Raised by his mother, he relocated to Baltimore in 1984 and to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1988.
Shakur was born in New York City to parents who were both political activists and Black Panther Party members. Much of Shakur's music has been noted for addressing contemporary social issues that plagued inner cities, and he is considered a symbol of activism against inequality. Considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. The song was played on 2Pac's biopic, All Eyez On Me (2017), with 2Pac and Snoop in the studio recording the song.Tupac Amaru Shakur ( / ˈ t uː p ɑː k ʃ ə ˈ k ʊər/ TOO-pahk shə- KOOR born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), better known by his stage name 2Pac and later by his alias Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor.
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The song featured in the first episode of the TV series Gang Related. On April 15, 2012, the song was played at the Coachella Festival with Snoop Dogg performing with a hologram of 2Pac. The performance included a sample of the 2Pac verse. Dre & Snoop Dogg as tribute to 2Pac on the 2000 Up In Smoke Tour. The concert was released on the Live at the House of Blues album in 2005. It was the final song performed live by both Snoop Dogg & 2Pac (in his last recorded performance) at the House of Blues on July 4, 1996. The song was included on numerous 2Pac compilations, including his Greatest Hits and Best of: Thug album. The music video was released for the week ending on April 28, 1996.
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The beginning of the scene where Tupac is speaking to Biggie is in reference to the movie Scarface where Tony speaks to his alleged killer before shooting him. The prelude for the song shows a parody of Biggie Smalls ("Piggy") and Puff Daddy in discussion with Shakur about the November 1994 shooting. The video was directed by one of 2Pac's production partners, Tracy Robinson. The version of the song used for the music video differs to the version found on the album, with clean alternate lyrics, delay on the word "Party" within the chorus, and an arpeggio added to the beat.
Though the song was limited to a promo release, a music video was created for the song. The song contains an interpolations of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five's song " The Message" and "Radio Activity Rap (Let's Jam)" by MC Frosty and Lovin' C. The song peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. The song served as a promotional single for the album and later as the B-side to the album's second major single, How Do U Want It. The song features fellow West Coast rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg and was produced by Daz Dillinger. " 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" is a song by American hip hop artist 2Pac from his 1996 album All Eyez on Me. 1996 single by 2Pac and Snoop Doggy Dogg "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted"Ĭan-Am Studios ( Los Angeles, California)