Narrative Writing & Tupac Essay

American rapper, actor, activist, poet 2Pac was truly one of hip hops most distinctively talented artists and indeed, a dynamic all toldy influential figure who conveyed his introspective thoughts through such vibrantly resonating medicament and lyrics. However, 2Pacs journey to glory and recognition was filled only with many an(prenominal) intricacies and hardships but fuelled only by gifted ability, wit, heart and sheer passion. Many could either label him from anywhere as both a thug and mobster or a natural born leader and poetbut 2pac emphasized Measure a man by his actions fully, with his whole life from the beginning to the break off (qtd.in Lazin). Born Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971) in East Harlem, New York, 2pac was named later a proud Inca chief from South America by his mother who was a chance on member of the Black Panther. Due to her significant affiliation with the drawment, Afeni Shakur was incarcerated during her pregnancy to her son. 2pac admits the absolu te admiration he has for his mother for being able to withstand all tribulation and regulartually giving birth to him, affectionately mentioning her as a strong black woman(Lazin).2pac values his mothers t apieceing of raising him and his sister to be community-oriented and socially aware, amidst the financial bypasscomings they faced. 2pac categorizes their financial status then as being stone broke as they did not have luxuries or even necessities which he thought they wanted. Growing up, 2pac had no real father figure to look up tohe stresses such longing in saying that You need a man to teach you how to be a man (qtd. in Lazin). Due to his troubles to gain a steady source of income, his mother decided to give the axe to Baltimore.There, 2pac was enrolled in the Baltimore School of Arts and spent three years there learning assorted facets of art and meeting various individuals-turned-friends. In the process of education, 2pac spliff points one major flaw of lack of sheddi ng light into lifes reality. In his observation of the social and economic inequality, he states, Rich people should live like poor people, and poor people should live like rich people. They should change every week (qtd. in Lazin).In attempt to thresh poverty and violence, 2pac moved to California only to realize the same poverty element shared by the black community. Yet, amidst it all, he stayed strong. After having decided to move out of his mothers house and authority, with no other choice, 2pac resorted to the ways of street life in which he cites how he found father-figures in the radiation pattern of drug-dealers, pimps, and criminals. It was in the streets that his rather sharp tongue was cultivated The words that I say are the words that dont come out from a mothers mouth or a fathers mouth (2Pac qtd.in Lazin). Eventually dropping out from high school, 2Pac had a short turn in selling drugs but was advised later on by the same people his co-drug dealers, who later stoo d as financial sponsors for him to follow his dreams in medicament. 2pac professionally started in an early nineties hip hop group known as the Digital Underground. Shock G, leader of the group, gave opportune chances for 2Pac as he was starting outfree style raps during performances and songs, having him belong in the group as a roadie and taking him in.After having some songs under his belt and being recognized for his talent by major medicament labels and prominent figures such as Interscope and Ted Field, 2Pacalypse Now was released as his first platinum album in which he tackled major social issues and expressed and stimulated the pain he dealt with throughout his childhood. This was the beginning of a series of albums that were not only of commercial and critical achievement but also were of social significance.As 2Pacs fame grew, he opted to stretch his skills for the silver-screen, through films such as Juice (1992), Poetic Justice (1993), and Above the brim (1994) whic h displayed both his aggressive and sensitive long suits in his character and also, acting prowess. As his messages of social awareness come across even more, 2Pac stressed his personal back out and concept of how he wants to empower the youth, the oppressed, and the ill-fated through his idealistic but rather controversial theme of Thug Life. However, there were rather social distortions in between 2Pacs and the medias meaning. Hence, in a subjective interpretation, 2Pac explains that this idea has nothing to do with the dictionarys definition of thug rather, it pertains to the underdog who chooses to overcome each lifes seemingly hopeless obstacles with pride, dignity, and courage. His fame was often accompanied by many sorts of controversy which included a violent altercation with a limousine driver, clashes with rightist group members like C.Dolores Tucker and William Bennett, to the news and media pertaining to his lyrics content, and even assault, which took quite heavy blow s upon him. Most especially on life and freedom threatening occurrences, after being a victim of a shooting, he was later convicted to serve a prison sentence due to losing to charges of rape. His prison stint, only gave rose to strength and experience in him becoming a better man of insight in lifes truths. In addition, while serving his sentence, his music fluent crossed-over to the hearts and minds of millions.With all of these, he realized his irresponsible actions, mistakes, and rather wrong decision making of what to say, what to do, and how to act. After being bailed out through a infix deal with CEO with a criminal past, Suge Knight and his music label, Death Row Records, 2Pac was freed and at once focused on getting his music on the rise again. Despite having freedom, 2Pac had to face an assortment of financial battles, just as so as he would not to go back to jail. As 2Pac music rode the Death Row banner high and proud, together with peers such as Dr.Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg, a feud between East Coast and air jacket Coast rapper grew, but 2Pac stresses that such tension was rooted only and mainly on two menhim and East Coast rapper ill-famed B. I. G. 2Pac understood the effects of such strain of which he felt responsible for and said that I hope we would exercise greater restraint, pertaining to the situation (qtd. in Lazin). Amidst all the past difficulties and pressing danger, 2Pac kept a strong outlook on life I felt that the only thing that could kill me is death, and even then, my music will live forever (qtd. in Lazin).While in Las Vegas, after a Mike Tyson-Bruce Seldon bout, a car pulled up alongside were Suge Knight, and 2Pac was positioned then dependent fired upon by four gunmen as they were supposedly headed to a night club. After undergoing two surgeries, having a lung removed and despite having a surge of praying fans distant the hospital of which were he stayed, 2Pac passed away with his truth message and true music of which he le ft behind to us. His legacy would never be forgotten for his music captured continuing struggles of the common man who only demanded for change, progress, and the right to have a better future.Tupac Amaru Shakur indeed was a warrior and prophet, despite the controversy, despite the media frenzy he had to go through, and despite everything else. Indeed, his message is powerful Im not saying Im going to change the world, but I guarantee you that I will spark the brains that will change the world. So, keep you head up (2Pac qtd. in Lazin).Works Cited Lazin, Lauren. Tupac Resurrection. Los Angeles, California Paramount Pictures, 2003.