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 CoastโWest 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 Tรบpac Amaru II, the descendant of the last Incan ruler, Tรบpac 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.
Raise Up
2Pac Lyrics
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Raise up off these nuts, a little bit
Just a little bit
Raise up off these nuts, a little bit
[2Pac]
I'm smokin these niggas like they endo
Breakin em like they windows
Of this shit that I kick
And if they ever had a notion to stop me
Treat your best shot and get dropped
With your posse, nigga I got the ?mott?
I'm takin em out, a lot I got
More than you could pop
I'm rockin the spot, so now they jock
Dump em and get dropped
2Pac ain't tryin to hear it, Ox
Screamin at your box
I'm swearin at ya not so uh
Static is the last thing you need when you see me
Better have a bat or a gat to defeat me
Nigga, I'm a whole posse rolled into one shot
Takin on your gat while your girl gets hot and rocks the spot
Fear funky flavor with the gift that only God gave
Hold it to my grave
I'd rather die than be a slave
Slaves come as dope dealers
Some come as addicts
Some come to run while the others cause static
[Hook]
[???]
I'm comin up outta the cut
Sendin slugs to the guts
I'm bustin up outta the page 'cause they got me locked up
I'm tryin to survive but there's too many playa hatin haters
Always want static, like boom holla at ya later
Homie this ain't no love in this town that I come from
Niggas be wantin funkin then I stomp em, they don't want none
Girls be on my jock and they playin me for that
But fool I can't help it 'cause I was raised up like a mack
Jealous because I'm black, Jack wanna jack me
And Jill wants to marry me and watch the Klan bury me
Got to pack the steel for the personal protection
AK, 45's, assault rifles, Smith & Wesson
I'm no longer stressin
Learnin, gotta live long
(..?..) thanks God that I'm still strong
Get a bag a spliffs for the homies, blaze up all of these
But if you wanna flex, get in my cool Aid punks, raise up offa
These
[Hook]
[Silky]
Just back the fuck up of me, 'cause you can't get none a these
It's that OG female comin straight up out the PP's
So step to the side then raise the fuck up off me, brah
'cause if I take it to that level I'ma light this motherfucker up
Now it's on you, you better try to lose your shit
'cause if you don't, trust me I got you trick
You better try to choose it and lose it
Stay outta mine 'fore this shit get way stupid
These niggas I fuck with believe in passin gats
Can't leave hoe, without my strap
Not givin a fuck about nothin
Slidin through the spot with my face mask muggin
Lookin motherfuckers up and down
It ain't a future in your frontin
Why these fat niggas floatin around?
What happened to them real motherfuckin G's?
Fake motherfuckers need to raise up offa these
[Hook] X 2
Raise Up by 2Pac is a song that talks about the violent nature of the environment that rappers come from. The song's hook "Raise up off these nuts, a little bit" is a warning to those who are trying to challenge him or his crew. Tupac uses aggressive language to describe how he deals with his enemies. He compares himself to endo and breaks people like windows. He claims that no matter how much someone tries to stop him, he will come out on top. He has no time for those who cause static. Tupac tells a story of how some people come into the drug trade as dealers or addicts, while others come to run or cause problems. He sees himself as a powerful force that brings an end to all of these.
The second verse features an unknown rapper who talks about his experiences with the community of people that he coming from. He is in prison and trying to survive. There are people who hate on him and always want static. He has to carry personal protection like AK-45's, assault rifles, and Smith & Wesson. He talks about how he is still strong, thanks to God. The song's final verse is performed by Silky. She talks about her experiences with fake people that float around the city. She believes that there is no future in their fronting, and they need to raise up off her.
Line by Line Meaning
Raise up off these nuts, a little bit
Stop bothering me and give me some space
I'm smokin these niggas like they endo
I'm destroying my enemies with ease
Breakin em like they windows
I'm beating them badly
And still they rip till they get a whiff
Even though they're getting hurt, they keep coming forward
Of this shit that I kick
Of my powerful and impactful words
And if they ever had a notion to stop me
If they ever thought they could defeat me
Treat your best shot and get dropped
Even your best effort won't be enough to beat me
With your posse, nigga I got the ?mott?
