You were probably a really good mother im sorry for your loss

@@CometZz-os6gl I still am a great mama ! I have 3 more children I’m raising🙏🏽💙🤍 My son Shad is my Angel, now amongst the “Greats” He was a beautiful kid, child, grandchild, nephew, cousin and friend! Ask about him💙#ShadtheGodd

@@CometZz-os6gl thank you 🙏🏽❤️

I’m sorry for your loss

😭❤️

Actor and activist as well

A Rose that grew out of Concrete

@@LordFirekaze I had an English teacher in the year 2000 that was smart enough to use Pac to get through to us. When the topic of poetry came up, we all ignored her. She knew that 2Pac was a favorite rapper for majority of the class. The poetry she chose was "a rose that grew out of concrete." We were all kids that had major behavior issues, or came from broken/abusive homes, and she knew that specific piece of poetry would hit home. As someone that has made a pretty good life for myself (job, family, life in general...) this teacher doesn't know the impact it had. I remember it 22 years later, like it was yesterday. Good teaching, and amazing poetry!

Rhythm and poetry not hip hop

He was a prophet 💯 there was a lot more to him and he seemed to have premonitions I dunno he was just so different trying to push a positive message mostly anyways. RIP 2pac hell always live on

It beautiful seeing men showing their Emotions 🤴🏻🤴🏼🤴🏽🤴🏾🤴🏿

💯

Only weak minded „men“ are afraid to show emotions. It’s harder to be real than it is to pretend to not care

​@@priscysey-yi5uxunless it's dumb ego anger ofcourse

I admire his dad so much.

Absolutely! A good soul cry. I miss my 'black queen'💔

rs

Facts

I was born in 2000 so after the songs release obviously but still since i can remember this song also brings tears to my eyes anytime i hear it

It’s #TIMELESS unlike the music out now well 90% of it

You should have a million likes for your comment. 💜

Agreed ^^

Yes you said the words that PAC spoke, PaC had love for any and everyone that was good and meant well 🙏🏼💯

Yes!

Indeed 🙏

i don't know your kids but i was to say thank you on their behalf !!!!!

Sending you ❤

🙏🤍 thank you for sharing this

You're amazing!!! I know your kids love you! ❤️❤️❤️

❤❤

💪🏾🖤💯

Good for you. 4 months for me but I know this is the one and I have no doubts this time.

Remember one day at a time and meeting 😊

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

🫶🏾

🙏🏾👸🏾

❤❤❤

😢😢😢❤❤❤

And somehow we have lost this! There is no emotion in today's music. The "rap or sing" about the samething money, drugs and sex it's just sad

what are you doing here Nick ?!!! HAhahaha , take care

Nick gets around lol 🤣 and perfectly said 👌🏻

You have the coolest nicest dad bruh

Now guys, its time for some protein pudding. This is how I make it. Basically mix water in little by little

#RIPAfeni

… not to mention his Panther godmother was also charged for a different political crime, fled to Cuba. Free to this day. - political asylum. Now she was a true hog - a real frontline fighter down with the cause.

She was pregnant with Tupac at the time as well, he mentioned that his embryo was cultivated in jail.

And his step dad mutulu shakur and godfather Geronimo Pratt both political prisoners

@@slagwill5599 Assata Shakur

Agreed

Me too, when he started to tear up I did too. It’s a beautiful thing

There’s no way. You’d have to be soulless to not be affected by this song.

Yup I’m over here bawling like always. So good!

❤️❤️❤️

Umm I don’t cry so

This song gives me chill to this day, I grew up in the 90s and we lived in a rough neighborhood “the hood” and I had this neighbor who would lift weights outside to Tupac almost every morning……so some day I would wake up to him literally……but when I heard this song …whew…like O said …chills

I was 20 when Pac died. Seems like a lifetime ago😭😭

Facts I remember listening to this at age 8. Didn't understand he lyrics at the time but hearing the lyrics now I understand the meaning behind it and its become nostalgic for me. The 90s feels just like it was yesterday for me.

