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.
static II
2Pac Lyrics
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2Pac, 2Pac
I'm smokin' these niggas like they
2Pac, 2Pac, 2Pac, go ahead and rock
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
Get cha' best shot and get dropped with ya posse
Static, static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Nigga I got the Motts
I'm takin' em' out a lot, I got
More than you can hot
I'm rockin' the spot so now you jock
Come, come and get dropped
2Pac ain't tryin' to hear it
I can swing at cha' rock
I'm swingin' at cha' knots, 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 shot
Takin' all ya got, while ya girl gets hot and rocks the spot
Static, static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static, static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Bringin' that funky flavor, with the gift that only God gave
Bringin' that funky flavor, with the gift that only God gave
Bringin' that 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 others call static
Static, static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static, static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static, static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Static (2Pac, 2Pac)
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
(2Pac go ahead and rock)
The lyrics to 2Pac feat. Shock G's song Static Mix II are characterized by heavy use of repetition and attitude, which are both signature traits of 2Pac's music. The song begins with the line "I'm smokin' these niggas like they," which is repeated throughout the song, along with the line "Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me." The song is essentially a proclamation of 2Pac's superiority over his enemies in the rap game, and his determination to stay on top no matter what. He talks about breaking his enemies like windows, likening their fragility to that of glass, and he warns them to expect nothing but trouble if they try to come for him.
In the second verse, 2Pac continues to assert his dominance, boasting about his skills as a rapper and his ability to take out anyone who dares to challenge him. He also references his posse, and how they're all working together to help him achieve greatness. The song ends with a couple of powerful lines about the importance of freedom and the struggle against oppression, which are themes that 2Pac often touched upon in his music. Overall, the lyrics to Static Mix II are intense, aggressive, and reflective of 2Pac's larger-than-life persona.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm smokin' these niggas like they
I am outperforming and defeating my competition effortlessly
2Pac, 2Pac
Referring to my own success and fame
go ahead and rock
I challenge anyone to try to match my level of success
Breakin' em' like they windows, and still they with
Even though I am breaking my competition, they still try to hang on
Until they get a whiff of this shit that I kick
Once they get a taste of my talent and skill, they will realize they cannot compete
And if they ever had a notion to stop me
If anyone thinks they can stop me, they are mistaken
Get cha' best shot and get dropped with ya posse
Even if someone tries their best to defeat me, they will be defeated, along with their group
Static is the last thing ya need when ya see me
Any problems or negativity will only hinder your success when facing me
Nigga I got the Motts
I have power and influence
I'm takin' em' out a lot, I got
I am successfully removing my competition
More than you can hot
More than you can handle
I'm rockin' the spot so now you jock
My successful performances are attracting attention and admiration
Come, come and get dropped
Anyone who dares to challenge me will face defeat
2Pac ain't tryin' to hear it
I will not tolerate anyone trying to bring me down
I can swing at cha' rock
I can attack and defeat anyone trying to compete with me
I'm swingin' at cha' knots, so hot
I am attacking and defeating my competition with ease
Better have a bat or a gat to defeat me
Any competitor who wants to defeat me must come prepared with their best tools
Nigga, I'm a whole posse rolled into shot
I am capable of defeating entire groups of competitors by myself
Takin' all ya got, while ya girl gets hot and rocks the spot
I am taking all my competition's success, while their fans admire and support my talent
Bringin' that funky flavor, with the gift that only God gave
I bring a unique and special talent that only God could have given me
All the way to my grave
I will continue to be successful until the end of my life
I'd rather die than be a slave
I will not let anyone control or limit my success
Slaves come as dope dealers, some come as addicts
Some people succumb to the negative influences of drugs and crime, while others become addicted to power and control
Some come to run, while the others call static
Some people will try to escape their problems, while others will face them head-on and create more issues
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NJASZN
The most underrated PAC song...
@Thug-life154
Regardless of the songs that are underrated, I hope no one knows and we find them on Tik Tok in a funny clip and we don't know the most important element of the song and the reason for writing it. I'm an Arab and I don't need to know all the words. It is enough for me to know that it has a strong meaning
@Oldschoolrap91
Legendary... MC New York, 2Pac,Tupac, Lesane,Makaveli. Different names, one person that combined and achieved so much in just 25 years. He lived his life to the fullest and created something for the ages. His legacy will always be cherished.
@makaveli6562
Whos still bumpin it in 2020 ??
@chxll455
2pac it's a vibe 2021
@damirnukic2992
2022๐
@ls1hinchy546
Yeah bruv๐ still pumping this in 2022
@shirleya1675
Here on May 28,2023 I'm here bcus "Dear Mama" bought me here
@lionelmanigbas8976
2023!
@smerk_11
PAC was always dope