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.
Static
2Pac Lyrics
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Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
I'm smokin' these niggas like they indo
Breakin' em' like they windows, and still they with
And if they ever had a notion to stop me
Shoot cha' best shot and get dropped with ya posse
Nigga I got the Motts
I thinkin' the amount, a lot I got
More than you can hot
I'm rockin' the spot so now they jock
Come, come and get dropped
2Pac ain't trying to hear it
I can swing it at cha' rock
I'm swearin' that cha' not so hot
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Better have a bat or a gat to defeat me
Nigga, I'm a whole posse rolled into one shot
Takin' all ya got, while ya girl gets hot and rocks the spot
Pure, funky flavor with the gift that only God gave
All the way 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 other cause static
"2Pac, 2Pac go ahead"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
I'm smokin' these niggas like they indo
Breakin' em' like they windows, and still they with
Until they get a whiff of this shit that I kick
And if they ever had a notion to stop me
Shoot cha' best shot and get dropped with ya posse
Nigga I got the Motts
I thinkin' the amount, a lot I got
More than you can hot
I'm rockin' the spot so now they jock
Come, come and get dropped
2Pac ain't trying to hear it
I can swing it at cha' rock
I'm swearin' that cha' not so hot
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Better have a bat or a gat to defeat me
Nigga, I'm a whole posse rolled into one shot
Takin' all ya got, while ya girl gets hot and rocks the spot
Pure, funky flavor with the gift that only God gave
All the way 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 other cause static
"2Pac, 2Pac go ahead"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac, 2Pac go ahead"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac, 2Pac go ahead"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac, 2Pac go ahead"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac, 2Pac go ahead"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
The song "Static" by 2Pac, featuring Koolee Ranx and Wicked J, is a rap song that discusses the rivalry and competitiveness among different hip hop artists. The lyrics depict 2Pac's confidence and authority in the rap game, where he compares himself to premium quality marijuana (indo) that other rappers can't compete with. He boasts about his lyrical abilities and warns his competitors that they will need more than just a bat or a gat to defeat him. The repetition of the phrase "Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me" serves as a reminder to other rappers that they should avoid any conflicts or confrontations with 2Pac.
Further, 2Pac emphasizes his independence and refusal to be a slave to anyone or anything. He claims that he would rather die than become someone's slave, and he identifies the various ways in which people can become slaves, such as through drug addiction or selling drugs. He asserts that he is not trying to cause static with anyone, but other MCs might cause static with him.
In conclusion, the song "Static" is essentially about 2Pac's confidence and command in the rap industry, warning other rappers to steer clear of any confrontations with him if they don't want to experience "static."
Line by Line Meaning
2Pac, 2Pac go ahead
This is a proclamation of confidence and a warning to those who would try to hinder or oppose 2Pac.
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Any kind of conflict or disturbance will only make things worse when dealing with 2Pac.
I'm smokin' these niggas like they indo
2Pac is defeating his enemies with ease, like smoking marijuana.
Breakin' em' like they windows, and still they with
Even though 2Pac is causing significant damage to his foes, they still persist in trying to fight him.
Until they get a whiff of this shit that I kick
Eventually, his opponents will understand and feel the strength of 2Pac's skills and talent.
And if they ever had a notion to stop me
If anyone thought they could stop or defeat 2Pac, they are mistaken.
Shoot cha' best shot and get dropped with ya posse
Even if someone comes at 2Pac with their best effort, they will ultimately fail and their comrades will fall with them.
Nigga I got the Motts
2Pac has the power and strength to overcome any opposition.
I thinkin' the amount, a lot I got
2Pac has an immense amount of talent and resources at his disposal.
More than you can hot
Other rappers or opponents cannot match 2Pac's level of skill or creativity.
I'm rockin' the spot so now they jock
Because of 2Pac's impressive performance, he is gaining the admiration and attention of others in the room.
Come, come and get dropped
Anyone who tries to fight 2Pac will quickly and easily be defeated.
2Pac ain't trying to hear it
2Pac has no interest in hearing arguments or excuses from his opponents.
I can swing it at cha' rock
2Pac is willing and able to attack his opponents with full force and aggression.
I'm swearin' that cha' not so hot
2Pac believes that his opponents are not as skilled or capable as they believe themselves to be.
Better have a bat or a gat to defeat me
The only way to even stand a chance against 2Pac is to have a weapon capable of inflicting lethal harm.
Nigga, I'm a whole posse rolled into one shot
2Pac is alone, but his strength and skill are equivalent to an entire group of people.
Takin' all ya got, while ya girl gets hot and rocks the spot
2Pac is defeating his opponents and impressing their female companions at the same time.
Pure, funky flavor with the gift that only God gave
2Pac's music is unique, enjoyable, and comes from a divine source.
All the way to my grave, I'd rather die than be a slave
2Pac values his freedom and independence above all else and would rather die than lose it.
Slaves come as dope dealers, some come as addicts
Those who are enslaved in the drug trade come in many forms, and not just as dealers, but also as addicts.
Some come to run while the other cause static
Some people involved in the drug trade try to escape and others cause conflict and chaos.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jimi Dright, Tupac Shakur, W Waller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tretrethedon
We lost Shock G yesterday 😔. LongliveMakaveli and LongliveShockG 🙏🏾🕊
@jdnnddjd3948
❤️
@luiswhite776
Feels like a Tupac from a different dimension typo
@veritablerefined5856
2pac no way home 😄
@KappaDaKappa
Probably my favourite Pac song. We used to have to get this shit off the black markets of Eastern Europe.
@jdnnddjd3948
never thought id see him again, dat boi
@heavyhandsholmes.9494
Dear Mama doc brought me here.
@TLSBKL
❤ D Beat
@777uptown2
Very young Tupac here,he was born with talent.
@FreshPrincex4
I think he was in his late teens with this one