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.
Run Tha Streetz
2Pac Lyrics
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I'll be waitin' for you (honestly, I think I can fuck with a motherfucka like you)
Until you get through
I'll be waitin' (see, I don't like a motherfucka that be all on me and shit)
(All up under a nigga)
You can run the streets with your thugs (tellin' me where I can go)
I'll be waitin' for you (can she go with me? when I'm comin' home)
Until you get through (and all that ol' crazy shit)
Now peep it, here go the secret on how to keep a playa
Some love makin' and homecookin', I'll see you later
It don't take a lot to keep a nigga hard
Must be a lady in the light but real freaky in the dark
Plus I got some enemies, baby, hold my pistol
And wrap your arms around a nigga every time I kiss you
Can you visualize the picture, me and you in ecstasy
Don't be upset, it's good sex, when you next to me
Do you wanna test me, put your tired head on my chest
A thug nigga's in the house, now you can rest
I betcha never screamed a nigga's whole name out
And felt the pleasure and the pain
About to fuck the very taste out your mouth
If you call me when you need me
1-800-Skypage, when you wanna see me
'Cause I can be your man
And, baby, you can be my lady
But you gotta give a nigga space or you'll drive me crazy
Run the streets
You can run the streets with your thugs (yo 'Pac)
I'll be waitin' for you (you know I'm sixteen strong behind you boo)
Until you get through (but I gotta do what I gotta do)
I'll be waitin' (I gotta run the streets, you know?)
You can run the streets with your thugs (I ain't no clean-up, woman)
I'll be waitin' for you (type ho)
Until you get through (you know?)
I'll be waitin'
Now me and you was cool
But I ain't the one to play the fool
Can't make no money in bed
So ain't no future fuckin' you, I ain't the bitch to love ya
Can't do a damn thang for you, if you ain't about money
Nine outta ten, I'll ignore you, it's a man's world
But real women make the shit go 'round
Disrespect and I clown the type of bitch to throw down
Throw up the block 'cause nothin' stops my chips
I boss play you with this, then twist you lame tricks
Holler if you understand my plan, ladies
Fuck havin' babies by them shady ass niggas swearin' he can save me
My strategy's official
Checkin' ya pockets while I tongue kiss ya
Soft as tissue
So my next issue is 'how to diss you ?'
They call me Storm from the day I was born
I been known to break the coldest motherfucker, 'til his hearts warm
I ain't never been the type to wait at home alone
Just 'cause we bone, don't mean you own me, nigga, I'm grown
You can run the streets with your thugs (hahahah, yeah, nigga)
I'll be waitin' for you (let a nigga hang out with the homies, you know, baby)
Until you get through (ay, a nigga that hang out more)
I'll be waitin' (will come home and love you better)
You can run the streets with your thugs (you feel me, sweetheart? let that nigga be free)
I'll be waitin' for you (don't have that nigga all up under you)
Until you get through (let him run with his niggas)
(Let the nigga run the street, boo)
I'll be waitin' (let him run the streets)
I'd rather run the streets to make some mail
And to put the game down tight
For these gamin' bitches could get it right
It might be a plan that I'm choosen
Don't get in confusion
Because I'm known for showin' examples how I do it
Thinkin' I'm new to this, because I'm younger
We'll only leave you suspicious and to wonder
And at the end I make a come up
Nigga, was raised up off of M.O.B
Fetti over somethin', that's tellin' me don't run the streets
So tell me am I wrong?
For tryin' to communicate through a song
I'm up early in the mornin', by sunrise I'll be gone
All my homies is waitin' for me
Plottin' on plans that we made and all the fun that it's gonna be
So meet me at 3
And don't be late, nigga
We hangin' out all night while drinkin' straight liquor
I heard it's poppin' at a club
But they say I can't get in
'Cause I'm dressed like a thug, until I die
I'll be game related
Got me strivin' for a million, stayin' motivated
Now that we made it
It's a battle just for the big money
I'm livin' wild, no smiles, 'cause ain't a thing funny
I came up hungry, just a lil' nigga, tryin' to make it
I only got one chance, so I gotta take it
You never know when it's all gonna happen
The rappin' or the drugs
But until then give me love
And let me run the streets
You can run the streets with your thugs (let a nigga run the streets, boo)
I'll be waitin' for you (page me, hahaha)
Until you get through (I'll call you back)
I'll be waitin' (just let hang with my niggas, why you actin' like that Michel'le?)
You can run the streets with your thugs (huh?)
I'll be waitin' for you (you a nigga wanna kick it with his homeboys and shit)
Until you get through (I told you I was comin' back later on, right?)
(Oh, so you don't believe a nigga?)
