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Tupac Amaru Shakur was an American rapper, poet, actor, and activist. These 109 Tupac quotes exhibit the creativity and genius of this incredible artist.

He was born in Harlem in 1971, and from an early age, showed an interest in the arts and honed his skills at the schools he attended.

Tupac acted in plays and rapped during high school. After his family moved to California in 1988, his music career began to take off when he was hired by the group Digital Underground and began rapping in some of their songs.

In 1992, Tupac released his debut album which was met with controversy; he also began acting in films such as Poetic Justice and Above the Rim .

During his career, Tupac released four more albums which exhibited his political and social messages. These great Tupac quotes share those messages and still ring true today.

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Tupac Quotes

Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.

A coward dies a thousand deaths. A soldier dies but once.

There’s gonna be some stuff you gonna see thats gonna make it hard to smile in the future, but through whatever you see, through all the rain and the pain you gotta keep your sense of humor. You gotta be able to smile through all this bullshit… remember that.

I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.

I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect .

It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.

I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, theres a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up and handle it.

It’s a struggle for every young Black man. You know how it is, only God can judge us.

I just don’t know how to deal with so many people giving me that much affection. I never had that in my life.

All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.

When you do rap albums, you got to train yourself. You got to constantly be in character.

Somebody help me, tell me where to go from here cause even thugs cry, but do the Lord care?

Life’s a wheel of fortune and it’s my chance to spin it.

We wouldn’t ask why a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals; in turn, we would all celebrate its tenacity, we would all love its will to reach the sun. Well, we are the roses, this is the concrete and these are my damaged petals. Don’t ask me why, thank God, and ask me how.

Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.

Let the Lord judge the criminals.

I would rather have been shot straight-up in cold blood-but to be set up? By people who you trusted ? That’s bad.

The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.

What I learned in jail is that I can’t change. I can’t live a different lifestyle – this is it. This is the life that they gave and this is the life that I made.

We all gonna die, we bleed from similar veins.

I feel like role models today are not meant to be put on a pedestal. But more like angels with broken wings.

My mama always used to tell me: ‘if you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.’

If God wanted me to be quiet he would’ve never showed me what he does.

I’ll probably be punished for hard living.

I am society’s child. This is how they made me and now I’m sayin’ what’s on my mind and they don’t want that. This is what you made me, America.

I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.

I’m 23 years old. I might just be my mother’s child, but in all reality, I’m everybody’s child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.

There’s nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.

In my mind I’m a blind man doin’ time.

With all my fans I got a family again.

I believe that everything that you do bad comes back to you. So everything that I do that’s bad, I’m going to suffer from it. But in my mind, I believe what I’m doing is right. So I feel like I’m going to heaven.

It seems like every time you come up something happens to bring you back down.

Of course I’m going to say ‘I’m a thug,’ that’s because I came from the gutter and I’m still here!

I’ve been shot five times but I’m still breathing, living proof there a God if you need a reason.

I don’t want to be a role model. I just want to be someone who says, this is who I am, this is what I do, I say what’s on my mind.

If we really are saying that rap is an art form, then we got to be more responsible for our lyrics. If you see everybody dying because of what you are saying, it don’t matter that you didn’t make them die. It just matters that you didn’t save them.

Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.

That which does not kill me can only make me stronger. I don’t see why everybody feel as though that they gotta tell me how to live my life.

Forgive but don’t forget, girl keep your head up. And when he tells you you ain’t nothing, don’t believe him. And if he can’t learn to love you, you should leave him.

I’m not sayin’ I’m gonna rule the world, or that I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.

Can’t close my eyes cause all I see is terror. I hate the man in the mirror cause his reflection makes the pain turn realer.

Fear is stronger than love, remember that. Fear is stronger than love. All that love I gave didn’t mean nothing when it came to fear.

One day I’m gonna bust, blow up on this society. Why did you lie to me? I couldn’t find a trace of equality.

Every day, I’m standing outside trying to sing my way in: We are hungry, please let us in We are hungry, please let us in. After about a week that song is gonna change to: We hungry, we needsome food. After two, three weeks, it’s like: Give me the food Or I’m breaking down the door. After a year you’re just like: I’m picking the lock. Coming through the door blasting.

I have not brought violence to you. I have not brought ‘thug life’ to America. I didn’t create ‘thug life;’ I diagnosed it.

If I was white, I would be like John Wayne. I feel like a tragic hero in a Shakespeare play. Somebody who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, from poverty.

Behind every sweet smile , there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel.

I said, I’m gonna write a song about the women like my mom, women like my sister, who I think represent the strong black women, and I did that. Now I’mma write about the women I see everyday and that was ‘[I] Get Around.’ If I just write songs like ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ it would make me seem more than what I am, but I’m just a normal man.

What makes me saying ‘I don’t give a f***,’ different from Patrick Henry saying ‘Give me liberty or give me death?’ What makes my freedom any different than Bosnians or who ever [America] wants to fight for this year? They should give money to the ghetto.

Hip Hop when it started it was supposed to be this new thing that had no boundaries and was so different to everyday music. Now it seems like I was starting to get caught up in the mode of what made hip hop come about. As long as the music has the true to the heart soul it can be hip hop. As long it has soul to it, hip hop can live on.

Why can’t [the President] take some of those people off the street and put them in his White House? Then he’ll have people from the street to help him with his ideas. They haven’t been homeless forever; they’ve done things for society.

Until it happened, I really did believe that no Black person would ever shoot me. I believed that I didn’t have to fear my own community, You know, I was like I represent them. I’m their ambassador to the world, they will never do me wrong.

I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.

Every time I speak I want the truth to come out. Every time I speak I want a shiver. I don’t want them to be like they know what I’m gonna say because it’s polite. I’m not saying I’m gonna rule the world or I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee you that I will spark the brain that will change the world.

I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle. I make mistakes but learn from every one. And when it’s said and done, I bet this brother be a better one. If I upset you don’t stress; never forget, that God isn’t finished with me yet.

If you let a person talk long enough you’ll hear their true intentions! Listen twice, speak once.

We can never go nowhere unless we share with each other.

You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened…or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the f*** on.

Never surrender, it’s all about the faith you got; don’t ever stop, just push it ‘till you hit the top and if you drop, at least you know you gave your all to be true to you, that way you can never fail.

The same crime element that white people are scared of black people are scared of. While they waiting for legislation to pass, we next door to the killer. All them killers they let out, they’re in that building. Just because we black, we get along with the killers? What is that?

I shall not fear man but God, though I walk through the valley of death.

I am not a perfectionist, but still I seek perfection. I am not a great romantic, but yet I yearn for affection.

Even warriors put their spears down on Sundays.

There’s no way I could pay you back but my plan is to show you that I understand, you are appreciated.

You just can’t be calling us fakers and pretenders and non-creative and say we can’t freestyle.

No matter who committed the crime, they all yell at me. And the media is greedier than most. You could sell ‘em your soul and they’ll be on ya till a nigga’s a ghost.

I feel like Black Jesus got his hands on me and guides me through life to put me where I’m supposed to be.

You can never ‘just be friends’ with someone you fall in love with.

It takes skill to be real. Time to heal each other.

Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action.

I didn’t choose the thug life, the thug life chose me.

I worked hard all my life as far as this music business. I dreamed of the day when I could go to New York and feel comfortable and they could come out here and be comfortable.

The only time I have problems is when I sleep.

If you could walk a mile in my shoes you’d be crazy too.

America wants its respect.

No matter what these people say about me, my music doesn’t glorify any image. My music is spiritual when you listen to it. It’s all about emotion, I tell my innermost, darkest secrets.

Don’t change on me. Don’t extort me unless you intend to do it forever.

They got money for the war but can’t feed the poor.

What people do for the struggle of power is madness.

Imperfection is inherited, therefore we all sin, but fighting the war of sin is the greatest war of all because we all die in the end, no matter how hard we fight.

I know death follows me, but I murder him first.

Ain’t a woman alive that can take my momma’s place.

This fast life soon shatters, cause after all the lights and screams, nothing but my dreams matter.

Unconditional love. Talking bout the stuff that don’t wear off, it don’t fade. It’ll last for all these crazy days, these crazy nights. Whether you wrong or you right, I’ma still love you, still feel you, still there for you. No matter what, you will always be in my heart with unconditional love.

I know what good morals are, but you’re supposed to disregard good morals when you’re living in a crazy, bad world. If you’re in hell, how can you live like an angel? You’re surrounded by devils,trying to be an angel? That’s like suicide.

I don’t want it if it’s that easy.

It don’t stop ’til the casket drop.

I am a hard person to love but when I love, I love really hard.

I did not wanted to become the victim, so became the bully.

Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes, realize, real lies.

We was young and we was dumb, but we had heart.

Many dreams are what we had and plenty wishes.

Quotes About Tupac

If you had any consciousness of the reality we live in, you could feel his energy. You knew he was a special individual. He was very prolific in expressing himself. He had a lot of hostility. I think it was just misguided and misdirected. It was obvious he was a genius, he was a prodigy. He was just amazing as far as his energy was concerned. He was explosive — like a black panther ready to pounce. Mike Tyson

He was so polite and nice. He was counter to his persona. Will Ferrell

I’ve had never in my life met a person like Pac. He had so much charisma. And he was poor. When I met Pac, he owned two pairs of pants and two sweaters. He used to tell me all the time. He was like, ‘Jada, you’re a superstar.’ He didn’t say it about himself. Jada Pinkett Smith

Tupac was a revolutionary, and being a revolutionary takes more than shooting pistols and getting tattoos. B.o.B.

Every time I think about Tupac or hear a song, I think about how much work he put in. He could never have put in that much if he didn’t have passion for it. The things that he talked about, he actually believed. Billy Danze

Tupac taught me that in truth there is freedom. He spoke his mind and said what was in his heart. Common

7 Fun Facts About Tupac

• Tupac’s real name was Lesane Parish Crooks. His mother actually renamed him almost a year after he was born.
• Tupac attended Baltimore School for the Arts. While attending BSFA, he had a ballet class and played The Mouse King in the Nutcracker.
• Tupac dated Madonna!
• Before Tupac died, he was cast to act in the movies Cool Runnings, Higher Learning, Menace II Society, and How To Be A Player.
• Tupac purchased Biggie’s first Rolex.
• Tupac’s net worth would be about $40 million today. That’s without considering any other money he would have made outside of the work he had done before his death.
• Tupac auditioned for the role of “Bubba” in Forrest Gump.

During a trip to Las Vegas in 1996, Tupac was shot and died 6 days later. He was only 25 years old. After his death, five more studio albums featuring his music were released.

Throughout Tupac’s life and after his death, his music, poetry, and messages left an indelible imprint on society. Many hail him as one of the greatest rappers of all time .

Tupac has remained a popular rapper almost 20 years after his untimely death. These popular Tupac quotes illustrate his ability to entwine political and social messages in his music and poetry as a way to inspire others to persevere.

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95 Greatest Tupac Quotes & Lyrics Of All Time

If you’re looking for the best collection of inspirational Tupac Shakur quotes and lyrics then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled 95 of the greatest 2Pac quotes that highlight his incredibly deep mindset and wisdom on life, love and success.

Tupac Shakur, professionally known as 2Pac was one of the most significant rappers of all time. But he was also a complete artist – he could act, he wrote poetry and he had serious dance moves.

After releasing his debut album, 2Pacalypse Now , in 1991, Tupac had already become a central figure in West Coast hip hop. His lyrics told powerful stories around racism, violence and other social issues.

He was also the man who redefined “thug life”. Tupac was involved in many conflicts but also showed responsibility, wisdom and thoughtfulness at the same time.

As tensions between East Coast and West Coast hip hop grew, Tupac became heavily involved in a vocal way. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas; he died six days later at the age of 25. The Notorious B.I.G ., Shakur’s friend turned rival, was at first considered a suspect, but was also murdered in another drive-by shooting several months later.

Tupac evolved to become the voice of his generation and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time having sold over 75 million records worldwide. Rolling Stone named 2Pac in its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Below you’ll find the best Tupac quotes and lyrics of all time.

Famous Tupac Shakur Quotes On Life, Success & Dreams

1. “Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.” – Tupac Shakur

2. “During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.” – Tupac Shakur

3. “Our future is our confidence and self-esteem .” – Tupac Shakur

4. “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” – Tupac Shakur

5. “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.” – Tupac Shakur

6. “People die but legends live forever.” – Tupac Shakur

7. “My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.'” – Tupac Shakur

8. “Don’t leave this world without giving it your all.” – Tupac Shakur

9. “This fast life soon shatters, cause after all the lights and screams, nothing but my dreams matter.” – Tupac Shakur

10. “Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride. I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive.” – Tupac Shakur

11. “Never surrender, it’s all about the faith you got; don’t ever stop, just push it ‘till you hit the top and if you drop, at least you know you gave your all to be true to you, that way you can never fail.” – Tupac Shakur

2Pac Quotes About Life, Success & Money

12. “In my mind, I’ll be thinking is this true, will I fail? Am I supposed to fail? Should I just stop trying and give up? But then, that’s exactly what they’re waiting for me to do.” – Tupac Shakur

13. “One thing we all adore, something worth dying for, nothing but pain, stuck in this game, searchin’ for fortune and fame.” – Tupac Shakur

14. “I would rather be stricken blind, than to live without expression of mind.” – Tupac Shakur

15. “That which does not kill me can only make me stronger. I don’t see why everybody feel as though that they gotta tell me how to live my life.” – Tupac Shakur

16. “Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel.” – Tupac Shakur

17. “When I was a little baby, I remember that one moment of calm-peace, and 3 minutes after that, it was on.” – Tupac Shakur

18. “I believe that everything that you do bad comes back to you. So everything that I do that’s bad, I’m going to suffer from it. But in my mind, I believe what I’m doing is right. So I feel like I’m going to heaven.” – Tupac Shakur

19. “I don’t want to be a role model. I just want to be someone who says, this is who I am, this is what I do, I say what’s on my mind.” – Tupac Shakur

20. “I feel like role models today are not meant to be put on a pedestal. But more like angels with broken wings.” – Tupac Shakur

21. “There’s no way that Michael Jackson or whoever Jackson should have a million thousand droople billion dollars and then there are people starving. There’s no way! There’s no way that these people should own planes and their people don’t have houses. Apartments. Shacks. Drawers. Pants! I know you’re rich. I know you got 40 billion dollars, but can you just keep it to one house? You only need one house. And if you only got two kids, can you just keep it to two rooms? I mean why have 52 rooms and you know there’s somebody with no room?! It just doesn’t make sense to me. It don’t.” – Tupac Shakur

22. “I’m not perfect. But I’ll always be real.” – Tupac Shakur

23. “Even though you’re fed up, you gotta keep your head up.” – Tupac Shakur

24. “We wouldn’t ask why a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals, in turn, we would all celebrate its tenacity, we would all love its will to reach the sun, well, we are the roses, this is the concrete and these are my damaged petals, don’t ask me why thank god, and ask me how.” – Tupac Shakur

25. “It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.” – Tupac Shakur

26. “I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them to have answers.” – Tupac Shakur

27. “Be grateful for blessings.” – Tupac Shakur

28. “Recollect your thoughts, don’t get caught up in the mix.” – Tupac Shakur

29. “Always do your best, don’t let the pressure make you panic.” – Tupac Shakur

30. “Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action.” – Tupac Shakur

31. “Life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin it.” – Tupac Shakur

32. “A coward dies a thousand times, a soldier dies but once.” – Tupac Shakur

33. “They have money for war but can’t feed the poor.” – Tupac Shakur

34. “It don’t stop ’til the casket drop.” – Tupac Shakur

35. “Imperfection is inherited, therefore we all sin, but fighting the war of sin is the greatest war of all because we all die in the end, no matter how hard we fight.” – Tupac Shakur

36. “Don’t believe everything you hear: Real eyes, realize, real lies.” – Tupac Shakur

37. “What people do for the struggle of power is madness.” – Tupac Shakur

38. “I don’t want it if it’s that easy.” – Tupac Shakur

39. “I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect.” – Tupac Shakur

40. “No matter what these people say about me, my music doesn’t glorify any image. My music is spiritual when you listen to it. It’s all about emotion, I tell my innermost, darkest secrets.” – Tupac Shakur

41. “I’d rather die like a man, than live like a coward.” – Tupac Shakur

42. “Only God can judge me.”- Tupac Shakur

43. “I’ve been shot five times but I’m still breathing, living proof there a God if you need a reason.” – Tupac Shakur

44. “Even the genius ask questions.” – Tupac Shakur

45. “You’re right. I am crazy. But you know what else? I don’t give a fuck.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Quotes About Love

46. “You can never ‘just be friends’ with someone you fall in love with.” – Tupac Shakur

47. “Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.” – Tupac Shakur

48. “Forgive but don’t forget, girl keep your head up. And when he tells you you ain’t nothing, don’t believe him. And if he can’t learn to love you, you should leave him.” – Tupac Shakur

49. “I am not a perfectionist, but still I seek perfection. I am not a great romantic, but yet I yearn for affection.” – Tupac Shakur

50. “Time to heal our women, be real to our women.” – Tupac Shakur

51. “It takes skill to be real, time to heal each other.” – Tupac Shakur

52. “A woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one.” – Tupac Shakur

53. “I know you’re fed up, ladies, but keep ya head up.” – Tupac Shakur

54. “Fear is stronger than love, remember that. Fear is stronger than love. All that love I gave didn’t mean nothing when it came to fear.” – Tupac Shakur

55. “I’m not saying girls are perfect cause we all know that’s not true. But why be unfaithful to her if she was true to you?” – Tupac Shakur

56. “I am a hard person to love but when I love, I love really hard.” – Tupac Shakur

57. “No one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble. Not knowing how hard it is to carry on when no one loves you.” – Tupac Shakur

58. “There’s no way I can pay you back, but the plan Is to show you that I understand: you are appreciated.” – Tupac Shakur

59. “Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.” – Tupac Shakur

60. “Ain’t a woman alive that could take my mama’s place.” – Tupac Shakur

61. “Unconditional love. Talking bout the stuff that don’t wear off, it don’t fade. It’ll last for all these crazy days, these crazy nights. Whether you wrong or you right, I’ma still love you, still feel you, still there for you. No matter what, you will always be in my heart with unconditional love.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Quotes From His Songs & Poems

62. “Why am I fighting to live, If I am just living to fight Why am I trying to see. When there aint nothing in sight Why am I trying to give, When no one gives me a try Why am I dying to live, If I am just living to die?” – Tupac Shakur

63. “Sometimes when I’m alone I cry, Cause I am on my own. The tears I cry are bitter and warm. They flow with life but take no form I cry because my heart is torn. I find it difficult to carry on. If I had an ear to confide in, I would cry among my treasured friend, but who do you know that stops that long, to help another carry on. The world moves fast and it would rather pass by. Then to stop and see what makes one cry, so painful and sad. And sometimes… I cry and no one cares about why.” – Tupac Shakur

