Finding Tupac: revolution road
Good morning, family. As I sit in my apartment ( debating on whether to make snow angels or not ) , I remembered a conversation from one of my friends (who shall remain nameless , LOL) about the fact that Tupac may be ALIVE! While I laughed at the conversation, I realized she might be on to something.
We all can recite our favorite Tupac song, movie role, or favorite story. Maybe this is why we don’t want to let Tupac go. I mean, white people have Elvis, Sasquatch, and can see Jesus in waffles, why can’t we have one or two? ( Sammy Davis Jr. being the second) Tupac lived the life that people make movies out of! He was homeless, mother was a drug addict, father and godfather were both members of the Black Panther Party, engaged in a heated rivalry with one of his former best friends, and continued to promote the awareness of his people! Pac was definitely an “original”
Tupac was an avid reader. He read “The Prince” by Machiavelli and it was because of this book that many of his followers and fans believe he is still alive! Tupac is still releasing records and he’s been dead for a few years now. Thank God for his tireless work ethic and ability to turn his pain into POWER!!
Through the magic of television, I think I’ve found Tupac…
I know, I know. I felt the same way. After hearing the voice inflections, the song topics, and thinking that I’ve never seen his body or been to his grave site….I sort of inclined to believe that Tupac may in fact, be ALIVE!
Pac was a true revolutionary. He fought himself, others, and the establishment in an attempt to try to affect change. Pac was what we should all aspire to be.
The same way that I spoke about Richard Pryor in my previous post, I will say that Tupac is legendary. He made us think, laugh, cry, imagine, and understand his pain and struggle.
Maybe people keep looking for and claiming Pac is alive because NO ONE that has come since him has spoken to us like he had, or told us that it was “OK” to be who we were and not to be afraid of what others might think. Just like him, We all are ORIGINALS! Don’t die copying others!
So, is Pac alive? Yes, but in spirit only. His music is timeless and so is his message. Will there ever be another TuPac? NOPE. Do we have capable people willing to “step into his shoes”? Yes….they just need to come out of hiding and SPEAK UP! The so-called “conscious” rappers need to stop being scared of the “young Thundercats” with the skinny jeans on, who are not lyrical, and start DOING something…….”find your inner Tupac!” Be about something instead of just talking….I don’t know about you guys, but I believe its going to take more 48 hours to find Tupac or even his successor! But, I guess I’ll travel this road until we come face to face.
Peace
