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 I
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
In "Static I," 2Pac warns his enemies that they better come prepared if they want to go up against him. He describes himself as smoking his opponents like they are weed, breaking them like they are windows, and taking them down with ease. The only thing that can interfere with his dominance is static, or any sort of noise or disturbance that can disrupt the signal. He urges his fans to let him do his thing and rock the mic, while warning his adversaries that they better have a weapon or a plan if they want to take him down.
Throughout the song, 2Pac asserts his position as an unstoppable force in the rap game. He declares that he is a one-man army, capable of taking on entire posses on his own. He reminds the listener that he has a gift that only God gave, and he is not afraid to die for it. He likens his enemies to slaves, whether they are dope dealers, addicts or runners, while boasting his own freedom and independence. The chorus repeats the phrase "Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me," driving home the message that 2Pac is not to be messed with.
Overall, "Static I" is a testament to 2Pac's confidence and power as a rapper. He is unapologetic in his approach, and delivers his message with force and authority.
Line by Line Meaning
2Pac, 2Pac go ahead
Acknowledging himself, 2Pac encourages himself to continue with his style and lyrics.
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
2Pac cautions people not to bring any form of trouble, uncertainty or displeasure when they meet him.
"2Pac go ahead and rock, 2Pac, 2Pac"
2Pac is calling out to himself again to keep performing exceptionally.
"2Pac go ahead, 2Pac"
2Pac is reminding himself to keep pursuing his dreams no matter the challenges around him.
I'm smokin' these niggas like they indo
2Pac is metaphorically stating that he is defeating his enemies with ease, likening it to smoking weed.
Breakin' em' like they windows, and still they with
2Pac is breaking his enemies' defenses but they still stand, however, if they experience his real art they will not withstand him anymore.
Until they get a whiff of this shit that I kick
2Pac means that his art is powerful enough to turn his enemies around and make them appreciate him and his work if they take a moment to experience it.
And if they ever had a notion to stop me
2Pac implies that his enemies' plans to stop him will ultimately fail.
Shoot cha' best shot and get dropped with ya posse
2Pac is daring his enemies to try their best, but he will still defeat them and their allies.
Nigga I got the Motts
2Pac boasts that he has intelligence and power over his enemies, hence referring to himself as having 'the heart' or 'the courage'.
I thinkin' the amount, a lot I got
2Pac is saying that he has several things that work for him and with him, that are higher than those of his enemies.
More than you can hot
2Pac implies that he has more energy and better skills than his enemies, and that will make it easier for him to defeat them.
I'm rockin' the spot so now they jock
2Pac says he is dominating the scene and catching the attention of his fans and enemies who cannot help but focus on him.
Come, come and get dropped
2Pac dares his enemies to challenge him, knowing that they will fail miserably because of his power and influence.
2Pac ain't trying to hear it
2Pac does not care for the negative comments and criticisms that his enemies are telling him.
I can swing it at cha' rock
2Pac indicates that he is always ready to fight back, even do so regardless of the numbers of enemies against him.
I'm swearin' that cha' not so hot
2Pac is implying that his enemies are weak and are not capable or powerful enough to defeat him.
Better have a bat or a gat to defeat me
2Pac is challenging his enemies to come better prepared, whether with weapons or tactics, in order to defeat him.
Nigga, I'm a whole posse rolled into one shot
2Pac is likening himself to a whole crew, implying that he is multi-talented and powerful.
Takin' all ya got, while ya girl gets hot and rocks the spot
2Pac is saying he is able to make his 'enemies' girls fall for him while he still defeating their enemies without effort.
Pure, funky flavor with the gift that only God gave
2Pac believes that his music is divine and a creation of God, and he is able to make his fans enjoy and enjoy it too.
All the way to my grave, I'd rather die than be a slave
2Pac would rather die than be under the command of his enemies and live in captivity or servitude.
Slaves come as dope dealers, some come as addicts
2Pac is highlighting how many individuals become oppressed or controlled by drugs, either dealing or using them.
Some come to run while the other cause static
2Pac says that some individuals become refugees or oppositions, which become threats to the strong government in power, which boasts of oppressing them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jimi Dright, Tupac Shakur, W Waller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrSession11
Music really brings people together. Especially this kind :-)
oldlexx1
превосходно! в 96 году в росии на кассете арлекино рэп 5 или 6 шатал динамик еще магнитофонов весна и романтик, а сейчас это играет на техниксах и сенхайзерах.
Depressed Boy 98 Craig
song dope as fuck
Makaveli T.G.
MY NIGAAZ 2PAC SHAKUR FOREVER THUG LIFE MAMARU SHAKUR PAC 2 MAKAVELI THE DON
ern265
this song is bad ass
Adam Thibault
2pac was more REAL in his younger music