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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Hip Hop was supposed to be this new thing that had no boundaries and was so different to everyday music. As long as it has soul to it, hip hop can live on.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hip hop is an art form that thrives on creativity and authenticity, regardless of the norms.
Tupac Shakur emphasizes that hip hop is a revolutionary genre that transcends conventional musical boundaries. The essence of hip hop lies in its soul and authenticity, allowing it to endure as long as it stays true to these core characteristics.
Themes
Hip HopMusicCreativitySoulAuthenticity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the evolution of music genres, one might say, 'As Tupac Shakur once said, hip hop can live on as long as it has soul to it.'
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