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.
Live It Up
2Pac Lyrics
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Since you supplied your phone number, I can't help but call
Time for action, conversating, we relaxing, kicking back
Got you curious for Thug Passion, now picture that
Tongue-kissing, hand full of hair, look in my eyes
Time to make the bed rock, baby look how it rise
Me and you moving in the nude, do it in the living room
Sweating up the sheets, it's the Thug in me
I go a long way to get you wet, what you expect?
Late night, hit the highway, drop the top
I pull over, getting busy in the parking lot
And don't you love it how I lick your hips and glide?
Kiss you soft on your stomach, push my love inside
Got you lost in a love zone, stuck in the lust
I got the bedroom shaking, back-breaking, when we're tossing it up
Listen baby, I like the way it's going down
When nobody's around, slip-slide ride
Giving me that nice smile
Female I like, what I want to give all night
You and me alone, everybody's gone, toss it up
Baby let's get it on
I like the way you please me, babe
The sexy way you tease me, yeah (That's right)
The way you move your body
It really drives me crazy
Your body hypnotizing (Hypnotizing)
Your smell is so exciting (So exciting)
So baby come on home with me
I like the way you give it to me
I like the way you give it to me
Let me see you toss it up
I like the way you give it to me
Let me see you toss it up
I like the way you give it to me
Let me see you toss it up
So I like the way you give it to me
Let me see you toss it up
Play on, play on, play on, play on (Oh baby)
Play on, play on, play on, play on (Lemme see you play on)
Play on, play on, play on, play on
Play on, play on, play on, play on (K-Ci)
Oh, it's K-Ci baby (Yes)
Hmm, that want you lady (Yes)
Oh, don't act so shady
Baby, your taste as fine as gravy (That's right)
The way you move that thang
You make me wanna sang
Girl you make my bells rang
Make them go ting-a-ling
Now the man, I'm here again
Don't want it to ever end
It's feeling too good
Gimme some more, oh lady, lady
Your body the kind I like-ah
Big booty titillating delight-ah
Bag it up yo, let me in there
Toss it up for me
I like the way you give it to me
Let me see you toss it up
I like the way you give it to me
Let me see you toss it up
I like the way you give it to me
Let me see you toss it up
I like the way you give it to me
So won't play on oh yeah!
How do you want it? What's your phone number? I get around
Cali Love to my true Thugs, picture me now
Still down for that Death Row sound, searching for paydays
No longer Dre Day, arrivederci
Blown and forgotten, rotten for plotting Child's Play
Check your sexuality as fruity as this Alize
Quick to jump ship, punk trick, what a dumb move
Cross Death Row, now who you gonna run to?
Looking for suckers 'cause you similar
Pretending to be hard, oh my God, check your temperature
Screaming "Compton", but you can't return, you ain't heard?
Brothers pissed 'cause you switched and escaped to the burbs
Mob on to this new era, 'cause we untouchable
Still can't believe that you got Pac rushing you
Up in you, bless the real, all the rest get killed
Who can you trust? Only time reveals
Toss it up
Let me see you toss it up (Toss it up)
Won't you toss it up
Let me see you toss it up
Let me see you toss it up
Let me see you toss it up
Toss it up now ye ye
Toss it up now ye ye
Toss it up now
The lyrics to 2Pac's "Toss It Up" are sexually charged, but there is more to the song than just its explicit content. Throughout the song, the rapper describes his desire for intimacy with a woman, focusing on both physical and emotional connection. 2Pac asks the woman to picture a future where they are together, moving in together and enjoying each other's company. This focus on a deeper connection shows that despite his rough exterior and reputation, 2Pac was not just a one-dimensional rapper.
However, the lyrics also include shots at rival rappers, including Dr. Dre, who had left 2Pac's record label Death Row Records, and those who had turned their backs on their roots, like Ice Cube who had moved to the suburbs. In this way, "Toss It Up" is also a song that showcases 2Pac's confrontational side and his loyalty to his gangster roots.