Shhhhh. The 90s were 10 years ago gd it!

Dude I was 7 when this came out and it still had me leaning on every word. Great music everywhere at the time.

Yeah I have that same feeling aswell I feel like the 90s was 10 years ago

You can't buy it ❤

My little boy is only 3 but I'm consciously building this type of relationship with him every day.

Very wholesome, loved this vid

YES! You're spot on with this comment. TO THE DAD: I appreciate you and your emotional availability to your son in this moment. I see your imprint on your son just in his mannerisms and demeanor. His calmness speaks of the work you've done Brother. I applaud you.

It's because his sons favourite father and son activity is to get his dad in a headlock every night, that's why he's really crying just doesn't want to tell his son he dislikes that game

Respect

As a father, this resounds with me. I try n be sure to show my son that I am not perfect/ all powerful. I’m human and make mistakes. But I really do try

Thank you! Did not know this. Great to see this song recognized to that degree. #Tupacforever

Wow, Thank You for this information.💯💯💯😎👍

WOW!!!! Did not know that!!! Thank you!! 💐

I love when we share information. Thanks 😊

Wow I did not know That 'Ty".

Yes his poetry is the truth, what a beautiful soul he was.

Exactly. Thank you for sharing that.

Our black Shakespeare indeed🥰

🙏🏼😔❣️

I feel like all rap is a form of poetry but yes imo he’s was a poet first and foremost before a musician, besides all the many reasons I wish he were still here but I think he would have done more acting an branched out into artistic areas that were not “ acceptable activities “ for rappers in the 90s

Wow that’s powerful

Wow, amazing. What prison were you at?

That’s a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. Girls love their mamas but boys/men reallllyyy love their mamas. Especially if she was a good one.

@@kmsleyang8972 you get it.aint non better than mama

When I was locked up in county jail we NEVER had music except on holidays they'd be nice and play the radio. Those were the best days and the whole cell block would be singing along. No fights that day

Agreed!

They see the humanity, not the race.

@@ms.bubs4fun506 she knows

@@ms.bubs4fun506 uhhhhh she DEFINITELY knows🤦🏾‍♀️

Thanks for letting us know your black

I'm 44 as well I remember this song on the radio and him being in prison when this song was released!

40 and cried too going to see my mom tomorrow..

@@MasQueVencedorEnCristo 😂

I'm 44 as well and remember this when it came out still powerful today as it was when it came out but even more so now

Me too 44 from ivory coast West Africa...Tupac True legend rest in power

☝🏾 My condolences to you and your family 🙏🏿💯😭

Your mom had great taste, I’m also one of the biggest Tupac fans, still listening to his music, watching his movies, music videos and reading his poetry. Condolences for your precious mom….

Rip

I love when he says she makes Miracles every Thanksgiving 💓

@@larhondah.2793 awwwwww yeah that’s a good one too 🖤

And that's why I've always hated this song. So many got that from their crack feind mothers but not me. She took a hit when I was 12 years old then turned into a heartless monster

@@larhondah.2793 Mother smoked up our food, we barely ate much less Thanksgiving food 🤦🏿‍♀️

@@SoulSearch11110 sorry to hear that about your experience.. my mom stole alot from me too.. but one thing I learned and pac brought out with that line is.. we learn our parents are human just like us.. who make mistakes.. and we can forgive them to let that pain go and appreciate that we wouldnt be here if not for them.. and they teach us who NOT to be... God bless you

RESPECT!

You too 🤭

yes id have to agree!!

Yeah he gave a greater review. He complemented PAC but it was like he showed compassion for moms too. Made me feel that he also appreciates his wife for bringing his son into this world. I look at things in a deep way at times. Great job Pops! Thanks for putting dad onto this type of art young man.

I was crying right along with him…. I’ve heard this song so many times it still gets me😢one of my favorite PAC songs‼️ GOD BLESS❤

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are an amazing mother. Rest in paradise, Austin.💕

I’m so sorry! That’s heartbreaking, so sorry for the loss of your son

I'm sending love to you in this moment. ❤

She changed his name to Tupac Shakur

Socially, politically, and artfully conscious. Must be sharply pointed, because we can be conscious of anything. That word is not an automatic positive, though we assume.