I'll be waitin' (just cook for a nigga)
You can run the streets with your thugs (please)
I'll be waitin' for you (make some of that shit you made last week)
Until you get through (some of them ribs and shit, I'll be back through later tonight)
I'll be waitin' (I'ma have some weed)
(We finna drink some Hennessy and some Alizé)
You can run the streets with your thugs (we finna eat that food, smoke a lil' blunt)
I'll be waitin' for you (lay up in the bed)
Until you get through (watch umm, Jay Leno or somethin')
I'll be waitin' (then after that? shit, we could do whatever comes to mind, baby)
You can run the streets with your thugs (just let a nigga run with the homies)
I'll be waitin' for you (let me go kick it with my niggas, when I come back)
Until you get through (I'll be all yours)
I'll be waitin' (for real)
You can run the streets with your thugs
I'll be waitin' for you
Until you get through
I'll be waitin'
You can run the streets with your thugs
I'll be waitin' for you
Until you get through
I'll be waitin'
You can run the streets with your thugs
"Run Tha Streetz" is a song by hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur, released in 1996. The lyrics of the song are about the complicated relationship between Tupac and his lover. He sings about how he wants her to run the streets with her friends while he is running the streets with his, but also wants her to be waiting for him when he returns. He explains that keeping a relationship with a player like him takes some love and homecooked food. He also mentions his enemies and how he trusts her to hold his pistol for him.
Furthermore, the lyrics discuss how real women make the world go round, and how he is not the type to wait at home alone just because they had sex. He adds that he is trying to communicate his message through his music and that he and his homies will be out all night. He insists that his lady should let him run the streets and hang out with his friends without being too controlling.
The song clearly shows Tupac's complex and misunderstood view of relationships, which is a common theme in his music. He also talks about wanting to be a success in his career and to strive towards making a fortune. A unique aspect of this song is the different perspectives it provides on the complicated and conflicting aspects of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You can run the streets with your thugs
You have the freedom to roam the streets with your crew
I'll be waitin' for you
I'll patiently wait for you to finish what you're doing
Until you get through
Until you're done with your activities
I'll be waitin'
I'll continue to wait
(All up under a nigga)
(Always being overly attached and dependent)
Tellin' me where I can go
Dictating my movements and choices
Can she go with me? When I'm comin' home
Can my girl accompany me? Will she be there when I return?
And all that ol' crazy shit
And all the drama and chaotic situations
The type of life I live
The lifestyle that I lead
Now peep it, here go the secret on how to keep a playa
Now listen closely, I'll reveal the secret of maintaining a player's interest
Some love makin' and homecookin', I'll see you later
By providing intimacy and cooking meals, I'll be satisfied
It don't take a lot to keep a nigga hard
It doesn't require much to keep a man sexually aroused
Must be a lady in the light but real freaky in the dark
You should appear classy and proper in public but be wild and adventurous in private
Plus I got some enemies, baby, hold my pistol
Since I have enemies, darling, please hold my gun for protection
And wrap your arms around a nigga every time I kiss you
Embrace me tightly each time we kiss
Can you visualize the picture, me and you in ecstasy
Can you imagine the scene of us in a state of extreme pleasure?
Don't be upset, it's good sex, when you next to me
Don't be angry, our intimate moments are satisfying when we're together
Do you wanna test me, put your tired head on my chest
If you want to challenge me, rest your weary head on my chest
A thug nigga's in the house, now you can rest
A tough guy like me is here to protect you, now you can relax
I betcha never screamed a nigga's whole name out
I guarantee you've never shouted a guy's full name
And felt the pleasure and the pain
And experienced both the joy and the agony
About to fuck the very taste out your mouth
Soon I'll engage in sexual activity that will make you forget everything else
If you call me when you need me
If you reach out to me when you require my assistance
1-800-Skypage, when you wanna see me
Just page me at 1-800-Skypage when you want to meet up
'Cause I can be your man
Because I can fulfill the role of your partner
And, baby, you can be my lady
And, darling, you can be my significant other
But you gotta give a nigga space or you'll drive me crazy
But you need to give me some freedom or I'll become insane
I ain't no clean-up, woman
I don't need a woman to constantly clean up after me
Type ho
I'm not interested in someone who acts like a prostitute
You know?
You understand?
Now me and you was cool
Now, you and I were getting along well
But I ain't the one to play the fool
But I'm not going to be deceived or taken advantage of
Can't make no money in bed
You can't earn any money by staying in bed
So ain't no future fuckin' you
Therefore, there's no future in having sexual relations with you
I ain't the bitch to love ya
I'm not the woman who will love and adore you
Can't do a damn thang for you, if you ain't about money
I won't be able to do anything for you if you're not focused on making money
Nine outta ten, I'll ignore you
In nine out of ten cases, I'll purposely ignore you
It's a man's world
The world is primarily dominated by men
But real women make the shit go 'round
However, strong, independent women are the ones who make things happen
Disrespect and I clown the type of bitch to throw down
If you disrespect me, I will verbally attack and humiliate the type of woman who starts a fight
Throw up the block 'cause nothin' stops my chips
Protect myself because nothing will hinder my financial success
I boss play you with this, then twist you lame tricks
I assert dominance over you with my words, then outsmart your pathetic attempts
Holler if you understand my plan, ladies
Let me know if you comprehend my strategy, ladies
Fuck havin' babies by them shady ass niggas swearin' he can save me
I refuse to have children with dishonest guys who falsely claim they can rescue me
My strategy's official
My approach is well thought out and effective
Checkin' ya pockets while I tongue kiss ya
While passionately kissing you, I'm also inspecting your pockets for valuables
Soft as tissue
Easily manipulated and weak
So my next issue is 'how to diss you ?'