Overall, the song is a mix of sexual desire, longing for a deeper connection, and aggression towards those who have betrayed him. It shows the complexity of 2Pac's character and his ability to convey difficult emotions through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord have mercy, father help us all
Asking for divine intervention and guidance in this life
Since you supplied your phone number, I can't help but call
Asking the woman he is interested in for a way to contact her
Time for action, conversating, we relaxing, kicking back
Ready to engage in intimate activities, while also enjoying each other's company
Got you curious for Thug Passion, now picture that
Intriguing the woman with the idea of a wild and passionate encounter
Tongue-kissing, hand full of hair, look in my eyes
Describing the intense intimacy and passion between them
Time to make the bed rock, baby look how it rise
Getting ready to engage in physical intimacy, with the expectation that it will be explosive
Me and you moving in the nude, do it in the living room
Describing the desire to engage in sexual activities in a bold and playful way
Sweating up the sheets, it's the Thug in me
Explaining that the intense physical energy and passion is part of his nature
I mean no disrespecting when I tongue-kiss your neck
Apologizing for being overly physical, but still finding it irresistible
I go a long way to get you wet, what you expect?
Expressing that he will go the extra mile to please his partner and make sure they are both enjoying the experience
Late night, hit the highway, drop the top
Describing a spontaneous and adventurous desire to go out and enjoy each other's company
I pull over, getting busy in the parking lot
Taking the opportunity to engage in physical intimacy wherever they can, in a risky and exciting way
And don't you love it how I lick your hips and glide?
Highlighting the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from physical intimacy
Kiss you soft on your stomach, push my love inside
Expressing the mix of tenderness and passion in the physical encounter
Got you lost in a love zone, stuck in the lust
Describing the intense pleasure and desire that they are experiencing
I got the bedroom shaking, back-breaking, when we're tossing it up
Describing the intense physicality and passion in their sexual encounters, emphasizing that it is both pleasurable and intense
Listen baby, I like the way it's going down
Expressing satisfaction and pleasure with the way things are progressing in their relationship
When nobody's around, slip-slide ride
Taking advantage of opportunities to engage in intimate activities when they have privacy
Giving me that nice smile
Feeling grateful for and drawn to the affection and attraction that their partner is showing them
Female I like, what I want to give all night
Expressing that his partner is someone he is very attracted to, and desires to please and engage with intimately for a long time
You and me alone, everybody's gone, toss it up
Desiring intimate activities with his partner when they have privacy and can let loose without worry
Baby let's get it on
Expressing the desire to engage in physical intimacy with his partner
I like the way you please me, babe
Complimenting his partner on satisfying him and bringing him pleasure
The sexy way you tease me, yeah (That's right)
Highlighting the attraction and desire that is created through flirtation and teasing
The way you move your body
Describing the physical attraction that comes from the way his partner moves
It really drives me crazy
Expressing that his partner's movements and actions are driving him wild with desire
Your body hypnotizing (Hypnotizing)
Expressing that his partner's physical appearance and presence is mesmerizing and captivating
Your smell is so exciting (So exciting)
Highlighting the physical attraction and chemistry that is created between them through all of their senses
So baby come on home with me
Inviting his partner to be with him and engage in intimate activities
I like the way you give it to me
Expressing that he enjoys the physical intimacy and pleasure he experiences with his partner
Let me see you toss it up
Encouraging his partner to be bold and playful with their intimacy
Play on, play on, play on, play on (Oh baby)
Expressing that he wants the intimacy to continue and to keep the excitement going
Play on, play on, play on, play on (Lemme see you play on)
Encouraging his partner to continue the playful and intimate behavior
Oh, it's K-Ci baby (Yes)
Introducing a featured artist on the song
Hmm, that want you lady (Yes)
Expressing that he is attracted to the same woman as the main artist and has the same desire to be with her
Oh, don't act so shady
Encouraging the woman to be open and honest about her attraction and interest
Baby, your taste as fine as gravy (That's right)
Complimenting her attractiveness and likability
The way you move that thang
Describing his physical attraction to the way she moves
You make me wanna sang
Expressing the strong emotional and physical desire he feels towards her
