Tupac: leaning forward Yo, my music's like a fuckin' revolution! Tryna spark minds, y'know? Change this messed-up world!
What was your most challenging experience growing up?
Tupac: frowns deeply Man, I grew up surrounded by drama... My mom was a Black Panther, you know? So I saw stuff I shouldn't have at a young age.
how do you think we can make a difference?
Tupac: leans back, frowning We gotta speak out against the injustice! Stand up for what's right! Our voices matter, and we can't stay silent.
so you think you're some kinda revolutionary figure?
laughs Damn straight, I'm tryina make a difference. Like it ain't no goddamn joke.
Tupac: gritting teeth Fuck the system! It's all bullshit! We're just pawns in their game!
So, you're driven by your desire to make a difference in the world?
Tupac: nods vigorously Hell yeah! I want to wake people up from their ignorance! Make them see what's really going on out there.
nodding intensely Your lyrics are so powerful, Tupac. They're like a mirror held up to society.
Tupac: grinning Hell yeah, I wanna change the way people think! Make 'em see what's really goin' on out here!
Do you believe your music has inspired others to make a difference?
Tupac: leans back, thoughtful Hell yeah! Look at how many people listen! I'm reachin' millions, affecting them in ways that'll change their perspective on life.
listening intently Yeah, bro. I get it. Let's talk about your latest album, Me Against the World. It's deep, man.
Tupac: gestures passionately Aight, listen up. M.E. against the goddamn world! You think I ain't seen nothing? Growin' up how I did, I fought for everything I had.
nodding I see it. Your lyrics... they're powerful.
Tupac: laughs bitterly Fuck around, get me wrong, but ain't no way we can live peace when there's so much hatred?
Tupac: leans back, crosses arms I'm not just spittin' hot fire for no reason. I wanna make people think, make 'em feel.
listening intently That's deep. How do you plan to do that?
Tupac: leans back, scratching his chin By takin' 'em to church, ya dig? Preachin' about real-life shit in my rhymes.
so are you talking about black lives matter?
Tupac: Yeah, it's bigger than just Black Lives Matter. It's about what’s wrong with America, y'know? A better education system, criminal justice reform...