64. “Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s laws wrong It learned to walk without having feet Funny it seems but by keeping its dreams It learned to breathe fresh air Long live the rose that grew from concrete When no one else, even cared.” – Tupac Shakur

65. “They punish the people that’s askin’ questions And those that possess steal from the ones without possessions The message I stress: to make it stop, study your lessons Don’t settle for less, even the genius asks his questions.” – Tupac Shakur

66. “Where there is a will there is a will to search and discover a better day Where a positive heart is all you need to rise beyond and succeed Where young minds grow and respect each other based on their deeds and not their color when times are dim say as I say “Where there’s a will there’s a way!” – Tupac Shakur

2Pac Quotes On Thug Life

67. “Of course I’m going to say “I’m a thug,” that’s because I came from the gutter and I’m still here!” – Tupac Shakur

68. “Do everything you can to make it around the system, over the system, or out the system.” – Tupac Shakur

69. “Just cause you live in the ghetto doesn’t mean you can’t grow.” – Tupac Shakur

70. “The only time I have problems is when I sleep.” – Tupac Shakur

71. “The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone.” – Tupac Shakur

72. “Don’t live to fight, fight to live.” – Tupac Shakur

73. “I know what good morals are, but you’re supposed to disregard good morals when you’re living in a crazy, bad world. If you’re in hell, how can you live like an angel? You’re surrounded by devils, trying to be an angel? That’s like suicide.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Quotes About Moving On

74. “You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened… or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the fuck on.” – Tupac Shakur

75. “If you can make it through the night, there’s a brighter day.” – Tupac Shakur

76. “You know nothing can stop me but loss of breath and I’m still breathing so it’s still on.” – Tupac Shakur

77. “I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up and handle it.” – Tupac Shakur

78. “There’s gonna be some stuff you gonna see that’s gonna make it hard to smile in the future, but through whatever you see, through all the rain and the pain you gotta keep your sense of humor. You gotta be able to smile through all this bullshit…remember that.” – Tupac Shakur

79. “I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle. I make mistakes but learn from everyone. And when it’s said and done. I bet this brother be a better one. If I upset you don’t stress. Never forget, that God isn’t finished with me yet.” – Tupac Shakur

80. “Everything will be alright if you hold on It’s a struggle every day, gotta roll on.” – Tupac Shakur

81. “Look to my future, ‘cause my past is all behind me.” – Tupac Shakur

82. “Whatever you see you gotta keep a sense of humor; you gotta be able to smile through all the bullshit.” – Tupac Shakur

83. “For every dark night, there’s a brighter day.” – Tupac Shakur

84. “The world moves fast and it would rather pass by than to stop and see what makes you cry.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Quotes On Friends & Enemies

85. “The realest people don’t have a lot of friends.” – Tupac Shakur

86. “You gotta learn to hold your own.” – Tupac Shakur

87. “If you let a person talk long enough you’ll hear their true intentions! Listen twice, speak once.” – Tupac Shakur

88. “Learn to see me as a brother instead of two distant strangers.” – Tupac Shakur

89. “Watch for phonies, keep your enemies close, watch your homies.” – Tupac Shakur

90. “Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead.” – Tupac Shakur

2Pac Quotes On Changes

91. “You gotta make a change. Its time for us as a people to start making some changes, let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live, and let’s change the way we treat each other. You see the old way wasn’t working so it’s on us, to do what we gotta do to survive.” – Tupac Shakur

92. “We can never go nowhere unless we share with each other.” – Tupac Shakur

93. “I want to grow. I want to be better. You Grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.” – Tupac Shakur

94. “Though things change, the future’s still inside of me.” – Tupac Shakur

95. “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” – Tupac Shakur

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114 Legendary Tupac Quotes about Life and Death

More than 20 years after his untimely death, the legacy of Tupac Shakur is still widely felt. If you want to learn more about 2Pac’s insightful worldview and his articulate opinions on a variety of subjects, this collection of legendary Tupac quotes is for you. Enjoy reading. And for even more quotes about rap and hip-hop, have a look at these Wiz Khalifa quotes .

Tupac Shakur is one of the most iconic rappers of all time. No one else embodied the gangster rap aesthetic of the 1990s more authentically than the young American rapper who quickly rose to the top of the hip-hop industry. 2Pac’s songs resonated deeply with the issues and problems his listeners were confronted with within their own lives, leading him to become a lightning rod to them. Despite his kind nature, many of his songs expressed rage, violence, and anger about racism, social injustice, and street violence.

“If you can make it through the night, there’s a brighter day.” Tupac Shakur

At the time of his death, 2Pac was undoubtedly on top of the rap world. Known not only for his insightful lyrics, but he also stood out with his articulate and thoughtful nature. His personality can be described as sensitive, kind, humorous, contemplative with a strong commitment to his ideals. At the same time, he was a troubled soul and was described by some as paranoid and overly dramatic.

To this date, Shakur’s albums have sold more than 75 million times, leading him to become one of hip-hop’s most-selling artists of all time after his death. His songs remain popular to this very day, mainly because of the timeless nature of his lyrics that still spark conversations in our present time.

Enjoy this collection of insightful Tupac quote

Tupac Shakur became one of hip-hop’s most famous artists because of his authenticity and fearlessness. The complex rapper had a profound impact upon many young artists like 50 Cent and Eminem who would follow to emerge on the stage many years later.

Despite his recording career lasting only for five years, his legendary lyrics spread across the globe. The following Tupac quotes of the young rapper will give you insights into his personality and the outlaw spirit he was so popular for.

Reading through this quote collection will take you back in time when Tupac Shakur was still alive. Discover the lyrical genius behind the popular songs and what motivated him to stand up for his ideals.

Here’s our collection of Tupac quotes

“I’m not saying that I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” Tupac Shakur

“You never know how strong you can be until being strong is the only choice you have left.” Tupac Shakur

“The only thing that can stop me is death, and even then my music will live forever.” Tupac Shakur

“If there was no money and our wealth was based on our morals and how we treated people, we’d all be millionaires.” Tupac Shakur

“Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride. I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive.” Tupac Shakur

“No matter what these people say about me, my music doesn’t glorify any image. My music is spiritual when you listen to it. It’s all about emotion, I tell my innermost, darkest secrets.” Tupac Shakur

“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” Tupac Shakur

“I didn’t choose the thug life, the thug life chose me.” Tupac Shakur

“Reality is wrong. Dreams are for the real.” Tupac Shakur

“Never surrender, it’s all about the faith you got: don’t ever stop, just push it ’till you hit the top and if you drop, at least you know you gave your all to be true to you, that way you can never fall” Tupac Shakur

“In life there are going to be some things that make it hard to smile. Through all the rain and pain you got to keep your sense of humor and smile for me now. Remember that.” Tupac Shakur

“Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society. But I’m not going to use that as an excuse no more. I’m going to pull myself up by my bootstraps, and I’m going to make a change.” Tupac Shakur

“My mother had a really bad childhood, and my father had a bad childhood, and I had a bad childhood, but I love my childhood, even though it was bad, I love it. I feel like it’s taught me so much. And I feel like nothing can faze me, you know nothing in this world, nothing can surprise me, it might set me back, but only momentarily, only to spring back.” Tupac Shakur

“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.” Tupac Shakur

“Every time I fall in love with a woman, I don’t fall in love with the woman she is, I fall in love with the woman she could be.” Tupac Shakur

Can’t get enough of 2Pac quotes? Here are more for you…

“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s laws wrong, it learned to walk without having feet. Funny, it seems by keeping its dreams; it learned to breathe fresh air.” Tupac Shakur

“Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared.” Tupac Shakur

“We wouldn’t ask why a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals, in turn, we would all celebrate its tenacity, we would all love its will to reach the sun, well, we are the roses, this is the concrete and these are my damaged petals, don’t ask me why, thank God, and ask me how.” Tupac Shakur

“If you are lost in your worldliness and you have a guide, then it’s not like being lost, it’s like learning new things as you go through.” Tupac Shakur

“They have money for war but can’t feed the poor.” Tupac Shakur

“The excuse maker in Tupac is dead. The vengeful Tupac is dead. The Tupac that would stand by and let dishonorable things happen is dead. God let me live for me to do something extremely extraordinary, and that’s what I have to do.” Tupac Shakur

“During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.” Tupac Shakur

“A woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one” Tupac Shakur

“The evil forces are going to be at me. They’re going to come 100 percent, so if I don’t be 100 percent pure-hearted, I’m going to lose.” Tupac Shakur

“What I want to do is form a society in which we can raise ourselves; so we can become our own father figures and the big homies can become their father figures and then you grow up then it’s your turn to be a father figure to another young brother. That’s where I want to start.” Tupac Shakur

“That’s how knowledge works, it’s contagious.” Tupac Shakur

“I believe that everything that you do bad comes back to you. So everything that I do that’s bad, I’m going to suffer from it. But in my mind, I believe what I’m doing is right. So I feel like I’m going to heaven.” Tupac Shakur

“Hate to sound sleazy, but tease me, I don’t want it if it’s that easy” Tupac Shakur

“I want to grow. I want to be better. You Grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.” Tupac Shakur

“On a whole, I don’t have any friends. Friends come and go; I’ve lost my trust factor.” Tupac Shakur

“Everything wasn’t meant to be analyzed.” Tupac Shakur

“If you saying you going to be real, that’s how you be real-be physically fit, be mentally fit.” Tupac Shakur

“I’m not a gangsta rapper. I rap about things that happen to me.” Tupac Shakur

“You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened… or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move on.” Tupac Shakur

“Everybody’s at war with different things… I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.” Tupac Shakur

These Tupac Shakur quotes are brimming with wisdom

“Look at civilization, look at how we grew. We need to learn from our mistakes.” Tupac Shakur

“All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.” Tupac Shakur

“I love my childhood but I hated growing up poor. It made me very bitter.” Tupac Shakur

“Only God can judge me. That which does not kill me can only make me stronger. I don’t see why everybody feel as though that they gotta tell me how to live my life „ Tupac Shakur

“I was given the responsibility before I wanted it. And now, I can’t really differentiate what great responsibility is, because I’ve had it for so long.” Tupac Shakur

“For every dark night, there’s a brighter day.” Tupac Shakur

“Since my mother had a bad childhood, she knows the importance of being honest, and the importance of facing each situation as it comes, and not dealing in a fairy tale land, be realistic about the problem, and analyzing it and solve it, see what you can do to solve it.” Tupac Shakur

“Since we all came from a woman, got our name from a woman, and our game from a woman. I wonder why we take from women, why we rape our women, do we hate our women? I think its time we killed for our women, be real to our women, try to heal our women, cus if we don’t we’ll have a race of babies that will hate the ladies, who make the babies. And since a man can’t make one he has no right to tell a woman when and where to create one” Tupac Shakur

“I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man.” Tupac Shakur

“Adults complicate things and children don’t.” Tupac Shakur

Tupac quotes like these are so powerful

“Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action.” Tupac Shakur

“I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep ya head up…. and handle it.” Tupac Shakur

“Is it a crime to fight for what is mine?” Tupac Shakur

“I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.” Tupac Shakur

“[Talking about society] They will let you go as far as you want, but as soon as you’re starting to ask too many questions and you’re ready to change, the block will come.” Tupac Shakur

“Don’t believe everything you hear: Real eyes, Realize, Real lies” Tupac Shakur

“I’d rather die like a man, than live like a coward” Tupac Shakur

“My change is going to make a change through the community. And through that, they gonna see what type of person I truly was. Where my heart was. This Thug Life stuff, it was just ignorance. My intention was always in the right place.” Tupac Shakur

“I think the youth should raise themselves since they got lofty ideas about what’s theirs and their rights, what they should deserve.” Tupac Shakur

“I don’t understand how people can stand next to you one year, and next year, they cannot. They’re going crazy, screaming. They can’t take it that you’re there. But last year I was in the same club, walking around, lonely like a motherfucker. Couldn’t get a date or a dance. I was too skinny, too something, and now, ‘He’s just adorable. He’s just, oh!’„ Tupac Shakur

“Adults should go to school again.” Tupac Shakur

“That’s what I’m going to do as an artist, as a rapper. I’m gonna show the most graphic details of what I see in my community and hopefully, they’ll stop it quick.” Tupac Shakur

“My legacy will leave a mark on the world and I shall never be forgotten for my good, bad, and ugly deeds.” Tupac Shakur

“It takes skill to be real. Time to heal each other.” Tupac Shakur

“America is the biggest gang in the world” Tupac Shakur

“A coward dies a thousand times, a soldier dies but once.” Tupac Shakur

“You can’t be a king until you’ve made yourself; Until you’ve done something. And I’ve accomplished my goals that made me a man. Now I feel like I’m a man, now I set out goals to make me a king. Not a king of anyone else but me. Nobody else is under my rule but me. I made my self into a king, now I need a queen to be happy so I can be a teacher and a father, I can’t be that until I find a queen-So I’m stuck in limbo.” Tupac Shakur

“It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.” Tupac Shakur

“Whatever you see you gotta keep a sense of humor; you gotta be able to smile.” Tupac Shakur

“Birds and bees and everything wasn’t meant to be analyzed. And that’s where problems came, I think, and that’s where I think kids are happier, kids are definitely happier and more relaxed than adults.” Tupac Shakur

“My whole life is going to be about saving somebody.” Tupac Shakur

“I am not a perfectionist, but still I seek perfection.” Tupac Shakur

“At the time I made ‘Keep ya head up,’ nobody had no songs about black women.” Tupac Shakur

“If you have a happy childhood, you tend to – want your child to have a happy childhood, so you tend to want to keep the bad things out, and I don’t think that’s good, because you don’t prepare for the world.” Tupac Shakur

“I think that rich people should live like poor people and poor people should live like rich people. And they should change every week. And we will have the best round of people.” Tupac Shakur

Here are even more Tupac quotes…

“Some say the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice. I say the darker the flesh then the deeper the roots” Tupac Shakur

“My life was lived through falling rain so call on me if there be pain.” Tupac Shaku

“This is supposed to be a melting pot but no one this learning from the others’ mistakes. And that’s weird. If we were all open, we would learn.” Tupac Shakur

“When you do rap albums, you got to train yourself. You got to constantly be in character. You used to see rappers talking all that hard stuff, and then you see them in suits at the American Music Awards. I didn’t want to be that type.” Tupac Shakur

“People look to me to do things for them, to have answers. I wasn’t having them because my brain was half dead from smoking” Tupac Shakur

“When you get out there, the responsibility is staggering and I’m ready, I’m going to be a little more ready than someone who’s grown up in Disney World.” Tupac Shakur

“If we really are saying rap is an art form, then we got to be true to it and be more responsible for our lyrics. If you see everybody dying because of what you saying, it don’t matter that you didn’t make them die, it just matters that you didn’t save them.” Tupac Shakur

“My mama always told me, that if you can’t find something to live for, you best find something to die for.” Tupac Shakur

“The American dream wasn’t meant for me, cause lady liberty’s a hypocrite, she lied to me, promised me freedom, education, and equality never gave me nothing but slavery but now look at how dangerous you made me calling me a mad man because I’m strong and bold.” Tupac Shakur

“I am society’s child. This is how they made me and now I’m sayin’ what’s on my mind and they don’t want that. This is what you made me, America.” Tupac Shakur

“School has taught me reading, which I love.” Tupac Shakur

“There’s no way I could pay you back but my plan is to show you that I understand, you are appreciated.” Tupac Shakur

“Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can ever see and feel.” Tupac Shakur

“Forgive but don’t forget, girl keep your head up. And when he tells you you ain’t nothing, don’t believe him. And if he can’t learn to love you, you should leave him.” Tupac Shakur

“The way that my mother brought me up is, no lies, total truth, everything is real in society.” Tupac Shakur

“Even the genius asks questions.” Tupac Shakur

“Did you ever stop to think that I’m old enough to go to war but I ain’t old enough to drink.” Tupac Shakur

“I was letting people dictate who should be my friends. I felt like […] I couldn’t be friends with Madonna. And so I dissed her, even though she showed me nothing but love. I felt bad, because when I went to jail, I called her and she was the only person that was willing to help me.” Tupac Shakur

“If you grew up happy, too happy […] I don’t think that prepares you for the world.” Tupac Shakur

“I got a big mouth, I can’t help it. I talk from my heart, I’m real.” Tupac Shakur

“Everybody that said I wasn’t nothing… my whole goal is to just make them ashamed that they wrote me off like that.” Tupac Shakur

“This is a big question and no one’s been able to answer it and this is staggering. How can President Reagan live in the White House, which has a lot of rooms, and there be homelessness? And he’s talking about helping the homeless.” Tupac Shakur

“I am a hard person to love but when I love, I love really hard.” Tupac Shakur

“The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.” Tupac Shakur

“If you let a person talk long enough, you’ll hear their true intentions.” Tupac Shakur

“If somebody else blows up and I fade out that’s just how it’s supposed to be, that’s fate.” Tupac Shakur

“Don’t live to fight, fight to live.” Tupac Shakur

“I came to California to escape the violence, to escape New York.” Tupac Shakur

“I’m just as guilty for not doing nothing as I am for doing things. Not with this case, but just in my life. I had a job to do and I never showed up. I was so scared of this responsibility that I was running away from it.” Tupac Shakur

“It don’t stop ’til the casket drop.” Tupac Shakur

“I’m going to show people my true intentions, and my true heart. I’m going to show them the man that my mother raised. I’m going to make them all proud.” Tupac Shakur

“17 is such a weird age. it’s such a – and the middle age, you’re not 18 yet, and you’re older than 16. […] It’s like learning stage for me.” Tupac Shakur

“What we really want to do is get the pride back in the black community. I feel like if you can’t respect yourself, then you can’t respect to race, and then you can’t respect another’s race.” Tupac Shakur

“I want to learn from my mistakes.” Tupac Shakur

“Then, going to trial, I started seeing the black women that were helping me. Now I’ve got a brand-new vision of them, because in here, it’s mostly black female guards. They don’t give me no extra favors, but they treat me with human respect.” Tupac Shakur

“I’m not perfect. But I’ll always be real.” Tupac Shakur

“Everybody against me. Why? Why me? I have not brought violence to you. I have not brought Thug Life to America. I didn’t create Thug Life. I diagnosed it.” Tupac Shakur

“You gotta make a change. Its time for us as a people to start making some changes, let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live, and let’s change the way we treat each other. You see the old way wasn’t working so it’s on us, to do what we gotta do to survive.” Tupac Shakur

“Fear no man but only God.” Tupac Shakur

“I did not wanted to become the victim, so became the bully.” Tupac Shakur

“I started seeing my situation and what got me here. Even though I’m innocent of the charge they gave me, I’m not innocent in terms of the way I was acting.” Tupac Shakur

“I’m dealing with a more military type of philosophy – to mix the street life with respected, known and proven military philosophy.” Tupac Shakur

“I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect.” Tupac Shakur

“I think the MTV generation is the next generation to come and the best generation that we’ve had thus far. They’re starting to see the mistakes; they’re starting to try to check it.” Tupac Shakur

We hope you enjoyed this collection of Tupac Shakur Quotes.