Girl you make my bells rang
Suggesting that he experiences physical pleasure and excitement when he is close to her
Make them go ting-a-ling
Describing the physical sensation and pleasure he experiences when he is intimate with her
Now the man, I'm here again
Introducing the main artist again and suggesting that he is back and ready to engage in intimate activities
Don't want it to ever end
Expressing a desire to continue the pleasurable and exciting intimacy forever
It's feeling too good
Expressing that the intimacy is pleasurable and satisfying
Gimme some more, oh lady, lady
Encouraging his partner to continue the intimacy and pleasure
Your body the kind I like-ah
Expressing his attraction and desire for his partner's physical appearance
Big booty titillating delight-ah
Complimenting his partner's physical assets and suggesting that they are a source of pleasure and desire
Bag it up yo, let me in there
Suggesting that he wants to engage in physical intimacy with her
Toss it up for me
Encouraging his partner to be bold and playful with their intimacy, with the expectation that it will be pleasurable and exciting
How do you want it? What's your phone number? I get around
Referencing other songs by the artist and suggesting that his sexual prowess and experience are a major part of his identity
Cali Love to my true Thugs, picture me now
Referencing his home state California and expressing love and appreciation for his fans and supporters
Still down for that Death Row sound, searching for paydays
Referencing his record label and acknowledging that he is driven by financial success and the recognition of his talent
No longer Dre Day, arrivederci
Referencing another famous rapper, Dr. Dre, and suggesting that he is now in a different stage of his career
Blown and forgotten, rotten for plotting Child's Play
Suggesting that some people have forgotten and turned against him, describing their actions as childish and unworthy
Check your sexuality as fruity as this Alize
Suggesting that some people are questioning his sexuality and making insulting and unwarranted assumptions about it
Quick to jump ship, punk trick, what a dumb move
Suggesting that some people are not loyal and are making unwise decisions
Cross Death Row, now who you gonna run to?
Suggesting that others are leaving the record label and questioning where they will go for success and support
Looking for suckers 'cause you similar
Suggesting that others are looking for people to take advantage of who are vulnerable and similar to them
Pretending to be hard, oh my God, check your temperature
Suggesting that others are pretending to be tough and in control, but are actually acting out of insecurity and fear
Screaming "Compton", but you can't return, you ain't heard?
Referencing his hometown and suggesting that others are claiming to be from there, but not truly belonging there or being accepted by the community
Brothers pissed 'cause you switched and escaped to the burbs
Suggesting that others are jealous and angry because he has left the city for more affluent and comfortable surroundings
Mob on to this new era, 'cause we untouchable
Suggesting that he and his associates are moving on to a new stage of their careers, and are so successful that they cannot be stopped
Still can't believe that you got Pac rushing you
Suggesting that people are in disbelief that he is so powerful and successful, and that others fear him
Up in you, bless the real, all the rest get killed
Suggesting that only those who are truly committed and loyal to him will be successful and survive
Who can you trust? Only time reveals
Expressing a sense of paranoia and skepticism towards others, and suggesting that time will show who is trustworthy and who is not
Toss it up
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the desire for playful, bold, and pleasurable intimacy
Let me see you toss it up
Repeating the chorus again, continuing to encourage playful and fun intimacy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANNY BOY STEWARD, DEMETRIUS ANTOINNE SHIPP, REGINALD CORNELIUUS MOORE, TUPAC SHAKUR, AARON ROBIN III HALL, JOEL LAMONTE HAILEY, CEDRIC R. HAILEY
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This is 2pac ft. The Outlawz not only 2pac add it :]
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This is a fukin beat!!!!! Hahahaha!!! Young noble & Napoleon!! There nad!!! U wud think Pac was in ur house!!!! haha!!!! Everyone, listen to dis one!!!
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@alteheideghetto1 u mean gangsta
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dats by the outlawz man
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MicPressure Records holdin it down for real rap, check it out
@MrDavisen
this is not 2pac wtf ?!
@MultiNick0001
im 14 i always diss lil wayne drake rik ross nicki manaj and always listen to 2pac biggie 50 cent dre snoop all the real rap
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Skr skr
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@@DonovanMitchell-sx5vn i was a sick cunt back than cuz