of many lives, including innocent children.
I wonder why these tragedies are happening in my community as I walk around and see the devastation.
I am saddened as I look at the markings on the pavement where someone has been killed, and the only way I can deal with this pain is by getting high.
I understand that this isn't the kind of life that I want for myself, and I want to change it.
I want to change my life for the better.
I feel like there is no future for me, no matter how hard I try to change.
I am trapped in the cycle of crime and violence that exists in my community.
I am lost and confused about how to get out of this situation.
The alcohol has influenced me to act more recklessly and dangerously.
I have lost faith and become cynical about life recently.
I have been wanting to have children and start a family.
I want to see a better version of myself in my children, someone who isn't always involved in negative activities.
I don't fully trust my partner because of the negative influence of our environment.
My partner has also been affected by the negative influences of our environment, and I am hearing strange noises because of how paranoid I am.
I am paranoid that my partner is cheating on me with my friends, and I can't handle the stress anymore.
I am begging God to forgive me and let me into heaven when I die.
I have lost many friends and acquaintances to violence and death.
As a result of these losses, I have cried many tears and experienced a lot of sadness.
I have experienced a lot of pain and suffering throughout my life.
A.Bosconian
on So Many Tears
The lyrics of Tupac Shakur's song "So Many Tears" explore the themes of paranoia, pain, and death. The first verse of the song presents Tupac's fearlessness of men, but not of God. The rapper then describes his life growing up, where he felt like he was surrounded by misery but found a sense of identity and belonging in the Thug Life culture. He mourns the deaths of his friends, particularly Kato, who was murdered in the streets. Tupac questions to himself whether there is heaven for a "G" and reflects on the many homies who died; that are now in the cemetery.
In the second verse, Tupac reveals his struggles in the music industry, where he feels overwhelmed by the pressure and pain. He admits to being greedy and having a vision of dying young. Tupac requests God to free him from the pain and suffering he experiences in life. The final verse of the song sees Tupac lost, weary, and suicidal. He delves into his struggles with addiction, and he starts to hear voices and experience demons in his mind. Tupac desires to change, but he feels trapped in the game, and he is unsure of his lady's loyalty.
Overall, Tupac Shakur's "So Many Tears" is a poignant song that reflects the artist's tumultuous life and his struggles with death and paranoia. The lyrics also tackle the harsh realities of growing up in the ghetto and the impact that violence and loss have on the psyche of an individual.
Gabriel Benard Cote
on California Love - Original Mix (Explicit)
2 pac is the best