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While reading through Tupac Shakur’s thoughts on life, you may have noticed his deeply contradictory personality. Lighthearted, warm, and compassionate moments alternate with rage and anger.

We hope that this collection has given you profound insights into 2Pac’s character, his ambitions, and his motivations. Perhaps, his thoughts inspire you to stand up for others as well and to relentlessly pursue your dreams like your idol. 

We’re excited to hear about your favorite quotes from the iconic rap idol.

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50 Best Tupac Shakur Quotes On Life, Love, People

Last Updated on September 6, 2024

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The ‘90s was a glorious decade filled with widespread fads that had endearing, yet questionable, attributes. Hats were best worn backwards, denim looked better on denim, and chokers were part of every girl’s outfit.

But if you’re a diehard ‘90s fan like me, you’d remember a certain self-destructive star. Tupac Shakur was a dynamic and influential American rapper who had critical success with his music, and carried his notoriety even after a tragic death.

Tupac’s music was best known for articulating injustices endured by many African-Americans. After his music received several acclaims and support, Tupac also started gaining ground as a spokesperson for equality.

He spoke and fought for his own and others’ struggle for equality. But Tupac’s biggest battle was always with himself. His success was greatly overshadowed by legal and personal entanglements that blurred the lines between life and death.

Tupac Shakur: Early Life and Struggles

Tupac Shakur was the son of a former Black Panther activist named Afeni Shakur . He was born on June 16, 1971 as Lesane Parish Crooks before his fans came to know him as Tupac or 2pac. Tupac spent his earliest years in New York neighborhoods – Bronx and Harlem.

Before he became one of the world’s most influential rappers, he first focused on building an acting career. At age 13, he auditioned for several theatre productions and successfully landed a role in a production of A Raisin in the Sun for Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential campaign.

This jumpstarted his desire to pursue the arts, a desire which Tupac would continue to fulfill for several more years to come.

Shortly after his first acting debut, Tupac went on to attend the Baltimore School of the Arts. However, at age 17, Tupac dropped out of the school and settled in Marin County, California.

One of Tupac’s earliest struggles is his relationship with his mother, Afeni Shakur. Afeni was in jail for charges of bombing multiple city landmarks while pregnant with Tupac. She was a reformed drug addict, and battled against her dependence on crack and cocaine while raising Tupac.

She was extremely thankful to the 127 th Street Ensemble that Tupac joined when he was 13 and homeless with Afeni. They welcomed Tupac and his talent, and helped him discover his passion for the arts.

This is one of the reasons why Afeni was inspired to start the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation – an arts program for the youth. She built this foundation in the hopes of helping other troubled youth find their purpose in the arts.

A Tragic Death

As a renowned gangster, Tupac was entangled in several disputes with rival gangs. Tupac’s music and his dogmatic and assertive personality often became the reasons for these disputes.

During his prime, he was often at the center of several controversies. His life was filled with stark contradictions that eventually led to tragic consequences.

On September 7, 1996, Tupac was on the passenger side of Suge Knight – co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records. Tupac and Knight were gunned down in a drive-by shooting while they were headed to Club 662 in Las Vegas for a gig.

Knight survived the shooting while Tupac suffered four shots in the chest, arm, and thigh. He was immediately taken to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada where he was heavily sedated for the gunshot wounds.

He was placed on life-support machines before ultimately passing due to internal bleeding. Several doctors attempted to revive him, but to no avail.

The InfluenceTupac Shakur Left to the World

On September 13, 2016, the world celebrated ( and grieved ) the 20 th anniversary of Tupac’s death. It was clear that the rapper’s legacy is still felt by everyone around the world. Although he is no longer with us, his songs remain to inspire everyone who’s struggling with their upbringing and heritage.

After all these years, Tupac’s fans remain faithful to his music and legacy. In fact, the Rolling Stones published an article on the 20 th anniversary of his death to commemorate how Tupac changed the world with his music.

It’s clear that no other hip-hop artist comes close to Tupac Shakur ’s music. His music was deeply acclaimed for standing up to several issues such as violence, racism, and social injustice. Tupac is deeply loved by his fans due to his unwavering determination to vocalize his advocacy for the poor.

Although a lot of critics argued that Tupac’s fixation to help everyone around him caused him his downfall, no one can argue that Tupac’s legacy left a positive impact. His legacy continues to spark a ripple effect that changes lives. In his own way, he was a revolutionary figure that caused people to seek social change.

Even now, his bold statements are being passed on throughout the world. And if you need a little inspiration to spark a change in you today, read these 30 Tupac Shakur quotes that can change your life.

Tupac Shakur Quotes

“Reality is wrong. Dreams are for the real.” – Tupac Shakur

“You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened…or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the fuck on.” – Tupac Shakur

“Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action.” – Tupac Shakur

“It seems like every time you come up something happens to bring you back down.” – Tupac Shakur

“You gotta make a change. It’s time for us as a people to start making some changes…You see the old way wasn’t working so it’s on us, to do what we gotta do to survive.” – Tupac Shakur

“There’s no way I could pay you back but my plan is to show you that I understand, you are appreciated.” – Tupac Shakur

“No matter what these people say about me, my music doesn’t glorify any image. My music is spiritual when you listen to it. It’s all about emotion, I tell my innermost, darkest secrets.” – Tupac Shakur

“The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone.” – Tupac Shakur

“I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.” – Tupac Shakur

“Hate to sound sleazy, but tease me, I don’t want it if it’s that easy.” – Tupac Shakur

“In life there are going to be some things that make it hard to smile. Through all the rain and pain you got to keep your sense of humor and smile for me now. Remember that.” – Tupac Shakur

“Whatever you see you gotta keep a sense of humor; you gotta be able to smile through all the bullshit.” – Tupac Shakur

“I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.” – Tupac Shakur

“Fear is stronger than love, remember that. Fear is stronger than love, all that love I gave didn’t mean nothing when it came to fear.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’d rather die like a man, than live like a coward.” – Tupac Shakur

“Don’t believe everything you hear: real eyes, realize, real lies.” – Tupac Shakur

“I am not a perfectionist, but still I seek perfection. I am not a great romantic, but yet I yearn for affection.” – Tupac Shakur

“I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect.” – Tupac Shakur

“I am a hard person to love but when I love, I love really hard.” – Tupac Shakur

“Forgive but don’t forget, girl keep your head up. And when he tells you ain’t nothing, don’t believe him. And if he can’t learn to love you, you should leave him.” – Tupac Shakur

“All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.” – Tupac Shakur

“Is it a crime to fight for what is mine?” – Tupac Shakur

“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.” – Tupac Shakur

“During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” – Tupac Shakur

“Everybody’s at war with different things…I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.” – Tupac Shakur

“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s laws wrong, it learned to walk without having feet. Funny, it seems to by keeping its dreams; it learned to breathe fresh air. Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared.” – Tupac Shakur

“A coward dies a thousand times, a soldier dies but once.” – Tupac Shakur

“I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep ya head up…and handle it.” – Tupac Shakur

“My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.’ ” – Tupac Shakur

20 More impactful Quotes by Tupac Shakur

• “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”
• “Only God can judge me.”
• “The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.”
• “I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.”
• “My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find something to live for, you best find something to die for.'”
• “I’m a reflection of the community.”
• “I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.”
• “I’m trying to right my wrongs, but it’s funny, these same wrongs helped me write this song.”
• “I’m 23 years old. I might just be my mother’s child, but in all reality, I’m everybody’s child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.”
• “Ain’t a woman alive that could take my mama’s place.”
• “It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.”
• “All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.”
• “I’m not a killer, but don’t push me.”
• “I would rather have been shot straight-up in cold blood-but to be set up? By people who you trusted? That’s bad.”
• “We wouldn’t ask why a rose that grew from the concrete for having damaged petals, in turn, we would all celebrate its tenacity, we would all love its will to reach the sun. Well, we are the roses, this is the concrete, and these are my damaged petals.”
• “I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.”
• “I have not brought violence to you. I have not brought ‘thug life’ to America. I didn’t create ‘thug life’; I diagnosed it.”
• “My life was lived through falling rain, so call on me if there be pain.”
• “I’m a hustler. I just want you to know that nobody can stop me.”
• “It’s the game of life. You gotta play the game and keep the faith. And whatever happens, happens.”

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75 Tupac Quotes That’ll Inspire You to Make a Difference

These Tupac quotes will be excellent sources of motivation whenever you need a boost!

Tupac Amaru Shakur was a creative rap artist who passed away in 1996. He’s best known as just Tupac or the stylized version, 2Pac.

His life was incredibly short-lived, but this doesn’t mean he failed to leave a lasting impact on the world. Tupac, after all, was famous for putting out music that shook society to the very core.

His lyrics, beliefs, and words all point to him being a symbol of the fight against inequality. Perhaps we can also credit this to the fact that both his parents were activists and members of the Black Panther Party.

Tupac followed his dreams of making music and used it as a platform for his opinions to be heard. Even if he passed away when he was only 25, there’s no doubting the influence he continues to have on other artists today.

Learn more about him through the most inspiring Tupac quotes listed below. Don’t miss out on even one line; we’re optimistic all his quotes will motivate you to reach for your dreams!

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Best Tupac Quotes

1. “I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve, or you disappear.”

2. “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.”

3. “I got a big mouth. I can’t help it. I talk from my heart. I’m real.”

4. “During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.”

5. “Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes realize real lies.”

6. “The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone.”

7. “It’s time for us as a people to start making some changes. Let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live, and let’s change the way we treat each other.”

8. “No one knows my struggle; they only see the trouble. Not knowing how hard it is to carry on when no one loves you.”

9. “It seems the rain’ll never let up. I try to keep my head up and still keep from gettin’ wet up.”

10. “There’s gonna be some stuff you gonna see that’s gonna make it hard to smile in the future, but through whatever you see, through all the rain and the pain, you gotta keep your sense of humor. You gotta be able to smile through all this bullshit. Remember that.”

Famous Tupac Quotes

11. “Even the genius asks questions.”

12. “Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.”

13. “Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel.”

14. “A coward dies a thousand deaths. A soldier dies but once.”

15. “What people do for the struggle for power is madness.”

16. “That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.”

17. “My life was lived through falling rain, so call on me if there be a pain.”

18. “I know it seems hard sometimes, but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep ya head up, and handle it.”

19. “The world moves fast, and it would rather pass by than stop and see what makes you cry.”

Motivational Tupac Shakur Quotes to Push You Toward Your Dreams

20. “People die, but legends live forever.”

21. “Don’t leave this world without giving it your all.”

22. “Everything will be alright if you hold on. It’s a struggle every day; gotta roll on.”

23. “Do everything you can to make it around the system, over the system, or out of the system.”

24. “Should I just stop trying and give up? But then, that’s exactly what they’re waiting for me to do.”

25. “Here’s a message to the newborns, waiting to breathe—if you believe, then you can achieve. Just look at me.”

26. “You’re right. I am crazy. But you know what else? I don’t give a f*ck.”

27. “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.”

28. “The fake get in where they fit in; the real stand strong where they belong.”

29. “Always do your best, don’t let the pressure make you panic.”

Wise Tupac Quotes About Life

30. “My mama always used to tell me, ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.’”

31. “Life is a wheel of fortune, and it’s my turn to spin it.”

32. “Why am I fighting to live, if I am just living to fight? Why am I trying to see, when there ain’t nothing in sight? So, why am I trying to give, when no one gives me a try? Why am I dying to live, if I am just living to die?”

33. “It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day, they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.”

34. “I don’t see why everybody feels as though they gotta tell me how to live my life.”

35. “Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared.”

36. “It’s a struggle for every young Black man. You know how it is; only God can judge us.”

37. “All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.”

38. “You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened, or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the f*ck on.”

39. “Never surrender. It’s all about the faith you got. Don’t ever stop; just push it ‘till you hit the top. And if you drop, at least you know you gave your all to be true to you, that way, you can never fail.”

Tupac Quotes About Love

40. “Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.”

41. “I am a hard person to love, but when I love, I love really hard.”

42. “Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.”

43. “Fear is stronger than love; remember that. Fear is stronger than love. All that love I gave didn’t mean nothing when it came to fear.”

44. “I am not a perfectionist, but still, I seek perfection. I am not a great romantic, but yet I yearn for affection.”

45. “It takes skill to be real. Time to heal each other.”

46. “Time to heal our women, be real to our women.”

47. “Always falling too deep in a relationship, always end up being the one that’s hurt the most.”

48. “You can never ‘just be friends’ with someone you fall in love with.”

49. “Forgive but don’t forget, girl keep your head up. And when he tells you you ain’t nothing, don’t believe him. And if he can’t learn to love you, you should leave him.”

50. “Unconditional love. Talking ‘bout the stuff that don’t wear off, it don’t fade. It’ll last for all these crazy days, these crazy nights. Whether you wrong or you right, I’mma still love you, still feel you, still there for you. No matter what, you will always be in my heart with unconditional love.”

Tupac Quotes About Friends

51. “Learn to see me as a brother instead of two distant strangers.”

52. “The realest people don’t have a lot of friends.”

53. “Just because you lost me as a friend doesn’t mean you gained me as an enemy. I’m bigger than that. I still wanna see you eat, just not at my table.”

54. “Sometimes, when I’m alone, I cry, ‘cause I am on my own. The tears I cry are bitter and warm. They flow with life but take no form. I cry because my heart is torn. I find it difficult to carry on. If I had an ear to confide in, I would cry among my treasured friends, but who do you know that stops that long, to help another carry on?”

Tupac Quotes About Loyalty and Trust

55. “If you let a person talk long enough, you’ll hear their true intentions! Listen twice, speak once.”

56. “We can never go nowhere unless we share with each other.”

57. “Watch for phonies, keep your enemies close, watch your homies.”

58. “I would rather have been shot straight-up in cold blood. But to be set up by people who you trusted? That’s bad.”

Tupac Quotes That’ll Teach You About Change and Making a Difference

59. “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

60. “You gotta make a change. You see, the old way wasn’t working, so it’s on us to do what we gotta do to survive.”

61. “The only thing that can kill me is death; that’s the only thing that can ever stop me, is death, and even then, my music will live forever.”

62. “Look to my future, ‘cause my past is all behind me.”

63. “Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action.”

64. “I would rather be stricken blind than to live without expression of mind.”

65. “I’m not trying to make people think I’m in here faking it, but my whole life is going to be about saving somebody.”

Tupac Quotes to Keep You Grounded

66. “Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back. It simply means that you are two steps ahead.”

67. “It seems like every time you come up, something happens to bring you back down.”

68. “Our future is our confidence and self-esteem.”

69. “This fast life soon shatters, ‘cause after all the lights and screams, nothing but my dreams matter.”

70. “I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.”

71. “I don’t want to be a role model. I just want to be someone who says, this is who I am; this is what I do; I say what’s on my mind.”

More Tupac Quotes on His Music and Career

72. “You know nothing can stop me, but the loss of breath, and I’m still breathing, so it’s still on.”

73. “No matter what these people say about me, my music doesn’t glorify any image. My music is spiritual when you listen to it. It’s all about emotion; I tell my innermost, darkest secrets.”

74. “I am a society’s child. This is how they made me, and now I’m sayin’ what’s on my mind, and they don’t want that. This is what you made me, America.”

75. “Everything in life is not all beautiful, not all fun. There is lots of killing and drugs. To me, a perfect album talks about the hard stuff and the fun and caring stuff.”

What Is Something You’ve Learned From Tupac and His Best Quotes?

If there’s one thing we can take away from the best Tupac quotes, it’s that one’s life is short, but life will always go on—with or without you. Tupac Shakur is no doubt proof of this statement.

He lived an incredibly short life and died at 25. Even so, because he believed that life would go on with or without him, Tupac made sure that he did everything he could to make a lasting impact.

Tupac Shakur followed his dreams, faced challenges and discrimination head-on, and did his best to change the world through his music! All his efforts were not in vain; he was able to cement himself as a legend in the world of music.

He is an inspiration to every other artist out there to go for their dreams, stay true to their beliefs, and hold on to hope! Tupac stood firm in what he believed was right, even if everyone else was against him.

Tupac Shakur died young, but he can rest peacefully since he made the most out of his life. With that, we hope we were able to help you find the motivation to live your life to the fullest, too, through the quotes above.

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42 Inspirational 2Pac Quotes

by Richard Nelson

Updated on: January 10, 2023

Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), better known by his stage name 2Pac, was an American rapper and actor. He is considered by many to be one of the most influential rappers of all time. As of 2007, 2Pac has sold over 75 million records worldwide. His double-disc album All Eyez on Me is one of the best-selling hip-hop albums of all time. His music has been heavily influential in the hip-hop community and he is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. He was also an actor, starring in several films, including Juice, Gridlock’d, and Gang Related. He was also the subject of the documentary film Tupac: Resurrection.

10 Best 2Pac Quotes

• “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

– 2Pac, from VH1.com

“I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.”

– 2Pac, from Rolling Stone

“The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.”

– 2Pac, from Complex.com

“I am not a role model. I am not the one to look up to.”

– 2Pac, from Biography.com

“My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.”

– 2Pac, from Vibe Magazine

“I’m not a thug, I’m just a brother that’s been through a lot and I’m trying to make it out.”

“I think it’s important to make a statement about what’s going on in the world. I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

“I’m the modern-day version of a slave master; I’m the modern-day version of a politician.”

“I’m not saying I’m an angel, but I’m not the devil either.”

“I’m just a little soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood.”

7 Inspirational 2Pac Quotes

– 2Pac, from AZQuotes

“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.”

– 2Pac, from BrainyQuote

“I believe that everything that you do bad comes back to you. So everything that I do that’s bad, I’m going to suffer for it.”

6 Famous 2Pac Quotes

– Tupac Shakur, from YouTube

“I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect.”

“I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.”

• “If you can make it through the night, there’s a brighter day.”

“I am a hard person to love but when I love, I love really hard.”

7 2Pac Quotes About Love

“I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me.”

“I believe in loyalty, the ultimate loyalty is when a man loves one woman for life, because that’s hard.”

“I think that real love is more than just physical. It’s a spiritual thing. It’s a mental thing. It’s a psychological thing. It’s nothing you can explain.”

– 2Pac, from Genius

“Love is blind. It will take over your mind. What you think is love is truly not, you need to have faith in your first thought.”

– 2Pac, from AZ Lyrics

“It’s a struggle, you know, ’cause I want to keep it real with you. You know, I want to tell you I love you, but I don’t want to just say it, you know? I want to show you.”

“Love is a hard game to play, and you can’t win it unless you know the rules.”

“When you love someone, you got to be willing to give your all.”

