It's time we stop worrying, and get angry you know? But not angry and pick up a gun, but angry and open our minds.
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Gangsta Rap is dead. I've moved on. And the raps that I'm rappin to my community shouldn't be filled with rage? They shouldn't be filled with same attrocities that they gave me? The media they don't talk about it, so in my raps I have to talk about it, and it seems foreign because there's no one else talking about it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tupac expresses his desire for rap to convey deeper truths rather than anger, emphasizing the need to address social issues.
In this quote, Tupac Shakur reflects on the evolution of his music, indicating that he has moved beyond the themes of violence and anger commonly associated with gangsta rap. He believes that his role as an artist is to highlight the harsh realities faced by his community, which are often ignored by mainstream media. By doing so, he aims to create awareness and provoke thought, showing that his art should serve as a platform for social commentary rather than perpetuate the cycle of violence.
Themes
RapSocial IssuesCommunityMediaAwakening
In practice
Example use cases
At a community event focused on social justice, this quote can be used to highlight the importance of using music as a tool for awareness.
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