Even if you come with backup, I'm confident and prepared
I'm takin em out, a lot I got
I'm taking down multiple enemies with ease
More than you could pop
More than you could handle
I'm rockin the spot, so now they jock
I'm performing so well, now everyone is copying my style
Dump em and get dropped
I'll defeat them easily
2Pac ain't tryin to hear it, Ox
I'm not listening to any criticism or negativity
Screamin at your box
I'm delivering strong and captivating lyrics
I'm swearin at ya not so uh
I'm expressing my emotions and speaking frankly
Static is the last thing you need when you see me
Don't get on my nerves or there will be consequences
Better have a bat or a gat to defeat me
You should come prepared if you want to take me down
Nigga, I'm a whole posse rolled into one shot
I'm powerful enough to take down a whole squad alone
Takin on your gat while your girl gets hot and rocks the spot
I'm fighting against you while also seducing your girl and impressing everyone around me
Fear funky flavor with the gift that only God gave
My unique and talented ability is God-given and deserves respect
Hold it to my grave
I will always be proud of my abilities
I'd rather die than be a slave
I value freedom above all else
Slaves come as dope dealers
Some people are enslaved by the drug industry
Some come as addicts
Others are enslaved by addiction
Some come to run while the others cause static
Some people try to escape their problems, while others cause trouble and negativity
I'm comin up outta the cut
I come from a difficult and rough environment
Sendin slugs to the guts
I'm willing to use violence to defend myself
I'm bustin up outta the page 'cause they got me locked up
I'm expressing myself through my music because I'm oppressed
I'm tryin to survive but there's too many playa hatin haters
I'm struggling to stay alive in a world filled with hate and jealousy
Always want static, like boom holla at ya later
People are always causing drama and looking for trouble
Homie this ain't no love in this town that I come from
My hometown is full of hate and negativity
Niggas be wantin funkin then I stomp em, they don't want none
I'm willing to fight anyone who disrespects me
Girls be on my jock and they playin me for that
Girls are attracted to me because of my fame and success
But fool I can't help it 'cause I was raised up like a mack
I was raised to be tough and confident, so I can't help being popular with women
Jealous because I'm black, Jack wanna jack me
Some people are envious and racist, and want to hurt me because of my skin color
And Jill wants to marry me and watch the Klan bury me
Some people are attracted to me for the wrong reasons, and would even harm me if it means fulfilling their desires
Got to pack the steel for the personal protection
I carry weapons to protect myself
AK, 45's, assault rifles, Smith & Wesson
I have access to many types of weapons
I'm no longer stressin
I'm not worried or anxious anymore
Learnin, gotta live long
I'm focused on learning and growing, so I can live a long life
(..?..) thanks God that I'm still strong
Despite my struggles, I'm grateful to still be healthy and strong
Get a bag a spliffs for the homies, blaze up all of these
I'm sharing my weed with my friends
But if you wanna flex, get in my cool Aid punks, raise up offa these
If you want to start a fight with me, I'm warning you to think twice
Just back the fuck up of me, 'cause you can't get none a these
Stay away from me if you don't want to get hurt
It's that OG female comin straight up out the PP's
I'm a strong and powerful woman from the Projects
So step to the side then raise the fuck up off me, brah
Get out of my way and stop trying to bother me, dude
'cause if I take it to that level I'ma light this motherfucker up
If you try to fight me, I'm going to respond with extreme violence
Now it's on you, you better try to lose your shit
It's your choice whether to start a fight, but I advise against it
'cause if you don't, trust me I got you trick
If you don't listen to my warning, you will regret it
You better try to choose it and lose it
You should choose to avoid a conflict and walk away
Stay outta mine 'fore this shit get way stupid
Stay away from me before things escalate and someone gets hurt
These niggas I fuck with believe in passin gats
The people around me are willing to use weapons to protect themselves
Can't leave hoe, without my strap
I'm always carrying my weapon for protection
Not givin a fuck about nothin
I don't care about anyone else's opinions or feelings
Slidin through the spot with my face mask muggin
I'm walking around with a confident and intimidating demeanor
Lookin motherfuckers up and down
Staring at people with a threatening gaze
It ain't a future in your frontin
There's no point in acting tough and trying to start a fight with me
Why these fat niggas floatin around?
I'm questioning why there are so many overweight and lazy people around me
What happened to them real motherfuckin G's?
I'm wondering where all the strong and honorable people have gone
Fake motherfuckers need to raise up offa these
People who are fake and disrespectful need to stay away from me
Raise up off these nuts, a little bit
Stop bothering me and give me some space
Raise up off these nuts, a little bit
Stop bothering me and give me some space
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@loveecokieee
I remember listening to it in the car with my fiancรฉ, beautiful memories
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@karamsolt5049
i finished 2 universities studies , but still can't reach the level of the education i got from 2pac songs and his lessons in whole life, the legend never die , RIP pac
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Love
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@tecreesmdlr398
No one will ever be better than Tupac Amaru Shakur๐ฅ๐ฅ
@robertsjaniskronbergs9241
Fucking true
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MarkKing0000 . . Thatโs true