7 2Pac Quotes About Life

“My music is spiritual. I’m a spiritual person. I have to have some kind of spiritual satisfaction in life.”

– 2Pac, from Rolling Stone Magazine

“We all got the same problems. Nobody’s life is perfect. We all go through trials and tribulations and you just gotta find a way to deal with it.”

“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something, or that you’re not good enough. If you put your mind to it you can do anything.”

“That’s why I’m trying to be more responsible. Because I want to be able to exhale and just live life, you know?”

5 Quotes About 2Pac

“2Pac has always been a positive influence on me.”

– Snoop Dogg, from Rolling Stone

“2Pac was an original voice, a powerful voice and a voice that really spoke to people.”

– Eminem, from The Hollywood Reporter

“2Pac was the first rapper to bring a real awareness of social issues to rap.”

– Dr. Dre, from Genius

“2Pac was an inspiration to me and to millions of people around the world.”

– Jay-Z, from Vibe Magazine

“2Pac was one of the most influential and talented rappers of all time.”

– LL Cool J, from Rolling Stone

Interview with 2Pac

Frequently Asked Questions About 2Pac

1. what is the most popular 2pac quote.

The late Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage name 2Pac, has become a legendary figure in the hip-hop world. His words have inspired millions of people worldwide and his quotes are still relevant today. From his iconic lyrics to his profound observations on life, 2Pac’s words have become some of the most popular and widely quoted of all time.

One of the most popular 2Pac quotes is:

• “You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened… or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the fuck on.”

This quote is often used to encourage people to let go of the past and move forward with their lives. 2Pac was a master of wordplay and had a way of conveying messages in a powerful, yet simple way. His words have touched the hearts of many and continue to inspire people to this day.

2. What is the origin of the quote “Reality is wrong, dreams are for real”?

The quote “Reality is wrong, dreams are for real” originates from Tupac Shakur’s iconic song “Changes”. The song was released in 1998 and was one of his most famous singles. The quote is featured in the chorus of the song and reflects Tupac’s message of hope and resilience.

The song “Changes” expresses Tupac’s thoughts on the harsh realities of life and his struggles with prejudice and discrimination. Through the song, he encourages people to strive for positive change and to recognize the power of dreams and imagination. The quote “Reality is wrong, dreams are for real” signifies Tupac’s belief that although reality is often hard and unfair, dreams can give people strength and courage to pursue their goals.

Tupac’s message of resilience and hope resonated with millions of listeners and the song “Changes” continues to be widely celebrated. The quote “Reality is wrong, dreams are for real” is one of Tupac’s most iconic lines and has been widely used as an inspirational motto for many. It serves as a reminder to strive for positive change and to never lose sight of our dreams.

3. What was the inspiration behind 2Pac’s song “Keep Ya Head Up”?

2Pac’s song “Keep Ya Head Up” was inspired by the struggles and struggles of single mothers. The song was written to empower and inspire single mothers who were struggling to make ends meet. It was also written to encourage people to stay strong in the face of adversity and never give up.

• The song was written to empower and inspire single mothers who were struggling to make ends meet.
• It was also written to encourage people to stay strong in the face of adversity and never give up.
• The song was meant to serve as a reminder to single mothers that they are not alone and to never lose hope.
• The song was written with the intention of helping single mothers to stay positive and keep their heads up despite the difficulties they faced.
• 2Pac wanted to send a message of hope and encouragement to single mothers and to let them know that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

4. What are some of the most inspiring 2Pac quotes?

2Pac Shakur was an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and poet. His music and words still inspire people around the world, and his quotes are especially powerful. Here are some of the most inspiring 2Pac quotes:

• “Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.”
• “There’s no way I can pay you back, but my plan is to show you that I understand. You are appreciated.”
• “Things will never be the same. I must say goodbye to pain.”
• “We gotta make a change. It’s time for us as a people to start making some changes. Let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live, and let’s change the way we treat each other.”
• “Life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my chance to spin it.”
• “Only God can judge me.”

5. How did 2Pac’s lyrics influence contemporary hip-hop?

2Pac’s lyrics continue to influence contemporary hip-hop today. His music has been sampled, remixed and covered by countless artists, inspiring a new generation of rappers. Here are some of the key ways in which 2Pac’s lyrics have influenced hip-hop today:

• 2Pac’s songs were filled with personal narratives, introspection and social commentary about life on the streets. His lyrics have inspired many modern hip-hop artists to rap about their personal lives and the struggles they face.
• 2Pac’s songs often featured strong political messages and calls for social justice. His lyrics have encouraged other hip-hop artists to speak out against injustice and vocalize their political views.
• 2Pac’s music was often infused with elements of funk, jazz, soul and R&B. This has influenced contemporary hip-hop artists to experiment with a wider variety of musical genres.
• 2Pac’s lyrics often featured a unique blend of storytelling and lyricism. This has encouraged other rappers to focus more on their lyricism and the art of storytelling in their music.
• 2Pac’s songs often had a rebellious and confrontational attitude. This has inspired modern hip-hop artists to embrace a more aggressive and confrontational approach to their music.

2Pac’s influence on hip-hop can be heard in the music of contemporary rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake. His lyrics continue to inspire and influence the hip-hop genre, and his legacy lives on in the artistry of today’s rap music.

2Pac’s music continues to inspire people today and will remain a powerful influence for generations to come. His words of wisdom and courage offer a reminder that no matter how difficult life can be, there is always hope and strength to be found. His music will always remain an enduring reminder of his talent, passion and commitment to justice. 2Pac’s words and music will continue to inspire and motivate people to stand up for what they believe in and to never give up.

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Tupac Shakur

• Everybody's at war with different things...I'm at war with my own heart sometimes". In Vibe interview 2/96
• Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.
• The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.
• The reason why I could get into acting was because it takes nothing to get out of who I am and go into somebody else.
• I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.
• I swear, if they hadn't tried to ruin me, I never would have ended up being a rapper. I probably would have been a preacher or something.
• If you walked by a street and you was walking on the concrete and you saw a rose growing from the concrete, even if it had messed up petals and it was a little to the side you would marvel at just seeing a rose grow through concrete. So why is it that when you see some ghetto kid grow out of the dirtiest circumstance and he can talk and he can sit across the room and make you cry, make you laugh, all you can talk about is my dirty rose, my dirty stems and how I am leaning crooked to the side, you can't even see that I've come up from out of that
• But I know for a fact that had I had a father, I'd have some discipline. I'd have more confidence. Your mother cannot calm you down the way a man can. Your mother can't reassure you the way a man can. My mother couldn't show me where my manhood was. You need a man to teach you how to be a man.
• It's the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they're gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it's my turn to leave.
• All I'm trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.
• It seems like every time you come up something happens to bring you back down.
• I think I'm a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it's authority that I respect.
• My mama always used to tell me: 'If you can't find somethin' to live for, you best find somethin' to die for.'
• Don't change on me. Don't extort me unless you intend to do it forever.
• I don't have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.
• Is it a crime, to fight, for what is mine?
• It's a struggle for every young Black man. You know how it is, only God can judge us.
• I don't see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.
• I would rather have been shot straight-up in cold blood-but to be set up? By people who you trusted? That's bad.
• What I learned in jail is that I can't change. I can't live a different lifestyle - this is it. This is the life that they gave and this is the life that I made.
• Somebody help me, tell me where to go from here cause even Thugs cry, but do the Lord care?
• I'm 23 years old. I might just be my mother's child, but in all reality, I'm everybody's child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.
• We all gonna die, we bleed from similar veins.
• In my mind I'm a blind man doin' time.
• I'm a reflection of the community.
• I just spent 11 and a half months in a maximum-security jail, got shot five times, and was wrongly convicted of a crime I didn't commit.
• I worked hard all my life as far as this music business. I dreamed of the day when I could go to New York and feel comfortable and they could come out here and be comfortable.
• There's nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.
• Let the Lord judge the criminals.
• The only time I have problems is when I sleep.
• I just don't know how to deal with so many people giving me that much affection. I never had that in my life.
• I'll probably be punished for hard living.
• With all my fans I got a family again.
• I don't have to talk about whether or not I got raped in jail.
• If you believe in God, believe in Death Row East.
• America wants its respect.
• I never killed anybody, I never raped anybody, I never committed no crimes that weren't honorable.
• If I win and get the money, then the Oakland Police department is going to buy a boys' home, me a house, my family a house, and a Stop Police Brutality Center.
• Dre was one of my heroes in the music industry. If he's not down for his homeboys, I don't wanna be a part of him or around him.
• When you do rap albums, you got to train yourself. You got to constantly be in character.
• Thug Life to me is dead.

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50 Tupac Quotes That Still Resonate Today

Tupac Quotes, Tupac Shakur, often referred to simply as Tupac or 2Pac, was not only a renowned rapper and actor but also a profound thinker whose words continue to inspire millions around the world. Tupac quotes are cherished for their depth, honesty, and relevance to various aspects of life. 

In this article, we delve into the significance of Tupac’s quotes, exploring his insights into life, love, and success.

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“Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” – Tupac Shakur

“It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.” – Tupac Shakur

“During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’m a reflection of the community.” – Tupac Shakur

“I just don’t know how to deal with so many people giving me that much affection. I never had that in my life.” – Tupac Shakur

“You gotta make a change. It’s time for us as a people to start making some changes, let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live, and let’s change the way we treat each other.” – Tupac Shakur

“The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone.” – Tupac Shakur

“I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’m 23 years old. I might just be my mother’s child, but in all reality, I’m everybody’s child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Quotes About Love

“Never apologize for how much love you have to give. Just feel sorry for those who didn’t want any of it.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’m not saying girls are perfect, but yet I yearn for affection.” – Tupac Shakur

“The coldest winter ever couldn’t stop the heat of my love.” – Tupac Shakur

“You can never ‘just be friends’ with someone you fall in love with.” – Tupac Shakur

“Forever isn’t forever, so just be my baby till whenever, and if shit goes sideways, just be my friend till we get back together.” – Tupac Shakur

“They say I’m a thug, because I never show my feelings. But they don’t see the pain I go through just tryin’ to keep things healings.” – Tupac Shakur

“Love and pain go hand in hand, like roses and thorns.” – Tupac Shakur

“In the jungle, the strong prey on the weak. In love, the heart preys on the meek.” – Tupac Shakur

“Only God can judge me, for he knows all I’ve been through. Only love can heal me, for it knows all I haven’t.” – Tupac Shakur

“Love is the weapon of the future.” – Tupac Shakur

“A change has gotta come, and it starts with me and you. Let’s build a world where love is true.” – Tupac Shakur

“So I close my eyes and see paradise, a world without pain, where love has no disguise.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Quotes About Life

“Keep ya head up, one day we’ll all be kings and queens.” – Tupac Shakur

“It seems like every time you come up something happens to bring you back down.” – Tupac Shakur

“The only time I have problems is when I sleep.” – Tupac Shakur

“If you believe in God, believe in Death Row East.” – Tupac Shakur

“Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action.” – Tupac Shakur

“Do everything you can to make it around the system, over the system, or out the system.” – Tupac Shakur

“You gotta make a change. You see the old way wasn’t working, so it’s on us to do what we gotta do to survive.” – Tupac Shakur

“Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel.” – Tupac Shakur

“I was lost in the system, the system didn’t have no heart.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Quotes About Loyalty

“I don’t want nobody showing me love, just hold it down for me, I’m loyal to the dirt.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’m down with my crew, they down with me, that’s how it gotta be.” – Tupac Shakur

“Real eyes realize real lies, and true friends never die.” – Tupac Shakur

“Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep your head up, and handle it.” – Tupac Shakur

“Loyalty is everything! Ain’t no half-steppin’ when it comes to my peoples.” – Tupac Shakur

“Fake friends are like shadows, they follow you in the sun but leave you in the dark.” – Tupac Shakur

“Snakes in the grass don’t understand that loyalty lasts.” – Tupac Shakur

“Never trust nobody, your best friend might just sell you out.” – Tupac Shakur

“It’s better to have an enemy that admits it than a friend who pretends.” – Tupac Shakur

“I’m not saying girls are perfect, but yet I yearn for affection, someone who won’t break my heart, someone who won’t second guess my love.” – Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur’s quotes are more than mere words; they are profound reflections of his life experiences and worldview. Through his insights into life, love, and success, Tupac continues to inspire and empower countless individuals worldwide.

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31 Powerful Tupac Quotes and Lyrics to Inspire You

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• Post date October 4, 2020

Tupac Amaru Shakur, born Lesane Parish Crooks, was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. He was better known by his stage name 2pac. He became the face of the gangsta-rap aesthetic that burst into popularity during the 1990s. Tupac was gunned down on September 7, 1996 and after his death he became a music icon.

Tupac was born on June 16, 1971, in Harlem, New York. His family moved to Baltimore, but due to the rise in crimes in Baltimore, they later moved to California. He coincidentally met Leila Steinberg at a park and convinced her, who had no music-industry experience, to become his manager. He gained recognition with his first two solo albums, November 1991’s 2Pacalypse Now. He was involved in numerous controversies throughout his lifetime. Tupac Shakur was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, leaving behind an influential musical legacy at the age of 25.

1 . Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared. -Tupac

Sometimes you have to fight your battles alone. You won’t always have people around you to help you through the hard times. But once you make it out alone, you’ll be a changed person altogether.

2 . During your life, never stop dreaming, no one can take away your dreams. -Tupac

If there’s one thing that you own for yourself, that is your dreams. Dream and dream big. Do not let anything stop you from dreaming. For without dreams to aspire to, there’s no fun in life.

3 . A coward dies a thousand times, a soldier dies but once. -Tupac

There’s no glory in cowardice. Every step that you take back out of fear is nothing less than death itself. One who stands up for what he believes in is no less than a soldier.

4 . For every dark night, there’s a brighter day. -Tupac

There’s always better things waiting for you at the other end. Every dark night is followed by a bright dawn. Hold on and make it through.

5 . You gotta make a change, you see the old way wasn’t working so it’s on us, to do what we gotta do to survive. -Tupac

A system that opposes change is one that will never survive for long. Change is inevitable. If there’s something wrong that needs to be changed, the onus to do that is upon the people.

6 . Don’t believe everything you hear: Real eyes, Realize, Real lies. -Tupac

The world is not an honest place. Only fools will believe everything that is fed to them. Question everyone and everything. Learn to see through the facade that people put up.

7 . Watch for phonies, keep your enemies close, watch your homies. -Tupac

Keep your eyes open. Not everyone around you has your best interest in mind. Some are there just for their own ulterior motives. Keep your friends close, but your foes closer and always be wary of the fake ones.

8 . Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead. -Tupac

There’ll always be people trying to bring you down. They’ll gossip and spread baseless rumours about you. But pay no heed to them. All it means is that you are ahead of them. Stay that way.

9 . The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone. -Tupac

It does not matter where you come from. If you wish to do something in life, you have to grow. You cannot make excuses without making an effort. Learn and grow. That’s the only way to reach the top.

10 . All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me. -Tupac

The world is a cruel place. You’ll never have everything that you need. But it is upon you to make the most of what you have. You can either make excuses and complain or work with whatever you have.

11 . Everybody’s at war with different things, I’m at war with my own heart sometimes. -Tupac

Every person is fighting their own battles, and sometimes with their own selves. You may not see it, but there’s a lot of things that people hide. Understand that everyone has their own issues.

12 . So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep ya head up, and handle it. -Tupac

However difficult life gets, you need to face it with all your strength. Muster up the courage and face whatever life throws at you. You cannot survive if you give up easily.

13 . Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel. -Tupac

Every one of us is going through our own tough times. And yet, we put on a facade that no one sees through to cover up our sadness. So be kind to all, as you don’t know what they are going through.

14 . The world moves fast and it would rather pass by than to stop and see what makes you cry. -Tupac

The world doesn’t care about your woes and worries. You need to learn to handle it on your own. There’s nobody who will be there with you all the time. It’s up to you to decide if you want to sit down and cry or toughen up and face life.

15 . Everytime I speak, I want the truth to come out, everytime I speak I want a shiver. -Tupac

Words have immense power in them. Speak the truth, no matter how bad it is. People are scared of the ugly truth. Let them shiver with each word that you utter.

16 . Death is not the greatest loss in life, the greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive, Never surrender. -Tupac

Living life when being dead inside is worse than death itself. Do not let the fire inside you die. Never surrender to despair. Hold on and fight. The emptiness within will eventually be whole again. Until then just hold on.

17 . They have money for war but can’t feed the poor. -Tupac

Somehow, nations seem to have all the money that they need to start wars and fight each other. But when the question to feed the poor comes, they all falter. Their animosity holds greater importance than the lives of the common people.

18 . I think I’m a natural-born leader, I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect. -Tupac

A great leader is a follower first. There’s no shame in bowing down to authority who you respect. You should follow out of respect, not fear.

19 . Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride, I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive. -Tupac

Be proud because you’ve made it through all the struggles and roadblocks. Be proud because you have fought hard. Even after everything that life threw at you, you did not give up and fought to keep your dream alive.

20 . I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world. -Tupac

Aim to inspire others. Everything that you do and say should make those who listen to you tremble with passion. You can’t change the world alone, but at least, you inspire to walk down the path of change and progress.

21 . Reality is wrong, Dreams are for real. -Tupac

Reality is wretched, wrong, and hurtful. Dreams on the other hand are serene and soothing. They give meaning and purpose to your life. So do not give up on them.

22 . Our future is our confidence and self-esteem. -Tupac

Confidence and self-esteem are of prime importance in life. You cannot get anywhere worthwhile if you lack confidence. Your future is dictated by these two things.

23 . Just cause you live in the ghetto doesn’t mean you can’t grow. -Tupac

Just because you were born somewhere uneventful, does not mean that you will have to stay there forever. You may need to work harder than most people but that does not mean that it is not possible for you. So never limit your dreams just because of your background.

24 . Should I just stop trying and give up? But then, that’s exactly what they’re waiting for me to do. -Tupac

Never give up. All your haters want is for you to do that. Surprise them and follow your dreams. Your success should be your answer.

25 . I would rather be stricken blind, than to live without expression of mind. -Tupac

Freedom to express your mind is important to live a good life. Do not let anyone take that away from you. You have the right to express your views and opinions.

26 . Always do your best, don’t let the pressure make you panic. -Tupac

Do not let pressure mess you up. Always do your best. If you panic, you will eventually mess everything up. You need to learn to work under pressure and keep your cool.

27 . Life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin it. -Tupac

You sometimes do not have much control over what life offers you. It is, in essence, a wheel of fortunes. And all you can do is spin and accept whatever life offers you.

28 . I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle, I make mistakes but learn from every one. -Tupac

Take control of your life. No matter what life throws at you, stand strong and face them head-on. And there’s no problem with making mistakes. What matters is that you learn from them.

29 . People die but legends live forever. -Tupac

The legacy that you leave behind is all that matters. People will forget you, but those who have left a memorable and respectable legacy behind will forever be celebrated and remembered as legends.

