Nayvadius DeMun Cash, born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, (November 20, 1983), be… Read Full Bio ↴Nayvadius DeMun Cash, born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, (November 20, 1983), better known by his stage name Future, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.

After releasing a series of moderately successful mixtapes between 2010 and 2011, Future signed a major label deal with Epic Records and fellow American rapper Rocko's A1 Recordings, which helped launch his own label imprint Freebandz. Future subsequently began working on his debut studio album "Pluto," and in April 2012 released the album to positive reviews. The album spawned five singles, all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was later re-released in November, as "Pluto 3D." His second studio album "Honest," was released on April 22, 2014, and is also performing with his group Freeband Gang. He released his highly anticipated third studio album, "DS2," on July 16, 2015. The Atlanta rapper also released several mixtapes during 2015, "Beast Mode" in January, "56 Nights" in March, and "What a Time to Be Alive (with Drake)" in September. Future released "Purple Reign" in January 2016. The 13-track mixtape was executive produced by Metro Boomin and DJ Esco, with additional production from Southside, Zaytoven, and more.

2Pac
Future Lyrics

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Nard & B
Ay, this for my city
You know what I'm sayin'?
You heard me?

Got a bandana 'round my head like I'm 2Pac
My little brother he ain't scared he got two Glocks
Put some blonde in my dreads, I went too pop

My young nigga, he gon' shoot you for a tear drop
A bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac
My lil' cousin duckin' feds, ridin' with two choppas
And when you matchin' head to toe, they say you too fly
Got a bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac

Got a bandana 'round my head screaming thug life
I get faded off them Xans and a muddy drink
Got a bandana 'round my head, like I'm Soulja
Keep that choppa on a nigga, like Magnolia
Put some blonde in my dread, I went too pop
For my brother 16th birthday, bought him a new Glock
These niggas taking off your head for a new watch
My young nigga, he ain't scared, he want a new body
I done fucked around and cashed out on some new exotics
Bitch ain't never speak, now englo, I went too tropic
Tie bandana 'round my head, like I'm Birdie
I left my dope with my grandma, had her servin'

Got a bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac
My little brother, he ain't scared, he got two Glocks
Put some blonde in my dreads, I went too pop
My young nigga, he gon' shoot you for a tear drop
A bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac
My lil' cousin duckin' feds, ridin' with two choppas
And when you matchin' head to toe, they say you too fly
Got a bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac

These hood bitches love a nigga like I'm Alpo
My lil' cousin got that yoppa on him and he broke
Got designer on my collar, like I'm Bon Jovi
I got all these problems, I just bought a bunch of doddi
These niggas killing everybody's bitches, fuck that dirty pussy
These niggas ain't used to no pimping, they gon' pay for pussy
Got that bandana 'round my head like a rebel boy
All this molly in my system, I can see the devil
And I'm playin' 'round wit' these presidents
Still tote a hundred round wit' a felony
Keep a few kilos on me nephew, these links on me, they Cuban
Got banana clips on banana clips, on banana clips

Got a bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac
My little brother, he ain't scared, he got two Glocks
Put some blonde in my dreads, I went too pop
My young nigga, he gon' shoot you for a tear drop
A bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac
My lil' cousin duckin' feds, ridin' with two choppas
And when you matchin' head to toe, they say you too fly
Got a bandana 'round my head, like I'm 2Pac

Thug life

Overall Meaning

In Future's song "2 Pac," the lyrics paint a picture of the rapper embracing the legacy of the late Tupac Shakur. He sports a bandana around his head like the iconic rapper and sings of his little brother carrying two guns and his young accomplice, who is willing to shoot for a tear drop tattoo. Future also adds his own twist to the Tupac vibe by putting blonde in his dreads and getting too "pop." He gets faded on Xanax and a "muddy drink," keeps a chopper on him like Magnolia, and ties a bandana around his head like Birdie.

Overall, the lyrics of "2 Pac" are a nod to Future's admiration for the late Tupac Shakur and his influence on the hip-hop genre. Like Tupac, Future is unapologetic in his lyrics and embraces his street credibility. He also highlights the danger that comes with staying true to the streets and the consequences of living a life of crime. Through his music, Future offers a glimpse into the realities of urban life and the struggles of young men growing up in tough neighborhoods.

Line by Line Meaning

Got a bandana 'round my head like I'm 2Pac
I wear a bandana on my head like 2Pac did, to represent my gang and my tough persona.

My little brother he ain't scared he got two Glocks
My younger brother is not afraid to use firearms, as he carries two Glocks for protection.

Put some blonde in my dreads, I went too pop
I dyed some of my dreadlocks blonde, to imitate the style of the late 90s era Pop music (pop as in 'popular music', not the genre).

My young nigga, he gon' shoot you for a tear drop
My young associate will not hesitate to use his gun, even if it is just for a teardrop tattoo, which is commonly associated with gang affiliation.

Got a bandana 'round my head screaming thug life
I wear a bandana around my head while proudly proclaiming my gangster lifestyle and my adherence to the philosophy of Thug Life.

Got a bandana 'round my head, like I'm Soulja
I wear a bandana around my head similar to how Soulja Boy does in his music videos, who is known for wearing bandanas and representing street culture.

Keep that choppa on a nigga, like Magnolia
I keep a gun nearby, just like how they do on the streets of Magnolia, a neighborhood in New Orleans that is notorious for violence and crime.

I left my dope with my grandma, had her servin'
I trusted my grandmother with my drugs and had her distribute them for me to avoid suspicion from law enforcement.

These hood bitches love a nigga like I'm Alpo
Women from my neighborhood are attracted to me, just like how they were to Alpo Martinez, a notorious drug dealer and womanizer from Harlem, NY.

And I'm playin' 'round wit' these presidents
I am dealing with large sums of money, similar to how one would play around with stacks of cash, which are commonly referred to as 'presidents' due to their depiction of US presidents.

Still tote a hundred round wit' a felony
I still carry a firearm with a large magazine, despite being a convicted felon and therefore not legally allowed to do so.

Keep a few kilos on me nephew, these links on me, they Cuban
I keep a few kilos of drugs on me, and the chains I wear are made of Cuban links, which are a style of chain popular in hip hop culture.

Got banana clips on banana clips, on banana clips
I have multiple firearms with extended magazines, each capable of holding dozens of rounds, stacked upon each other like a bunch of bananas.

Thug life
This is a recurring phrase throughout the song and represents the ideology of Thug Life, a code of conduct popularized by 2Pac that emphasizes loyalty, bravery, and a willingness to stand up to authority.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Nayvadius Wilburn, Brandon Rackley, James Bernard Jr. Rosser

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