Therefore, my next concern is how to insult and degrade you
They call me Storm from the day I was born
Since the day I was born, I've been known as Storm
I been known to break the coldest motherfucker, 'til his hearts warm
I have a reputation for breaking down even the toughest individuals until they become emotionally vulnerable
I ain't never been the type to wait at home alone
I've never been the kind of person who waits alone at home
Just 'cause we bone, don't mean you own me, nigga, I'm grown
Just because we have sex, it doesn't imply that you possess me, man, I'm independent
Please
I request
Make some of that shit you made last week
Prepare some of the delicious food you cooked last week
Some of them ribs and shit, I'll be back through later tonight
Bring out those mouth-watering ribs and other dishes, I'll come back later tonight
I'ma have some weed
I'll bring some marijuana
We finna drink some Hennessy and some Alizé
We're going to enjoy some Hennessy and Alizé
We finna eat that food, smoke a lil' blunt
We're going to devour that food and smoke a small joint
Lay up in the bed
Cuddle up in the bed
Watch umm, Jay Leno or somethin'
We can watch Jay Leno or something similar
Then after that? shit, we could do whatever comes to mind, baby
And after that? Well, we can do whatever we feel like, darling
Just let a nigga run with the homies
Just allow me to hang out with my friends
Let me go kick it with my niggas
Allow me to spend time with my buddies
When I come back
Once I return
I'll be all yours
I'll be completely devoted to you
You feel me, sweetheart? Let that nigga be free
Do you understand, darling? Let me have my freedom
Don't have that nigga all up under you
Don't keep that guy constantly by your side
Let him run with his niggas
Allow him to hang out with his friends
Let the nigga run the street, boo
Let him be out on the streets, my dear
Just let a nigga run with the homies
Just let me spend time with my buddies
Let me go kick it with my niggas, when I come back
Allow me to hang out with my friends, and I'll return later
I'll be all yours
I'll be completely devoted to you
You feel me, sweetheart?
Do you understand, darling?
Let that nigga be free
Allow him to have his freedom
Make some mail
Make some money
And to put the game down tight
And establish a strong dominance
For these gamin' bitches could get it right
So that these deceitful women can learn their lesson
It might be a plan that I'm choosen
It's possible that I have a destined plan
Don't get in confusion
Don't be confused
Because I'm known for showin' examples how I do it
Because I'm notorious for demonstrating how it's done
Thinkin' I'm new to this
Believing that I'm inexperienced
Because I'm younger
Just because I'm younger in age
We'll only leave you suspicious and to wonder
That will only make you suspicious and curious
And at the end I make a come up
And eventually I achieve success
Nigga, was raised up off of M.O.B
I was brought up with the mentality of Money Over Bitches
Fetti over somethin', that's tellin' me don't run the streets
Valuing money over anything else, which advises me not to spend excessive time on the streets
So tell me am I wrong?
So, tell me, am I mistaken?
For tryin' to communicate through a song
For attempting to express my thoughts and feelings through a song
I'm up early in the mornin', by sunrise I'll be gone
I wake up early in the morning, and I'll be gone before sunrise
All my homies is waitin' for me
All my friends are waiting for me
Plottin' on plans that we made and all the fun that it's gonna be
Creating strategies for the plans we've made and anticipating the enjoyment that awaits
So meet me at 3
So, meet me at 3 o'clock
And don't be late, nigga
And don't be tardy, my friend
We hangin' out all night while drinkin' straight liquor
We'll spend the entire night socializing while consuming hard alcohol
I heard it's poppin' at a club
I've heard that there's a lot happening at a nightclub
But they say I can't get in
However, they claim I'm not allowed to enter
'Cause I'm dressed like a thug
Because I'm dressed in a manner associated with a criminal
Until I die
Throughout my entire life
I'll be game related
I'll always be involved in the street life
Got me strivin' for a million, stayin' motivated
Motivating myself to strive for a million dollars
Now that we made it
Now that we've achieved success
It's a battle just for the big money
It's a constant struggle to secure the large sums of money
I'm livin' wild, no smiles, 'cause ain't a thing funny
I'm living a dangerous and reckless life, finding nothing amusing
I came up hungry, just a lil' nigga, tryin' to make it
I started from humble beginnings as a young guy, striving to succeed
I only got one chance, so I gotta take it
I only have one opportunity, so I must seize it
You never know when it's all gonna happen
You never know when everything is going to come together
The rappin' or the drugs
Whether it's through rapping or illegal substances
But until then give me love
But until that time comes, show me love
And let me run the streets
And allow me to freely roam the streets
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Teddy Riley, Tupac Shakur, Mutah Beale, Timothy Gatling, Gene Griffin, Aaron Hall, Johnny Lee Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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