30 . My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.’ -Tupac

You need to find a purpose in life. Something that will add meaning to your otherwise mundane life. Find something that you can live for or at least something that you can die for.

31 . Ain’t a woman alive that could take my mama’s place. -Tupac

There’s no one who can take the place of your mom. Mothers are irreplaceable. To a child, they will always hold a special place in their hearts.

1. Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared. -Tupac

2. During your life, never stop dreaming, no one can take away your dreams. -Tupac

3. A coward dies a thousand times, a soldier dies but once. -Tupac

4. For every dark night, there’s a brighter day. -Tupac

5. You gotta make a change, you see the old way wasn’t working so it’s on us, to do what we gotta do to survive. -Tupac

6. Don’t believe everything you hear: Real eyes, Realize, Real lies. -Tupac

7. Watch for phonies, keep your enemies close, watch your homies. -Tupac

8. Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead. -Tupac

9. The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone. -Tupac

10. All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me. -Tupac

11. Everybody’s at war with different things, I’m at war with my own heart sometimes. -Tupac

12. So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep ya head up, and handle it. -Tupac

13. Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel. -Tupac

14. The world moves fast and it would rather pass by than to stop and see what makes you cry. -Tupac

15. Everytime I speak, I want the truth to come out, everytime I speak I want a shiver. -Tupac

16. Death is not the greatest loss in life, the greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive, Never surrender. -Tupac

17. They have money for war but can’t feed the poor. -Tupac

18. I think I’m a natural-born leader, I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect. -Tupac

19. Tomorrow I wake with second wind and strong because of pride, I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive. -Tupac

20. I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world. -Tupac

21. Reality is wrong, Dreams are for real. -Tupac

22. Our future is our confidence and self-esteem. -Tupac

23. Just cause you live in the ghetto doesn’t mean you can’t grow. -Tupac

24. Should I just stop trying and give up? But then, that’s exactly what they’re waiting for me to do. -Tupac

25. I would rather be stricken blind, than to live without expression of mind. -Tupac

26. Always do your best, don’t let the pressure make you panic. -Tupac

27. Life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin it. -Tupac

28. I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle, I make mistakes but learn from every one. -Tupac

29. People die but legends live forever. -Tupac

30. My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.’ -Tupac

31. Ain’t a woman alive that could take my mama’s place. -Tupac

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Tupac Quotes: 119 Inspiring Quotes From a Music Legend

Although Tupac Shakur led a tragically short life, history remembers him as one of the greatest musicians of all time. From his memorable singles to his more thought-provoking statements, we’ve collected 119 Tupac quotes in honor of the rap legend.

Tupac, in Short

Born Lesane Parish Crooks, Tupac Amaru Shakur, or simply 2Pac, was an American rapper and activist who shaped a generation of fans through music .

A native New Yorker, Tupac Shakur relocated to Baltimore and later San Francisco, where his career took off. He lived during a time of intense social turmoil and spoke openly about his experiences as an inner-city youth. Before achieving fame, he advocated for racial equality, exploring racism, drugs, and violence in his music, poetry, and filmography.

His distinguished legacy is often conflated with his troubled personal life. He was involved in several hip hop feuds, which may have led to his fatal drive-by shooting. Shakur died about a week after being shot on September 13, 1996, at 25.

As one of the most influential figures from the 90s , Shakur continues to generate praise and debate. He was an outspoken individual, charismatic if sometimes contradictory in his views. 

While some of his greatest projects remain unrealized , Tupac Sahkuar lives on in the hearts of millions. 

If you’d like to remember this monolith of a man, we’ve compiled a list of the most amazing Tupac quotes about love, life, faith, and more. 

13 of Tupac Shakur’s Most Famous Quotes

Tupac Shakur was unapologetically fierce, both off and on the stage. His profound lyricism won him several accolades, while his unfiltered opinions on social issues connected with millions of his generation. 

He had a lot to say, and the world remembers him with these 13 iconic Tupac quotes:

1. “Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.”

2. “Even the genius asks questions.”

3. “Our future is our confidence and self-esteem.”

4. “I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve, or you disappear.”

5. “My mama always used to tell me, ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.”

6. “I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.”

7. “What people do for the struggle of power is madness.”

8. “All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.”

9. “I’m not perfect, but I’ll always be real.”

10. “No matter what these people say about me, my music doesn’t glorify any image. My music is spiritual when you listen to it. It’s all about emotion; I tell my innermost, darkest secrets.”

11. “I am not a perfectionist, but still I seek perfection. I am not a great romantic, but yet I yearn for affection.”

12. “It’s time for us as a people to start making some changes. Let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live, and let’s change the way we treat each other.”

 13. “I’m 23 years old. I might just be my mother’s child, but in all Reality, I’m everybody’s child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.”

15 Tupac Quotes About Love

Whereas his earlier music was introspective and emotional, Tupac Shakur’s later work had notable tonal shifts that continue to be hotly debated by critics and fans alike. 

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Even so, if there was one thing Shakur is appreciated for, it was his sense of unity . 

“ Keep Ya Head Up ,” one of his best singles, perfectly encapsulates the importance of family and healthy relationships .

Here are our top 15 Tupac quotes on the subject:

14. “It takes skill to be real. Time to heal each other.”

15. “Fear is stronger than love, remember that. Fear is stronger than love. All that love I gave didn’t mean nothing when it came to fear.”

16. “I am a hard person to love, but when I love, I love really hard.”

17. “I have no fear, I have no m*th*f*ck*n fear, I have only ambition. I want mine, and I will do anything to feed and protect my family.”

18.   “Time to heal our women, be real to our women.”

19. “There’s no way I could pay you back, but my plan is to show you that I understand, you are appreciated.”

20. “I said, I’m gonna write a song about the women like my mom, women like my sister, who I think represent the strong black women, and I did that. Now I’mma write about the women I see everyday and that was ‘I Get Around.’ If I just write songs like ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ it would make me seem more than what I am, but I’m just a normal man.”

21. “With all my fans, I got a family again.”

22. “You can never ‘just be friends’ with someone you fall in love with.”

23. “Always falling too deep in a relationship, always end up being the one that’s hurt the most.”

24. “Ain’t a woman alive that can take my momma’s place.”

25.  “Unconditional love. Talking ‘bout the stuff that don’t wear off, it don’t fade. It’ll last for all these crazy days, these crazy nights. Whether you wrong or you right, I’mma still love you, still feel you, still there for you. No matter what, you will always be in my heart with unconditional love.”

26. “Forgive but don’t forget, girl keep your head up. And when he tells you you ain’t nothing, don’t believe him. And if he can’t learn to love you, you should leave him.”

27. “Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.”

28. “I’m not saying girls are perfect ‘cause we all know that’s not true. But why be unfaithful to her if she was true to you?”

11 Tupac Quotes About Friends and Loyalty

Alongside friend-turned-rival, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur was the face of the East Coast-West Coast hip hop feud. These experiences translated into his music, where he expressed both deep friendship and animosity to those around him.

We’ve gathered 11 of the most soul-gripping Tupac quotes about trust and loyalty in hip hop:

29. “Learn to see me as a brother instead of two distant strangers.”

30. “If you let a person talk long enough you’ll hear their true intentions! Listen twice, speak once.”

31. “Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back. It simply means that you are two steps ahead.”

32. “Sometimes, when I’m alone, I cry, ‘cause I am on my own. The tears I cry are bitter and warm. They flow with life, but take no form. I cry because my heart is torn. I find it difficult to carry on. If I had an ear to confide in, I would cry among my treasured friends, but who do you know that stops that long, to help another carry on?”

33. “Just because you lost me as a friend doesn’t mean you gained me as an enemy. I’m bigger than that. I still wanna see you eat, just not at my table.”

34. “I was letting people dictate who should be my friends. I felt like I couldn’t be friends with Madonna. And so I dissed her, even though she showed me nothing but love. I felt bad because when I went to jail, I called her and she was the only person that was willing to help me.”

35. “The realest people don’t have a lot of friends.”

36. “I just don’t know how to deal with so many people giving me that much affection. I never had that in my life.”

37. “I don’t want to be a role model. I just want to be someone who says, this is who I am, this is what I do, I say what’s on my mind.”

38. “I’m going to show people my true intentions and my true heart. I’m going to show them the man that my mother raised, and I’m going to make them all proud.”

20 Tupac Quotes About Life

Rapper, wordsmith, actor—Tupac Shakur was a wise man who had a lot to say about life’s challenges . He often discussed his upbringing and shared his personal struggles with fans, many of his songs being autobiographical.

We took a page out of our favorite Dalai Lama quotes to give you 20 philosophical Tupac quotes:

39. “Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes, realize, real lies.”

40. “It’s a struggle for every young Black man. You know how it is, only God can judge us.”

41. “It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day, they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.”

42. “My life was lived through falling rain, so call on me if there be pain.”

43.  “Life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin it.”

44. “A coward dies a thousand deaths. A soldier dies but once.”

45. “During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.”

46. “No one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble. Not knowing how hard it is to carry on when no one loves you.”

47. “The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone.”

48. “I worked hard all my life, as far as this music business. I dreamed of the day when I could go to New York and feel comfortable and they could come out here and be comfortable.”

49. “17 is such a weird age. It’s such a—and the middle age, you’re not 18 yet, and you’re older than 16. It’s like a learning stage for me.”

50. “It seems like every time you come up, something happens to bring you back down.”

51. “The world moves fast and it would rather pass by than to stop and see what makes you cry.”

52. “It seems the rain’ll never let up. I try to keep my head up and still keep from gettin’ wet up.”

53. “Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel.”

54. “If you grew up happy—too happy—I don’t think that prepares you for the world.”

55. “What I learned in jail is that I can’t change. I can’t live a different lifestyle – this is it. This is the life that they gave and this is the life that I made.”

56 “If you could walk a mile in my shoes, you’d be crazy too.”

57. “Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.”

58. “Everything in life is not all beautiful, not all fun. There is lots of killing and drugs. To me, a perfect album talks about the hard stuff and the fun and caring stuff.”

19 Powerful Tupac Quotes to Boost Motivation 

It’s a well-known fact that Tupac Shakur led a difficult life . He lived in poverty before achieving commercial success and was briefly involved in crime before meeting Lelia Steinberg. Steinberg would later become his first manager, kickstarting his career as a musician. 

For times when you feel beaten down by life, here are 19 Tupac quotes to “keep ya head up”:

59.  “People die, but legends live forever.”

60. “Here’s a message to the newborns, waiting to breathe—if you believe, then you can achieve. Just look at me.”

61. “I got a big mouth, I can’t help it. I talk from my heart, I’m real.”

62. “I would rather be stricken blind than to live without expression of mind.”

63. “Do everything you can to make it around the system, over the system, or out the system.”

64. “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.”

65. “Why am I fighting to live, if I am just living to fight? Why am I trying to see, when there ain’t nothing in sight? So, why am I trying to give, when no one gives me a try? Why am I dying to live, if I am just living to die?”

66. “Driven by my ambitions, desire higher positions.”

67. “I exist in the depths of solitude pondering my true goal. Trying to find peace of mind and still preserve my soul.”

68. “Should I just stop trying and give up? But then, that’s exactly what they’re waiting for me to do.”

69. “I want to learn from my mistakes.”

70. “Everybody against me. Why? Why me? I have not brought violence to you, and I have not brought ‘Thug Life’ to America. I didn’t create ‘Thug Life.’ I diagnosed it.”

71. “There’s nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.”

72. “If I was white, I would be like John Wayne. I feel like a tragic hero in a Shakespeare play. Somebody who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, from poverty.”

73.“The fake get in where they fit in, the real stand strong where they belong.”

74. “This fast life soon shatters, ‘cause after all the lights and screams, nothing but my dreams matter.”

75. “The only thing that can kill me is death, that’s the only thing that can ever stop me, is death, and even then my music will live forever.”

76. “I’m not trying to make people think I’m in here faking it, but my whole life is going to be about saving somebody.”

77. “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

14 Inspiring Tupac Quotes to Get You Through Hard Times

Tupac Shakur liked to encourage his fans through his music. His own rise to fame can also serve as inspiration , showing us that no matter the path we’re on , big dreamers like Shakur can change the world

We’ve collected the following Tupac quotes to help inspire you when times feel the toughest! 

78. “We can never go nowhere unless we share with each other.”

79. “Don’t leave this world without giving it your all.”

80. “Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?”

81. “Tomorrow, I wake with second wind and strong because of pride. I know I fought with all my heart to keep the dream alive.”

82. “There’s gonna be some stuff you gonna see that’s gonna make it hard to smile in the future, but through whatever you see, through all the rain and the pain you gotta keep your sense of humor. You gotta be able to smile through all this bullshit. Remember that.”

83. “That which does not kill me can only make me stronger.”

84. “If you can make it through the night, there’s a brighter day.”

85. “‘Cause I think we can make it, in fact, I’m sure. And if you fall, stand tall and come back for more.”

86. “Everything will be alright if you hold on. It’s a struggle every day, gotta roll on.”

87. “So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep ya head up, and handle it.”

88. “You know nothing can stop me but loss of breath, and I’m still breathing, so it’s still on.”

89. “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.”

90. “You gotta learn to hold your own.”

91. “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.”.

13 Tupac Quotes About Faith

In addition to philosophizing about life, Tupac Sahkuar occasionally explored faith in his work. Some songs alluded to his strong personal beliefs, whereas others carry more symbolic meaning than overt religious metaphors. 

Whether you are a Tupac Shakur fan or now, the following thought-provoking Tupac quotes are going to give you pause for quiet reflection.

92. “Even warriors put their spears down on Sundays.”

93. “For quiet times disappear; listen to the ocean.”

94. “I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that.”

95. “You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened, or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the f*ck on.”

96. “Never surrender, it’s all about the faith you got. Don’t ever stop, just push it ‘till you hit the top. And if you drop, at least you know you gave your all to be true to you, that way you can never fail.”

97. “Imperfection is inherited. Therefore, we all sin. But fighting the war of sin is the greatest war of all.”

98. “When I was alone and had nothing, I asked for a friend to help me bear the pain. No one came, except God. When I needed a breath to rise from my sleep, no one could help me, except God. When all I saw was sadness and I needed answers, no one heard me, except God. So when I’m asked who I give my unconditional love to? I look for no other name, except God.”

99. “I shall not fear man but God, though I walk through the valley of death.”

100. “You gotta make a change. You see, the old way wasn’t working, so it’s on us to do what we gotta do to survive.”

101. “Look to my future, ‘cause my past is all behind me.”

102. “I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle. I make mistakes but learn from every one. And when it’s said and done, I bet this brother be a better one. If I upset you don’t stress; never forget that God isn’t finished with me yet.”

103. “Be grateful for blessings.”

104. “Somebody help me, tell me where to go from here cause even thugs cry, but do the Lord care?”

15 Tupac Quotes About the Importance of Change

Shakur was a major advocate for equality in the 90s. He never shied away from the spotlight and often used his platform to speak out against the injustices faced by African Americans.

Today, modern audiences seek to learn from Tupac Shaker by studying his impact on social justice.

Here are 15 of the best-remembered Tupac quotes and lyrics discussing change and equality:

105. “What we really want to do is get the pride back in the black community. I feel like if you can’t respect yourself, then you can’t respect one’s race, and then you can’t respect another’s race.”

106. “I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.”

107. “I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect.”

108. “I think that we deserve a lot of respect, because you know in the ’60s, they changed a lot. And those teenagers were given respect, because they changed a lot, and they did a lot. We’re givin’ no respect and we have to do a lot, I mean the world—no secret, but the world is in bad shape. So, we have to do a lot of good things. So, I think we deserve a little bit more respect.”

109. “We shouldn’t be angry and my raps that I’m rapping to my community shouldn’t be filled with rage? They shouldn’t be filled with the same atrocities that they gave to me? In the media, they don’t talk about it. So in my raps, I have to talk about it.”

110. “And did you ever stop to think that I’m old enough to go to war, but I ain’t old enough to drink.”

111. “Why can’t the President take some of those people off the street and put them in his White House? Then he’ll have people from the street to help him with his ideas. They haven’t been homeless forever; they’ve done things for society.”

112. “If they take half the buildings that they use to praise God and give it to the m*th*rf*ck*rs who need God, we’d be ‘aight.”

113. “If we’re all saying that rap is an art form, then we gotta be more responsible for our lyrics. If you see everybody dying because of what you’re saying, it don’t matter that you didn’t make them die, it just matters that you didn’t save them.”

114. “You know, I was steering people away from school. You gotta be in school, because through school you can get a job. And if you got a job, then that’s how they can’t do us like this.”

115. “This is a big question and no one’s been able to answer it and this is staggering. How can President Reagan live in the White House, which has a lot of rooms, and there be homelessness? And he’s talking about helping the homeless.”

116. “To all the seeds that follow me protect your essence, born with less, but you still precious.”

117. “I am a society’s child. This is how they made me and now I’m sayin’ what’s on my mind and they don’t want that. This is what you made me, America.”

118. “I’m a reflection of the community.”

119. “They got money for the war, but can’t feed the poor.”

Final Thoughts: Remembering Tupac Shakur

It’s been well over two decades since his death, however, still few rap artists can hold up to Shakur’s talent and influence.

His legacy has led to numerous documentaries, biographies, films, and, perhaps most famously, conspiracy theories . Whether you truly believe 2Pac is alive or not, there’s no debating the profound impact he had on the world.

What’s your favorite Tupac quote? How did his music influence your life? 

We’d love to hear more in the comments below! 

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17 Tupac Quotes On Life, Hope, and Meaning

Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential people of his times. As a talented rapper, actor, an inspirational figure, and a mean gangsta, he inspired people throughout his life and beyond.

His music was about the tough and violent ghetto life. He was a very successful musician but was always involved in violence and rifts with the police. Nevertheless, he always stood for what he believed in.

Here are 17 Tupac quotes on life, success, and meaning:

1. Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.

We have the power to bring our dreams to life. The reality, as we know it, exists because of our life conditioning and our thoughts to this point. There is no such thing as actual reality, only your perception of it. So DREAM BIG , work hard, and conquer everything that comes before you.

2. My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.

In life, you may at times feel disappointed and question whether life is worth it. The truth is that we have to take responsibility and find satisfaction in life by living our values – whether it is family, work, or anything else. Find something to live for.

3. Whatever you see you gotta keep a sense of humor; you gotta be able to smile through all the bulls***.

Whether you are going through a tough or easy phase, never lose your humor. Circumstances are like weather, sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad. But that doesn’t mean we have to beat ourselves over it. This is one of the greatest Tupac quotes as it teaches us the value of humor.

4. Everybody’s at war with different things…I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.

Sometimes there’ll be conflict between what you should do and what you want to do. But life’s about riding the bumps to reach where you want.

5. I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.

Tupac believed that there’s enough struggle in life that it’s better to die than to come back and live the same struggle. Well we don’t know about afterlife, but if you live with integrity and help others, you will die peacefully.

6. I want to grow. I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.

Never stop growing. We have the capacity to build things, learn new concepts, bring life to ideas, and do wonderful things when we join forces with other talented individuals. So keep growing. This is one of the greatest Tupac quotes as it encourages us to grow.

7. It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.

Life isn’t as long as they tell you. As Dalai Lama says, it’s a tiny blip considering the scale of life in the cosmos. So it’s best to live with humor and joy.

8. Is it a crime, to fight, for what is mine?

You must fight for your dreams because if you don’t, you will always live in regret. There is no crime in going after the life YOU WANT, even if that doesn’t suit those around you.

9. Hate to sound sleazy, but tease me, I don’t want it if it’s that easy.

Nothing good in life comes easy. And the things that come easy, don’t feel good. Because real pleasure lies in overcoming a challenge and realizing your strength. This is one of the greatest Tupac quotes as it teaches us that challenges exist for a reason.

10. I’d rather die like a man than live like a coward.

It’s better to live with honor than live with fear. Stand up for what you believe in and live your own truths. Don’t be afraid of what they’ll say and be yourself.

11. A woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one.

We come into this world because of our mothers’ hardships and their nourishment. So we have no right to disrespect a woman. They are the preservers of life and we must respect that.

12. I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it gets, stick your chest out, keep ya head up, and handle it.

As David Goggins puts it, suffering is the true test of life. Our job is to push harder each time we fail. Embrace the suck and keep moving forward. This is one of the greatest Tupac quotes as it teaches us to persevere.

13. There’s nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.

Nothing out there can defeat you but your own mind. Conquer your mind or it will conquer you.

14. Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.

Never let your dreams die. They are the truest expressions of who you are. Chase them, every single day. This is one of the greatest Tupac quotes as it teaches us to live our dreams.

15. Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.

You are only as young or old as your dreams. Be willing to pay the price to bring them to life. Nothing worth having comes easy.

16. Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes realize real lies.

People will spread lies based on fear and their own insecurities. They will tell you it isn’t possible. Don’t listen to them. This is one of the greatest Tupac quotes as it teaches us to live our own truth.

17. That which does not kill me can only make me stronger. I don’t see why everybody feels as though they gotta tell me how to live my life.

We have a natural tendency to run away from pain. But if you do one thing that scares you every day, you’ll join the ranks of people who walk their talk and run this world. Do what others aren’t willing to do to get what others don’t get.

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25 Thought-Provoking Tupac Quotes About Life and Art

He has released more albums and appeared in more films in death than life. In 2012, his image was resurrected as a hologram for a performance at the Coachella Music Festival. And there have been countless “ sightings ” of the rapper, adding to the mythology that continues to swirl around his too-brief existence. The Guardian called him the “hip hop James Dean.” Tupac Shakur left behind a lyrical legacy that revealed an insight and inner turmoil. Caught between his role as a streetwise prophet and occasionally idealistic poet, the artist is best remembered through his words.

“I am not a gangster and never have been. I’m not the thief who grabs your purse. I’m not the guy who jacks your car. I’m not down with people who steal and hurt others. I’m just a brother who fights back. I’m not some violent closet psycho. I’ve got a job. I’m an artist .”

“If I was white, I would be like John Wayne. I feel like a tragic hero in a Shakespeare play. Somebody who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, from poverty.”

“I think that we deserve a lot of respect, because you know in the ’60s, they changed a lot. And those teenagers were given respect, because they changed a lot, and they did a lot. We’re givin’ no respect and we have to do a lot, I mean the world—no secret but the world is in bad shape. So we have to do a lot of good things. So I think we deserve a little bit more respect.” — Tupac, 17 years old

“Being in Marin City was like a small town so it taught me to be more [straightforward] with my style. Instead of of being so metaphorical with the rhyme, I was encouraged to go straight at it and hit it dead on and not waste time trying to cover things…In Marin City it seemed like things were real country. Everything was straightforward. Poverty was straightforward.”

“When you’re born, usually, you’re born into a dynasty or an empire . You’re born as a junior, or following in your father’s footsteps. They always tell you, ‘Your father, he did this,’ or ‘We got this,’ or ‘The family heirlooms.’ It’s none of that in the outer city—I call it the outer city, ‘cause we’re left out. There’s no nothing. We don’t get any family heirlooms, the family crest. All that stuff that you would think is so important is meaningless ‘cause our family crest was cotton. It’s like the only thing we can really leave behind is culture and dignity and determination. That’s what we had. I feel as though I’m cheated because instead of me fulfilling my prophecy, I have to start one. Instead of me doing a good job and carrying on the empire, I have to build one. And that’s a hell of a job for a 21-year-old. That’s a hell of a job for any youngster, male or female, to have to build an empire for your family. Especially when the odds is that you know there’s somebody else who lives in the inner city, the real inner city—suburbia—who, when he’s 16 he gets a car automatically. There’s money in the bank for college. It’s Christmas, you go vacation somewhere. Our vacation was down the street, across town—Grandma’s house. That was the vacation. Or jail, to be more real. I hate to make this a sad story, but it’s real.”

“Everything in life is not all beautiful, not all fun. There is lots of killing and drugs. To me, a perfect album talks about the hard stuff and the fun and caring stuff.”

“Just because I write some songs about bad women , though, that doesn’t mean I hate women. I’ve written songs that show great love and respect for women too. Songs that talk about strong, upstanding women and their pain.”

“I live in hell . I have no friends. I never sleep. I can never close my eyes. Can you imagine what it’s like to be who I am?”

“Hip Hop when it started it was supposed to be this new thing that had no boundaries and was so different to everyday music . Now it seems like I was starting to get caught up in the mode of what made hip hop come about. As long as the music has the true to the heart soul it can be hip hop. As long it has soul to it, hip hop can live on.”

“My mother had a really bad childhood, and my father had a bad childhood, and I had a bad childhood, but I love my childhood, even though it was bad, I love it. I feel like it’s taught me so much. And I feel like nothing can faze me, you know nothing in this world, nothing can surprise me, it might set me back, but only momentarily, only to spring back.” — Tupac, 17 years old

“My mama always used to tell me, ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.'”

“Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.”

“No independent person just grew up and was born independent . You worked and you learned teamwork, and you learned cooperation and unity and struggle, and then you became independent. And we have to teach that and instill that. . . I mean, if this is truly a melting pot in the country where we care about them . . . we really need to be like that. . . . You need to help black kids, Mexican kids, Korean kids, whatever. But it needs to be real and it needs to be before we all die and then you say, ‘I made a mistake. I should have gave them some money. We really should have helped these folks.’ It’s gonna be too late. And then that’s when you’ve gotta pay your own karma. And that’s what God punishes when God punishes you.”

“I’m reliving my childhood . I live life to its fullest, I make mistakes, but I do some stuff that some college kids wouldn’t do, because I live from my heart. I have fun. I don’t want to be a role model, I just want to be real. I set my goals, take control, drink out of my own bottle. I’m not a lush or crazy, but I’m responsible, I handle my own business, and I mind my own business, and I do my own thing. That’s how it is. If anyone can learn from that, they should. If anybody gets inspired by that, they should. If anyone has any advice on how I should change, they can keep it. I like that.”

“Every time I speak I want the truth to come out. Every time I speak I want a shiver. I don’t want them to be like they know what I’m gonna say because it’s polite. Im not saying I’m gonna rule the world or I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee you that I will spark the brain that will change the world. And that’s our job, It’s to spark somebody else watching us. We might not be the one’s, but let’s not be selfish and because we not gonna change the world let’s not talk about how we should change it. I don’t know how to change it, but I know if I keep talking about how dirty it is out here, somebody’s gonna clean it up.”

“I was the total opposite of what I am now. I was quiet, withdrawn, I read a lot, I wrote poetry .” —on his childhood

“America is the biggest gang in the world.”

“I think being humble is sexy.”

“I wanna be in the future known as somebody, you know, I want people be talking about me like, you know, ‘Remember when he was real bad ? Remember when Tupac was real bad?’ You know what I mean? They do that about a lot of actors now. Like John Travolta I read stories and it’s like, ‘Remember when you were wild?’ And all these other people they now are sweethearts. We all should get that chance. I just want my chance.”

“No matter what these people say about me, my music does not glorify any image, my music is spiritual if you listen to it. It’s all about emotion, it’s all about life.”

“The only thing that can kill me is death , that’s the only thing that can ever stop me, is death, and even then my music will live forever.”

“Fuck it, I feel like I shine .”

“I’ve always been an actor , the reason I’ve been successful in the rap-game I think is that I treat my albums like movies, and I treat writing it like I’m a character writing a story, you know, for each album whatever I’m going through, whatever stages I’m going through, and I do it vividly with vivid pitcures, with action and description, and a beginning and with an end, and conflict, and you know, redemption, things like that. So I feel like I always been an actor and acting is my first love.”

“I’m going to show people my true intentions, and my true heart . I’m going to show them the man that my mother raised. I’m going to make them all proud.”

“I don’t have no fear of death . My only fear is coming back reincarnated. I’m not trying to make people think I’m in here faking it, but my whole life is going to be about saving somebody. I got to represent life. If you saying you going to be real, that’s how you be real-be physically fit, be mentally fit. And I want niggas to be educated. You know, I was steering people away from school. You gotta be in school, because through school you can get a job. And if you got a job, then that’s how they can’t do us like this.”

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45 Tupac Quotes About Life

Although spending only 25 years in this world, Tupac led a life that could easily be compared to a roller coaster. The late rapper managed to savor the world of fame and money, reaching the top of the hip-hop industry, but at the same time, he went through dark moments of violence, disappointment, betrayal, and sadness. In this article, we have gathered some of the most important Tupac quotes about life.

The dramatic changes in Tupac’s life, forcing him to maneuver between rising and falling, left their bright imprint on his music as well as on his views on the world. Looking closely at the works of Tupac, we can notice a frequent transition from one emotional extreme to another.

Thoughts of death alternate with thoughts of hope for a better future and love, and that makes Shakur a complex individual that is sometimes difficult to understand. We can safely declare that he managed to control both emotional extremes, seeing not only the worst in people but also the best.

In the last years of his life, Tupac built an image of a gangster and a public enemy, especially during his time in Death Row Records , when he was under the influence of Suge Knight. Prison changed Shakur and he devoted a great deal of his time to the lyric wars he had with his enemies. It is quite possible, however, that everything was just a mask, behind which the rapper protected the most vulnerable parts of his soul… a soul crushed under the weight of expectations and public attention.

Here Are 45 Tupac Quotes About Life

“A coward dies a thousand deaths. A soldier dies but once.”

“Christmas to me is as many people as possible happy. So I’m not saying..peace on the earth and all of that. I’m talking about just like, you know, a house full of my homies, friends, youngsters, old people, OGs, everybody just having fun, just getting your drink on. Everybody is just celebrating, reminiscing, remembering the dead, the people in jail. That’s the greatest, that’s Christmas. That’s what makes it real.”

“Dre was one of my heroes in the music industry. If he’s not down for his homeboys, I don’t wanna be a part of him or around him.”

“Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes, Realize, Real Lies.”

“Don’t change on me. Don’t extort me unless you intend to do it forever.”

“Don’t leave this world without giving it your all.”

“Every day, I’m standing outside trying to sing my way in: We are hungry, please let us in We are hungry, please let us in. After about a week that song is gonna change to: We hungry, we need some food. After two, three weeks, it’s like: Give me the food Or I’m breaking down the door. After a year you’re just like: I’m picking the lock. Coming through the door blasting.”

“Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.”

“I’d rather die like a man than live like a coward.”

“I don’t see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.”

“I’m 23 years old. I might just be my mother’s child, but in all reality, I’m everybody’s child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.”

“I’m hungry for knowledge. There’s no pigeon hole to put me in, so they’d rather just make it look like I’m crazy.”

“It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.”

“I am society’s child. This is how they made me and now I’m sayin’ what’s on my mind and they don’t want that. This is what you made me, America.”

“I am a thug. If you push me in the corner, there will be problems. Do you know what I’m sayin‘? I am in the magazines today and tomorrow I could be in the papers. Mess with me and I turn into Bishop real fast. Leave me alone and I will be Lucky. Get it?”

“I believe that everything that you do bad comes back to you. So everything that I do that’s bad, I’m going to suffer from it. But in my mind, I believe what I’m doing is right. So I feel like I’m going to heaven”

“I’m a human being, like everybody else, if I meet somebody perfect then they can train me and they can help me be perfect, but ain’t nobody out there perfect. So, we’ll all just get along with each other. That’s just how I feel.”

“I’m sure you heard of all the crazy shit they say about me…”

“I just don’t know how to deal with so many people giving me that much affection. I never had that in my life.”

“I just remember when it first came, you know and it’s always like a Christmas carol playing around Christmas time when somebody’s TV and I just remember that first feeling, like really feeling like, you know, “dag this is Christmas”, you know? This is like “the give-give thing.” “The give-give thing”. ”

“I know we all have choices to make and my choices have already been made even if I wanna change it.”

“I know what good morals are, but you’re supposed to disregard good morals when you’re living in a crazy, bad world. If you’re in hell, how can you live like an angel? You’re surrounded by devils, trying to be an angel? That’s like suicide.”

“I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle. I make mistakes but learn from everyone. And when it’s said and done, I bet this brother be a better one. If I upset you don’t stress; never forget, that God isn’t finished with me yet.”

“I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect.”

“I would rather have been shot straight-up in cold blood-but to be set up? By people who you trusted? That’s bad.”

“If I was seen as a role model, the only thing I could do was mess up. If I’m seen as a villain, the only thing I can do is change people’s minds.”

“In my heart, I’ll be saying ‘Damn you know I don’t wanna go to jail..I’m trying to live.’ On the other hand, I can’t really take it personal because I’m a reflection of the community…”

“It’s up to the rap audience to decide the future of rap music. If you want it to be that bubblegum bullshit, that’s what it’s gonna be. But if you want it to be real, you have to stick with the real NIGGAZ.”

“Life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin it.”

“My life was lived through falling rain, so call on me if there be pain.”

“My whole life is going to be about saving somebody. I got to represent life. If you saying you going to be real, that’s how you be real-be physically fit, be mentally fit. And I want niggas to be educated.”

“Our future is our confidence and self-esteem.”

“People die but legends live forever.”

“Print the facts so everybody can sort it out. My life is ruined because nobody has a chance to get the facts.”

“There’s nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.”

“This is just a fun little game that I cry at some time..that I laugh at some time..that I smile at and have good times and bad times..But it’s a game. It’s the game of life….Do I win or do I lose?”

“This is what I don’t like is that my mother told me this when Malcolm X was alive, writers use to do shit like that. Then when he died, that same nigga will be like he interviewed me, he’ll be writing a book about my life. And I just don’t like that. Support me, if you don’t understand me, don’t write about me.”

“Thug Life to me is dead.”

“We have to find success. Brothers really have to start getting their grip, getting paid, getting money. If you never had anything in your life, and someone comes over to you and offers you everything you’re gonna go for it.”

“We live in a culture where people are more offended by swear words and middle fingers that they are by famine, warfare and the destruction of our environment.”

“We were young and we were dumb, but we had a heart.”

“You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened…or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the f*ck on.”

“You know nothing can stop me but loss of breath and I’m still breathing so it’s still on.”

• Tupac Quotes About Life

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Tupac Amaru Shakur, known as 2Pac or Pac, was an American rapper, record producer, actor, and poet. His records have sold over 75 million copies worldwide. Rolling Stone ranked him 86th on its list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

On September 7th, 1996, Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada. He passed away 6 days later in the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.

We’ve created this article as a tribute to Tupac, highlighting the best and most inspirational Tupac quotes of all time.

Table of Contents

50 Tupac Quotes (2Pac Shakur)

1. “With all my fans I got a family again.” – Tupac Shakur

2. “All I’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.” – Tupac Shakur

3. “They got money for the war but can’t feed the poor.” – Tupac Shakur

4. “Everybody’s at war with different things. I’m at war with my own heart sometimes.” – Tupac Shakur

5. “Whatever you see you gotta keep a sense of humor ; you gotta be able to smile through all the bulls***.” – Tupac Shakur

6. “That which does not kill me can only make me stronger. I don’t see why everybody feels as though they gotta tell me how to live my life.” – Tupac Shakur

7. “My mama always used to tell me: If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.” – Tupac Shakur

8. “I’m done talking since you’re not listening, continue to hang out with them nothing ass bitches, then!” – Tupac Shakur

9. “Always falling too deep in a relationship, always end up being the one that’s hurt the most.” – Tupac Shakur

10. “A woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one.” – Tupac Shakur

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“I want to be better. You grow. We all grow. We’re made to grow. You either evolve or you disappear.” – Tupac Shakur

12. “Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.” – Tupac Shakur

13. “Whatever it takes to switch places with the bustas on top.” – Tupac Shakur

14. “I’d rather die like a man, than live like a coward.” – Tupac Shakur

15. “I know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up, and handle it.” – Tupac Shakur

16. “It’s the game of life. Do I win or do I lose? One day they’re gonna shut the game down. I gotta have as much fun and go around the board as many times as I can before it’s my turn to leave.” – Tupac Shakur

17. “Is it a crime, to fight, for what is mine?” – Tupac Shakur

18. “It seems like every time you come up something happens to bring you back down.” – Tupac Shakur

19. “There’s nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.” – Tupac Shakur

20. “The only time I have problems is when I sleep.” – Tupac Shakur

21. “Things will never be the same, that’s just the way it is.” – Tupac Shakur

22. “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” – Tupac Shakur

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“Even though you’re fed up, you gotta keep your head up.” – Tupac Shakur

24. “Life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin it.” – Tupac Shakur

25. “Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes, realize, real lies.” – Tupac Shakur

26. “No one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble. Not knowing how hard it is to carry on when no one loves you.” – Tupac Shakur

27. “The realest people don’t have a lot of friends .” – Tupac Shakur

28. “Don’t leave this world without giving it your all.” – Tupac Shakur

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“We was young and we was dumb, but we had heart.” – Tupac Shakur

30. “In my mind, I’ll be thinking is this true, will I fail? Am I supposed to fail? Should I just stop trying and give up? But then, that’s exactly what they’re waiting for me to do.” – Tupac Shakur

31. “I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle. I make mistakes but learn from every one. And when it’s said and done. I bet this brother be a better one. If I upset you don’t stress. Never forget, that God isn’t finished with me yet.” – Tupac Shakur

32. “You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened… or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the f*** on.” – Tupac Shakur

33. “Never surrender, it’s all about the faith you got; don’t ever stop, just push it ‘till you hit the top and if you drop, at least you know you gave your all to be true to you, that way you can never fail.”  – Tupac Shakur

34. “Until it happened, I really did believe that no Black person would ever shoot me. I believed that I didn’t have to fear my own community, You know, I was like I represent them. I’m their ambassador to the world, they will never do me wrong.” – Tupac Shakur

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“I’m 23 years old. I might just be my mother’s child, but in all reality, I’m everybody’s child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.” – Tupac Shakur

36. “Every day, I’m standing outside trying to sing my way in: We are hungry, please let us in We are hungry, please let us in. After about a week that song is gonna change to: We hungry, we need some food. After two, three weeks, it’s like: Give me the food Or I’m breaking down the door. And after a year you’re just like: I’m picking the lock. Coming through the door blasting.”  – Tupac Shakur

37. “There’s no way I could pay you back but my plan is to show you that I understand, you are appreciated.” – Tupac Shakur

38. “I just spent 11 and a half months in a maximum-security jail, got shot five times, and was wrongly convicted of a crime I didn’t commit.”  – Tupac Shakur

39. “Don’t live to fight, fight to live.” – Tupac Shakur

40. “What I learned in jail is that I can’t change. I can’t live a different lifestyle – this is it. This is the life that they gave and this is the life that I made.” – Tupac Shakur

41. “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.” – Tupac Shakur

42. “Long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared.” – Tupac Shakur

43. “They have money for war but can’t feed the poor.” – Tupac Shakur

44. “During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams.” – Tupac Shakur

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“I think I’m a natural-born leader. I know how to bow down to authority if it’s authority that I respect.” – Tupac Shakur  

46. “I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.” – Tupac Shakur

47. “Don’t change on me. Don’t extort me unless you intend to do it forever.” – Tupac Shakur

48. “Our future is our confidence and self-esteem.” – Tupac Shakur

49. “If you can make it through the night, there’s a brighter day.” – Tupac Shakur

50. “We can never go nowhere unless we share with each other.” – Tupac Shakur

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Lawrence Berry

Feb 10, 2016 at 12:46 am

Tupac is one of my most favorite rappers, not because of sinister portrayal by the media, but because he lived for something and wasnt afraid to show it. I can’t say that everything he did was justifiable and the right course of action, but he gave back and wanted to bring communities together. Sad to say, I think that Tupac is dead and gone and the rumors that are arising are just from people who wishes he could come back. Tupac has always been an inspiration.

Mick matthews

Apr 12, 2017 at 3:13 am

2 pac what a legend he will never die Life goes on

Desiree Ramey

May 28, 2017 at 4:57 pm

The realist people dont have a lot of friends. I am 60years old and i love tupac shakur he was constantly in my home his name his music you see i have. 2Daughter that introduce me to his world. I think he was wonderful he had at a lot of respect for woman and especially black women

Aug 15, 2017 at 9:06 am

Whatever you see you gotta keep a sense of humor gotta be able to smile to all this, how I wish and pray that 2pac got saved and believed in JESUS CHRIST coz only JESUS will save us.

Sep 16, 2017 at 2:08 am

tupac keeps me happy during rough times and also he aint dead

Innocent Chinoni

Nov 23, 2017 at 10:28 am

At 25 he had shaped the world, what more can we say.

Feb 16, 2018 at 8:46 am

Watching Tupac’s interviews makes me shed so many tears. He’s surely an orator, handsome, speaks his mind out and was voice of the voiceless. So sad he left so early. Good people don’t last…. I love u PAC.

Mar 9, 2018 at 6:21 pm

I’m trying to do a Tupac quote for my best friend Tessa.. she died about a month ago and she loved pac..

Rodgers Ja Brown

May 3, 2018 at 7:46 am

R. I. P Tupac Shakur…. We’ll always love you man. The whole world remembers you!!

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40 Hardcore & Motivational Andy Frisella Quotes

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Andy Frisella already, he’s a well known entrepreneur within the supplement and fitness industry.

Andy went to sleeping in the back of his store, only earning a few bucks every day, to selling $100 million dollars worth of product every year.

You may have heard of his story, or seen some of his many inspiring videos on YouTube and Instagram. Here’s a collection of the best Andy Frisella quotes of all time:

40 Motivational Andy Frisella Quotes

1. “Lots of people wanting everything and doing nothing.”  – Andy Frisella

2. “Quit feeling sorry for yourself, make shit happen.”  – Andy Frisella

3. “Dream so big everyone thinks you’re crazy, no matter what they think about it. The only person that limits you stares back at you in the mirror every single day.”  – Andy Frisella

4. “This is about legacy. This is about service. This is about giving far more than you take. This is about inspiring the warrior attitude and taking responsibility for your life. This is about picking each other up.”  – Andy Frisella

5. “Did you do what you needed to do today?”  – Andy Frisella

6. “Your mind & focus are far more powerful than you could ever comprehend.”  – Andy Frisella

7. “99% of people let others opinions and beliefs keep them from ever living the life they want.”  – Andy Frisella

8. “A lot of people think of it like… if I do all this work and what if it doesn’t happen? No. If you do the work and you make a plan it will f***ing happen. There is no question.” – Andy Frisella

9. “Be brave enough to go after what you really want. Be strong enough to pick people up and bring them with you.”  – Andy Frisella

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10. “Instead of thinking how hard your journey is, think how great your story will be.” – Andy Frisella

11. “You are the only one who can stop you.”  – Andy Frisella

12. “You are where you are because of you.”  – Andy Frisella

13. “ Most people in life wait . They wait and put off the things they truly want to be in their heart for “Tomorrow” the mystical place where 99% of all dreams, human achievement & potential greatness goes to die.”  – Andy Frisella

14. “Nothing great is given, it’s earned.”  – Andy Frisella

15. “Free your mind to dream huge. Free your heart to believe its possible.”  – Andy Frisella

16. “There are two types of people in this world: anchors and propellors.” – Andy Frisella

17. “There is no what if, if you do the work on a worthy plan the result will be there.”  – Andy Frisella

18. “Inside every self-made man is a poor kid who followed his dreams.”  – Andy Frisella

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19. “Real success is not defined by what you accomplish. It is defined by how you are helping others accomplish.” – Andy Frisella

20. “Will your story be one of ultimate fulfillment and success through the maximisation of your potential by overcoming tremendous difficulty and inspiring millions to be better?. Or will it be one of what could have been?”  – Andy Frisella

21. “Don’t let the constant pursuit of and drive for success keep you from appreciating and being grateful for what you have now.”  – Andy Frisella

22. “Now what? Are you going to run and cry like a little bitch and blame everyone?. Or are you going to take a deep breath, think, act and move forward?.”  – Andy Frisella

23. “The only thing relevant to your success is your actions.”  – Andy Frisella

24. “Find out what it is you f***ing stand for in your heart and f***ing stand for it!” – Andy Frisella

25. “Everything you see, touch or use in your daily life started as just a single thought.”  – Andy Frisella

26. “The reason people don’t succeed is because they don’t do the work.”  – Andy Frisella

27. “There are no super-humans, just humans, and what one man can do, another can do.”  – Andy Frisella

28. “What you think about, dream about, talk about and focus on will become your life.”  – Andy Frisella

29. “ Honest gratitude for what you have is one of the biggest accelerators for future success.”  – Andy Frisella

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30. “Yes, finding success is going to require you to make sacrifices and be uncomfortable.”  – Andy Frisella

31. “I’ve made mistakes that have cost us millions of dollars… but the reality is, I’ve got a PHD in entrepreneurship now. What would you rather have?” – Andy Frisella

32. “Maybe I shouldn’t have dreamed so much. Maybe I shouldn’t have worked all those crazy hours. Maybe I should have been more realistic. I mean… it doesn’t even have cupholders (Andy’s Lamborghini).” – Andy Frisella

33. Remember the days you prayed for the things you have now.”  – Andy Frisella

34. “I’m a regular dude who made a daily list of critical tasks that needed to get done, and I did them.”  – Andy Frisella

35. “It’s not luck, it’s not magic, it’s not circumstances. It’s developing a great plan and EXECUTING on it, day in and day out until the visions in your head become your reality.”  – Andy Frisella

36. “Everyday is a win or a loss.”  – Andy Frisella

37. Stop. Look around. Breath in that greatness. Breath out that gratitude.” – Andy Frisella

38. “Things to never budge on: Your work ethic, your quality of work, your attention to detail, your integrity, your morals, your drive. Treating your employees/people who help you like gold. Treating customers like gold.” – Andy Frisella

39. “Accepting responsibility even when it’s not your fault and fixing the problem; you will have unlimited income potential in your life.” – Andy Frisella

40. “They told me I’d never get this far. They were right, I got further.” – Andy Frisella

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23 inspirational young jeezy quotes.

The favorite quotes on Wealthy Gorilla are always from hip hop artists. So we’re doing our best to keep the trend rolling, and publish as many awesome quote collections within the hip hop category as we can!

Young Jeezy, or Jay Wayne Jenkins, is an American hip hop artist from Georgia. Just like many other artists, a lot of his lyrics are pretty damn inspirational, so here’s our collection of the best Young Jeezy quotes:

23 Young Jeezy Quotes

1. “Opportunity is everywhere. Get yours.” – Young Jeezy

2. “Can’t slow down, too much evil in my rear view.” – Young Jeezy

3. “The world is yours and everything in it, it’s out there – get on your grind and get it.” – Young Jeezy

4. “Everyday, all day I have to be productive. And when I ain’t productive, I get concerned.” – Young Jeezy

5. “I’d like for y’all to meet the love of my life, her name’s the game.” – Young Jeezy

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6. “The only people worthy to be in your life, are the ones that help you through the hard times , and laugh with you after the hard times pass.” – Young Jeezy

7. “Let’s say your past is your present, and your present is your cash, so I look forward to the future.” – Young Jeezy

8. “I think I’ve got a lot of life skills: I’ve got a lot of wisdom: I’ve seen a lot of bad things happen to good people.” – Young Jeezy

9. “My hustle is non-stop. I never stop hustling.” – Young Jeezy

10. “People who work everyday are kind of scared of things they don’t understand.” – Young Jeezy

11. All my music is inspirational. You just gotta listen to the words and get what you can get out of it.” – Young Jeezy

12. Anybody that’s got a problem with me is probably envious or wants to be me, and that’s how I’ve always looked at it.”  – Young Jeezy

13. You gotta have life your way. If you ain’t losing your mind, you ain’t partying right.” – Young Jeezy

14. I just think a hustler’s ambition is that I never stop. I start off hustling and said I’ll never stop hustling. An ambitious hustler is the one to hustle the hustlers. When I grew up, my heroes were hustlers. Now I’m their hero.”  – Young Jeezy

15. “I could sit right here and have a 15-minute conversation with somebody and change their whole life.”  – Young Jeezy

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“I never wanted to be a statistic. I never wanted to be that cat who tried and never made it.” – Young Jeezy

17. “In my heart, I’m 100% real. You can’t pull out nothing in my past that can say I’m not 100% real.”  – Young Jeezy

18. “I created my lane. No one can ever run my lane because it’s mine. I’m the Michael Jackson of my lane. And you know, nobody was as great as Michael. I love Prince, but he’s not Michael.”  – Young Jeezy

19. “I don’t think nobody should compare me to anyone, ’cause, at the end of the day, you’ve got a ‘Pac, you’ve got Snoop, you got Tip, you got Wayne – there’s only one Jeezy, man. Ain’t nobody walked in these shoes but me.”  – Young Jeezy

20. “I feel like I’m married to what I do, to the streets. And I feel like when the streets are mad, it’s serious.”  – Young Jeezy

21. “A lot of things come with fame, whether it’s losing friends or losing family.” – Young Jeezy

22. “When money was plentiful, I was the first one who told you to stack it. Live your life with it. Now that money slowed up, I’ma be the one telling you to save it like they ain’t gon’ make it no more.” – Young Jeezy

23. “To be honest, I think about the clubs when I write. But I should probably start thinking about stadiums, because the songs sound even better there – and bigger.” – Young Jeezy

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27 jocko willink quotes from extreme ownership.

Jocko Willink is an American podcaster, author and retired United States Navy SEAL, who received the Silver Star and Bronze Star for his actions in the Iraq War.

He also co-authored the book ‘Extreme Ownership’, which is essentially a manual that teaches people how become incredible and strong leaders.

This is a strong collection of Jocko Willink quotes on leadership:

27 Jocko Willink Quotes on Leadership

1. “A leader must lead, but also be ready to follow. They must be aggressive, but not overbearing. A leader must be calm, but not robotic. They must be confident , but never cocky. A leader must be brave, but not foolhardy. They must have a competitive spirit, but be a gracious loser.” – Jocko Willink

2. “A leader must be attentitive to details, but not obssessed with them. They must be strong, but have endurance. A leader must be humble, but not passive. They must be close to subordinates, but not too close. A leader must exercise ‘extreme ownership’, but employ ‘decentralized command’. They must have nothing to prove, but everything to prove.” – Jocko Willink

3. “In chaotic, dynamic, and rapidly changing environments, leaders at all levels must be empowered to make decisions. Decentralized Command is a key component to victory.” – Jocko Willink

4. “Overconfidence was risky in such a hostile environment, a mistake most often made by warriors who had never truly been tested.” – Jocko Willink

5. “The Seal Teams and the U.S. military, much like militaries throughout history, are based around building blocks of four-to-six man teams with a leader.” – Jocko Willink

6. “When setting expectations, no matter what has been said or written, if substandard performance is accepted and no one is held accountable — if there are no consequences — that poor performance becomes the new standard. Therefore, leaders must enforce standards.” – Jocko Willink

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7. “Combat is reflective of life, only amplified and intensified.” – Jocko Willink

8. “Human beings are generally not capable of managing more than six to ten people, particularly when things go sideways and inevitable contingencies arise.” – Jocko Willink

9. “It is essential to develop a standardized planning process.” – Jocko Willink

10. “Some of the boldest, most successful plans in history have not come from the senior ranks but from frontline leaders. Senior leaders simply had the courage to accept and run with them.” – Jocko Willink

11. “There can be no leadership when there is no team .” – Jocko Willink

12. “Ego clouds and disrupts everything.” – Jocko Willink

13. “I had to take complete ownership of what went wrong. That is what a leader does — even if it means getting fired. If anyone was to be blamed and fired for what happened, let it be me.” – Jocko Willink

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14. “Leadership requires belief in the mission and unyielding perseverance to achieve victory.” – Jocko Willink

15. “The book derives its title from the underlying principle — the mind-set — that provides the foundation for all the rest: Extreme Ownership. Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.” – Jocko Willink

16. “They didn’t have to jump for joy at the though of fighting alongside Iraqi soldiers on a dangerous battlefield. But they did have to understand why they were doing it so that they could believe in the mission.” – Jocko Willink

17. “Extreme Ownership is a mind-set, an attitude.” – Jocko Willink

18. “If frontline troops are unclear about the plan and yet are too intimidated to ask questions, the team’s ability to effectively execute the plan radically decreases.” – Jocko Willink

19. “Leading people is the most challenging and, therefore, the most gratifying undertaking of all human endeavors.” – Jocko Willink

20. “The goal of all leaders should be to work themselves out of a job. When mentored and coached properly, the junior leader can eventually replace the senior leader, allowing the senior leader to move on to the next level of leadership.” – Jocko Willink

21. “To implement real change, to drive people to accomplish something truly complex or difficult or dangerous — you can’t make people do these things. You have to lead them.” – Jocko Willink

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22. “Extreme Ownership: there are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” – Jocko Willink

23. “If you allow the status quo to persist, you can’t expect to improve performance, and you can’t expect to win.” – Jocko Willink

24. “Once the wheels were in motion and the full resources of the team were engaged in that highest priority effort, I could then determine the next priority, focus the team’s efforts there, and then move on to the next priority.” – Jocko Willink

25. “The leader is truly and ultimately responsible for everything.” – Jocko Willink

26. “When personal agendas become more important than the team and the overarching mission’s success, performance suffers and failure ensues.” – Jocko Willink

27. “Good leaders don’t make excuses. Instead, they figure out a way to get it done.” – Jocko Willink

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Tupac amaru shakur  (born  lesane parish crooks  (june 16, 1971 – september 13, 1996), also known by his stage names  2pac  and  makaveli , was an american rapper, singer, actor, and poet. shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the  best-selling music artists  of all time., cause of death – on september 7, 1996, shakur was shot four times in a drive-by shooting at the intersection of flamingo road and koval lane in las vegas, nevada.  he was taken to the university medical center of southern nevada, where he died from his injuries six days later., brilliantread has carefully selected best of tupac quotes for all his fans and followers. this article is a tribute to tupac, 1st of 33 inspirational tupac quotes, “with all my fans i got a family again.”  – tupac shakur, “you can never “just be friends” with someone you fall in love with.” – tupac quotes about love, “you can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the fu*k on.” ―  tupac shakur, “did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete proving nature’s laws wrong, it learned to walk without having feet. funny, it seems to by keeping it’s dreams; it learned to breathe fresh air. long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared.” ―  tupac shakur ,  the rose that grew from concrete, “behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can ever see and feel.”―  tupac shakur, “all i’m trying to do is survive and make good out of the dirty, nasty, unbelievable lifestyle that they gave me.”  –  tupac shakur, 7th of 33 inspirational tupac quotes, “they have money for war but can’t feed the poor.” ― best  2pac quotes, “everybody’s at war with different things. i’m at war with my own heart sometimes.”  – tupac shakur.

“Whatever you see you gotta keep a sense of humor; you gotta be able to smile through all the bulls***.”

“that which does not kill me can only make me stronger. i don’t see why everybody feels as though they gotta tell me how to live my life.”  – tupac shakur on life, must read-  50 best drake quotes on love life songs and success, “my mama always used to tell me: if you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.”  – tupac shakur life quotes.

“I’m done talking since you’re not listening, continue to hang out with them nothing a*s bitch*s, then!”  – Tupac Shakur

“always falling too deep in a relationship, always end up being the one that’s hurt the most.” – tupac shakur, “a woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one.” – tupac shakur quotes on women, 15th of 33 inspirational tupac quotes, “reality is wrong. dreams are for real.”  – tupac shakur on dreams, “whatever it takes to switch places with the bustas on top.”  – tupac shakur, “i’d rather die like a man than live like a coward.”  – tupac shakur quotes on death.

“Is it a crime, to fight, for what is mine?”  – 2pac Quotes

Must read –  43 best kevin gates quotes on life, songs and success, “it seems like every time you come up something happens to bring you back down.”  – tupac shakur, “there’s nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.”  – tupac shakur, 21st of 33 best tupac quotes on love and life, “the only time i have problems is when i sleep.”  – tupac shakur, “things will never be the same, that’s just the way it is.”  – tupac shakur, “happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.”  – tupac shakur quotes about life, must read –  50 life changing buddha quotes on love, life, death and peace, “fear is stronger than love.”  – tupac shakur love quotes, “follow your heart, but take your brain with you.”  – tupac shakur life quote, “i set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle. i make mistakes but learn from every one. and when it’s said and done. i bet this brother be a better one. if i upset you don’t stress. never forget, that god isn’t finished with me yet.”  – tupac shakur success quotes, 27th of 33 inspirational tupac quotes on life and death, “you can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the f*** on.”  – tupac life quotes, “in my mind, i’ll be thinking is this true, will i fail am i supposed to fail should i just stop trying and give up but then, that’s exactly what they’re waiting for me to do.”  – tupac shakur on success, do read –  53 best rumi quotes on life, love, beauty, friendship and death., “life is a wheel of fortune and it’s my turn to spin it.”  – tupac quotes about life/death.

“Don’t believe everything you hear. Real eyes realize, real lies.”  – Tupac Quotes about Love

“no one knows my struggle, they only see the trouble. not knowing how hard it is to carry on when no one loves you.”  – tupac shakur love quotes, “the realest people don’t have a lot of friends.”  – tupac love quotes, 33rd of 33 best ever 2pac quotes, “don’t leave this world without giving it your all.”  – tupac shakur quotes on death.

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Decades after his 1996 murder, artist and actor Tupac Shakur remains one of the top-selling and most influential rappers of all time.

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Latest News: Man Charged with the Murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former member of the Crips street gang, was arrested and indicted on one count of murder on September 29, 2023, for his role in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis previously claimed in 2018 that he was inside the car from which the fatal shots against Shakur were fired, but that the gun was in the hands of his now-deceased nephew Orlando Anderson. Davis was indicted by a grand jury in Clark County, Nevada, and is in custody, according to prosecutors. The arrest comes after the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in Henderson, Nevada, in July 2023, in connection with the rapper’s unsolved murder.

Who Was Tupac Shakur?

Quick facts, early life: mom, siblings, and more, move to california and rise to fame, legal problems and serving jail time, joining death row records and ‘all eyez on me’, tupac and biggie smalls: the story of “hit ’em up”, movies and other work, romantic relationships: madonna, ex-wife, and more, murder investigation.

One of the top-selling artists of all time, rapper and actor Tupac Shakur embodied the 1990s gangsta-rap aesthetic and, in death, has become an icon symbolizing noble struggle. Tupac began his music career as a rebel with a cause to articulate the still-relevant travails and injustices endured by many Black Americans. The boundaries between his art and life became increasingly blurred, as Shakur faced legal problems and jail time. On his fourth album, All Eyez On Me , Tupac leaned fully into celebrating the thug lifestyle. It was the last album Tupac would live to see released. On September 7, 1996, the 25-year-old was gunned down in Las Vegas and died six days later. Police continue to investigate his murder.

FULL NAME: Tupac Amaru Shakur (born Lesane Parish Crooks) BORN: June 16, 1971 DIED: September 13, 1996 BIRTHPLACE: New York, New York SPOUSE: Keisha Morris (1995-1996) ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini

Tupac Amaru Shakur was born Lesane Parish Crooks on June 16, 1971, in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. His mother, Afeni Shakur , had been a political activist and Black Panther Party member who was arrested in 1969 for allegedly planning coordinated attacks on police stations and offices in New York City. She became pregnant with Tupac while out on bail, and she was acquitted in 1971 after defending herself in court.

When Lesane was 1 year old, Afeni changed his name to Tupac Amaru after a Peruvian revolutionary who was killed by the Spanish. She said of the name : “I wanted him to have the name of revolutionary, indigenous people in the world. I wanted him to know he was part of a world culture and not just from a neighborhood.” Tupac later took his surname from his sister Sekyiwa’s father, another Black Panther named Mutulu Shakur. Tupac also had a stepbrother, Mopreme.

Tupac’s father, Billy Garland, lost contact with Afeni when Tupac was 5, and he didn’t see his dad again until he was 23. “I thought my father was dead all my life,” he told the writer Kevin Powell during an interview with Vibe magazine in 1996. “I felt I needed a daddy to show me the ropes, and I didn’t have one.” Raising Tupac and his half-sister alone , Afeni worked as a paralegal before developing a crack cocaine addiction in the early 1980s. The family had to move often, struggling for money and living off welfare because she couldn’t keep a job.

Friendship with Jada Pinkett-Smith

In 1984, the family moved to Baltimore, where Tupac enrolled at the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts, where he said he was “the freest I ever felt.” This was also where Tupac met the future actor Jada Pinkett-Smith . He wrote poems about her, and she had a cameo in his music video for “Strictly 4 My Niggaz.” Pinkett-Smith later told reporters that she was a drug dealer when she met Tupac, and that she resented the way the movie All Eyez on Me (2017) later “reimagined” their relationship: “It wasn’t just about, oh, you have this cute girl, and this cool guy, they must have been in this—nah, it wasn’t that at all. It was about survival, and it had always been about survival between us.”

Tupac’s Baltimore neighborhood was riven by crime, so the family moved to Marin City, California. It turned out to be a “mean little ghetto,” according to Vanity Fair . It was in Marin City that Afeni succumbed to her crack addiction—a drug that Tupac sold on the same streets where his mother bought her supply. Her behavior led to a falling out between mother and son.

Tupac’s love for hip-hop steered him away from a life of crime (for a while, at least). At 17, in the spring of 1989, he struck up a friendship with Leila Steinberg, who he met when she was hosting holding poetry lessons in an Oakland park, according to Holler If You Hear Me: Searching for Tupac Shakur by Michael Eric Dyson. Already, Tupac had been obsessively writing poetry and convinced Steinberg, who had no music industry experience, to become his manager. She was eventually able to get Tupac in front of music manager Atron Gregory, who secured a gig for him in 1990 as a roadie and backup dancer for the hip-hop group Digital Underground.

He soon stepped up to the mic, making his recording debut in 1991 on “Same Song,” which soundtracked the Dan Aykroyd comedy Nothing but Trouble . Tupac also appeared on Digital Underground’s album Sons of the P that October. After Gregory also became Tupac’s manager, he landed the up-and-coming rapper a deal with Interscope Records. A month after Sons of the P hit the stores came 2Pacalypse Now , Tupac’s debut album as a solo artist.

Tupac often complained that he was misunderstood. “Everything in life is not all beautiful,” he told journalist Chuck Phillips. “There is lots of killing and drugs. To me a perfect album talks about the hard stuff and the fun and caring stuff... The thing that bothers me is that it seems like a lot of the sensitive stuff I write just goes unnoticed.”

As Tupac first began to achieve success as a rapper, Afeni was unaware of his career until friends told her. “I didn’t know what was happening to my son,” she said . “I thought, ‘What am I doing?’” Afeni became determined to break out of her drug addiction, which she finally did after moving back to New York City in 1991. Tupac and his mother later reconciled and remained close the rest of his life.

Tupac, who only released four albums in his lifetime, has 21 albums to his name, 10 of which have earned platinum, multiplatinum, or diamond certification. As of July 2023, the Recording Industry Association of America listed Tupac as the 45 th top-selling artist of all-time by album sales and streaming figures. Worldwide, more than 75 million Tupac records have sold to date, according to Forbes .

2Pacalypse Now

Tupac’s first album as a solo artist was  2Pacalypse Now  (1991). Although it didn’t yield any hits, it sold a respectable 500,000 copies and established Tupac as an uncompromising social commentator on songs such as “Brenda’s Got a Baby,” which narrates an underaged mother’s fall into destitution, and “Soulja’s Story,” which controversially spoke of “blasting” a police officer and “droppin’ the cop.” The song was cited as a motivation for a real-life cop killing by a teenage car thief called Ronald Ray Howard and was condemned by then–U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle,  who said , “There is absolutely no reason for a record like this to be published... It has no place in our society.” With those words, Tupac’s notoriety was guaranteed.

Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.

Tupac’s second album dropped in February 1993. It continued in the same socially conscious vein as his debut. On the hit song “Keep Ya Head Up,” he empathized with “my sisters on the welfare,” encouraging them to “please don’t cry, dry your eyes, never let up.” The single was gold-certified by the end of the year and reached platinum status in 2021. The album featured contributions from Tupac’s stepbrother, Mopreme. Mopreme became a member of the hip-hop group Thug Life, which Tupac started and which released the album  Thug Life: Volume 1  in 1994.

Me Against the World

When Tupac’s third solo album came out on March 14, 1995, he was in jail. Its title,  Me Against the World , couldn’t have been more apt. It reached No. 1 in the Billboard 200 chart and is considered by many to be his magnum opus—“by and large a work of pain, anger and burning desperation,”  wrote Cheo H. Coker  of Rolling Stone. But there was vulnerability, too. The lead single, “Dear Mama,” was a  tear-jerking tribute to his mother , Afeni, that hit No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1995.

All Eyez On Me

The final album Tupac released in his lifetime was 1996’s  All Eyez On Me , his first after signing to Death Row Records.  All Eyez on Me , which featured hit songs “California Love” and “How Do U Want I,” remains one of the rapper’s most successful albums.

Posthumous Albums

Tupac recorded six studio albums that were released following his death. The first,  The  Don Killuminati: The Seven Day Theory , dropped in November 1996, just eight weeks after he was killed, reaching No. 1 on the charts. Other posthumous albums included 1997’s  R U Still Down? (Remember Me) ,  Until the End of Time  (2001),  Better Dayz  (2002),  Loyal to the Game  (2004), and  Pac’s Life  (2006). Additional compilation and live albums have also been released. 

In April 2017, Tupac was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , one of music’s highest honors. He was the first solo hip-hop artist to be inducted and was selected in his first year of eligibility.

In August 1992, Tupac was attacked by jealous kids in Marin City. He drew his pistol but dropped it in the melee. Someone picked it up, the gun fired, and a 6-year-old bystander, Qa’id Walker-Teal, fell dead. Although Tupac wasn’t charged for Walker-Teal’s death, he was reportedly inconsolable. In 1995, Walker-Teal’s family brought a civil case against Tupac but settled out of court after an unnamed record company—thought to have been Death Row—offered compensation of between $300,000 to $500,000.

In October 1993, Tupac shot and wounded two white off-duty cops in Atlanta, one in the abdomen and one in the buttocks, after an altercation. However, the charges were dropped after it emerged in court that the policemen had been drinking, had initiated the incident, and that one of the officers had threatened Tupac with a stolen gun.

Tupac noted the case illustrated the misrepresentation of Black men in America and the attitude of some police toward them, which he had been talking about in his music. What was portrayed as gun-toting “gangster” behavior by a lawless individual turned out to be an act of self-defense by a young man in fear of his life. All the while, Tupac’s star continued to rise.

Unable to escape punishment entirely, Tupac went to jail for 15 days in 1994 for assaulting movie director Allen Hughes, who had fired him from the set of Menace II Society for being disruptive.

He faced much more serious charges in February 1995, when Tupac was sentenced to between 1.5 and 4.5 years of jail time for sexually abusing a woman. The case related to an incident that had taken place in Tupac’s suite in the New York Parker Meridien hotel in November 1993. Tupac maintained that he hadn’t raped the fan, though he confessed to the Vibe magazine journalist Kevin Powell that he could have prevented others who were present in the suite at the time from doing so. “I had a job [to protect her], and I never showed up,” he said .

While Tupac was in prison on rape charges, he was visited by Suge Knight, the notorious head of Death Row records. Knight offered to post the $1.3 million dollar bail Tupac needed to be released pending his appeal. The condition was that Tupac sign on to Death Row, which Tupac did. He was released from the high-security Dannemora facility in New York in October 1995. Even as he was glorifying an outlaw lifestyle for Death Row, Tupac was financing an at-risk youth center, bankrolling South Central sports teams, and setting up a telephone helpline for young people with problems, according to Vanity Fair .

Tupac’s debut for Death Row, the double-length album All Eyez on Me , came out in February 1996. With his new hip-hop group Outlawz debuting on the album, All Eyez on Me was an unapologetic celebration of the thug lifestyle, eschewing socially conscious lyrics in favor of gangsta-funk hedonism and menace. Dr. Dre , who had pioneered G-funk with NWA, produced the album’s first single, “California Love,” which went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains Tupac’s best-known song. The third single from the album, “How Do You Want It,” also topped the chart. Within two months of its release, All Eyez on Me had been certified five-times double-platinum. It would eventually become diamond-certified, reaching more than 10 million combined sales and streams.

Before Tupac released his third album, he became a target. In November 1994, he was shot multiple times in the lobby of the Manhattan recording studio Quad by two young Black men. Tupac believed his rap rival Biggie Smalls was behind the shooting, for which nobody has ever been charged. Smalls always denied he knew anything about the incident. In 2011, Dexter Isaac, a New York prisoner serving a life sentence for an unrelated crime, claimed music executive James “Henchman” Rosemond paid him to steal from Tupac and that he shot the rapper during the robbery.

In June 1996, Tupac released a diss track, “Hit ’Em Up,” aimed at Biggie Smalls and his label boss at Bad Boy Records, Sean “Diddy” Combs . The song ratcheted up the tension between East and West Coast rap. In the inflammatory song, Tupac also spat venom at artists Lil Kim , Junior M.A.F.I.A., and Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Tupac and Biggie’s rivalry was fast becoming hip-hop’s most famous—and ugliest—beef.

“Hit ’Em Up” seemed to chillingly presage Tupac’s death and the ensuing conspiracy theories: “Grab ya Glocks, when you see Tupac; Call the cops, when you see Tupac, uh; Who shot me, but ya punks didn’t finish; Now ya bout to feel the wrath of a menace.”

Within three months, Tupac was murdered. Six months after that, Biggie was, too. Neither murder has been solved.

Along with his music, Tupac pursued an acting career. He appeared in several movies, among them starring roles alongside Janet Jackson in 1993’s Poetic Justice and Mickey Rourke in 1996’s Bullet .

After Tupac died, a collection of poems he wrote before becoming a rapper was also compiled and released in a 2000 book called The Rose that Grew from Concrete . “The world moves fast and it would rather pass u by / than 2 stop and c what makes you cry,” reads one verse he wrote as a teenager.

Tupac briefly dated pop star Madonna . However, while serving time in prison in January 1995, Tupac wrote a letter to Madonna ending their relationship because of her race. “For you to be seen with a Black man wouldn’t in any way jeopardize your career—if anything it would make you seem that much more open and exciting,” he wrote . “But for me, at least in my previous perception, I felt due to my ‘image,’ I would be letting down half of the people who made me what I thought I was.”

Tupac married Keisha Morris in April 1995 while he was still in prison. The couple had met several months earlier at a nightclub when Morris was 20 and Tupac was 21. Their marriage was annulled 10 months later after Tupac was released from jail. The pair remained friends until his death.

Soon after his marriage to Morris ended, Tupac began dating Kidada Jones . They had met at a club when Tupac apologized for insulting her father, Quincy Jones , for only dating white women. Jones was in Las Vegas with Tupac the night he was shot.

Tupac died in Las Vegas on September 13, 1996, from gunshot wounds inflicted six days prior. He was 25. His murder remains unsolved.

On September 7, Tupac was in Las Vegas with Suge Knight to watch a Mike Tyson fight at the MGM Grand hotel. There was a scuffle after the bout between a member of the Crips gang and Tupac. Knight, who was involved with the rival Bloods gang, and members of his entourage piled in. Later, as a car that Tupac was sharing with Knight stopped at a red light, a man emerged from another car and fired 13 shots, hitting Tupac in the hand, pelvis, and chest. Tupac later died at the hospital. His girlfriend Kidada and his mother Afeni were both with him in his final days.

Tupac’s body was cremated. Members of his old band, Outlawz, made the controversial claim that they had smoked some of his ashes in honor of him. His mother announced she would scatter her son’s ashes in Soweto, South Africa, the “birthplace of his ancestors,” on the 10 th anniversary of his murder. She later changed the date to June 16, 1997—Tupac’s 26 th birthday as well as the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising.

Police have yet to determine who killed Tupac, and his death remains an open homicide case.

In early 2018, BET aired an episode of Death Row Chronicles in which former Crips member Duane “Keffe D” Keith Davis admitted that he was riding in the car with the man who killed Tupac; he declined to identify the shooter in the interview, revealing only that the shots “came from the back seat,” though he had earlier told federal investigators that the gun was in the hands of his now-deceased nephew Orlando Anderson.

The revelation fueled the launch of a change.org petition that called for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to declare the case “cleared.” It also led to rumors that new arrest warrants were pending, but the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department denied those rumors.

In July 2023, news broke about a possible breakthrough in the investigation. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department executed a search warrant at a home in Henderson, Nevada, on July 17 in connection with the rapper’s unsolved murder. Authorities haven’t shared many details, such as what they were looking for and whether there’s a suspect, citing the ongoing investigation.

On September 29, Davis was arrested and charged with murder for his role in Tupac’s death. He was was indicted by a grand jury in Clark County, Nevada, and is in custody, according to prosecutors.

Tupac Conspiracies: Is Tupac Alive?

Tupac died of gunshot wounds in 1996. However, conspiracy theories have raged ever since he was shot, because his murder has never been solved. Fans have speculated that Tupac faked his death. On his song “Life Goes On,” Tupac rapped about his funeral. His song “I Ain’t Mad at Cha” was released two days after he died. There have been several reported potential Tupac “sightings” since his death, including in 2012 by Kim Kardashian .

In September 2017, music executive Suge Knight hinted that Tupac might be alive in an interview. “When I left that hospital me and ’Pac was laughing and joking. I don’t see how someone can go from doing well to doing bad,” he said , adding that “with Pac you never know” if he could be alive and living in secret somewhere.

In November 2017, A&E aired the six-part Biography Presents: Who Killed Tupac? , which followed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump on his investigation into key theories behind Tupac’s 1996 killing.

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For decades, Combs and other celebrities have commented on his party lifestyle. Here’s some of what they have publicly said.

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In 2005, when Sean Combs — also known as Diddy or Puff Daddy — hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, the network advertised the broadcast with a playful star-studded spoof called “Diddy Parties,” in which the events he hosted were referred to as “hedonistic romps.”

It’s one of many examples that illustrate how the powerful music mogul’s reputation for hard-partying was an accepted part of the pop culture discourse. But since Combs’s arrest on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking this month, the lifestyle at the center of the criminal case has taken on a different light.

Those who attended his events — whether his glitzy, A-list “white parties” or the “freak-offs” described in the indictment against him — have largely refrained from discussing their experiences in recent weeks. That hasn’t always been the case. In years past, celebrities have openly talked about his public-facing bashes and his general party habits.

Here is some of what Combs and other stars have said about his party orbit.

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In a 1999 interview with Entertainment Tonight , in response to an interviewer who said, “Your parties are the hottest ticket around,” Combs said, “They won’t even give me a permit for the parties no more.”

“They don’t want me to throw the parties no more, but we ain’t going to stop, we going to keep on having fun, bringing people together from all walks of life,” he continued. “You’re going to hear about my parties, they’re going to be shutting them down, they going to probably be arresting me, doing all types of crazy things just because we want to have a good time. Whenever you bring up a different element into people’s environment, things that broaden people’s horizons, people get intimidated.”

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