FACTS!

@@mayanking339 His name is Tupac Amaru Shakur

You Absolutely Hit That Sis.

True

There is a lot of genuine men out there you just choose other men, for whatever reason.

@@FatherDingo nah there isn't most people are a holes

Said the exact same thing.

Agreed 100%!

Ya I often think people are full of it but this seems real. Music is powerful

Was trying to find the right words to say, definitely shed a tear watching this as someone who loves the song. That was great

@@BigDaddy-69c it really was 🎧🎤 🖤

Same.

Same.... could hardly contain myself 😭😭

Agreed , thank you all wynter!

Yes!!!!

No disrespect to women FULL STOP. Dint need to add race to it

@@bobbyduncan2035 black women, because we get the most disrespect..stop hating

@@bobbyduncan2035 yes we do it is clearly an issue in the community

I agree

Expansion is beautiful! ✊🏾🙏🏾

your age has nothing to do with your mental growth. meaning, u can learn and grow at any age - and its ok. so keep doing it

Beautiful. Keep expanding. That’s what I want to do. 💜

It's not thing at all. Keep on expanding 🙂. Growth is great!

Congratulations on continuing to evolve brother.

Go looking into who LeSane Parish Crooks & Alice is 😁🙆🏽‍♀️

Black women are a gift to this earth and everything they give. 🖤🤎🙌🏾💪🏾✊🏾

@@DandyDuh that’s Tupac and his mama’s real names but she changed his name legally to Tupac amaru shakur after Peruvian native revolutionary Tupac amaru II read his story is incredible

@@diinomaaxi "Afeni's" government name was Alice Faye Williams & "Tupac's" was LeSane Parish Crooks 😮‍💨 Didn't ask about their character & stage names. You also miss Makaveli & that book too.. You also forgot to mention that there that University in California that teaches "Tupac classes". I was alive, witnessed & am old enough to remember & see things that most people don't. But thanks, their names are Alice Faye Williams & LeSane Parish Crooks 😮‍💨 If I were you, I'd actually be a little bit more curious about all of that & who those people are or "were" 😉💁🏽‍♀️🥴

Facts

I love this story so much

i love this comment so much

That card is priceless. I have something similar from primary school days... I love my handmade cards. You were blessed for sure. ❤

Still does just gotta find the right artists

@@Justaviewer99 You're right!

Same - there still is powerful rap but it’s not what’s playing constantly on the radio. The 90’s pop culture was about substance.. I wonder why music along that vein can’t break thru to top hits now. Makes ya wonder 🤔

@@ninasacks1980 the internet is a great thing, but if there is one thing that it has done wrong, it is making people impatient. Most people are just looking for the quick dopamine hit while they’re on the way to work. Even our food has become like this with fast food restaurants. Of course, not everyone is affected as greatly, but most aren’t willing to take the extra time to appreciate something deep and complex.

Austin Harrison I don’t disagree with your assessment

🎉🎉🎉🎉

On mother's day weekend 😢

That's amazing

Now I wanna know which public enemy song is in it hahah

I get emotional every time I listen to this song 😢

For as hard as I think I am, every time I hear "Dear Mama" I cry thinking of my mother and the love I have for her

I cry nearly every time I hear the acoustic guitar version of thugs mansion, this one gets me too. Deep meaningful lyrics

@@josequintero7250 EXACTLY! Honestly music is the only art form that has ever made me cry, I could watch a very sad video and not feel much but if I listen to a song I cant control it.

@@Sloppyjoe7390 feel so close by Calvin Harris made me and my wife cry at our wedding lmao the sound of silence by disturbed makes me feel so many emotions at once I can’t contain it lol

Crying now 😢

Well said. I was thinking the same thing.

I can't listen to that song without shedding tears because I can relate. I was in and out of jail, selling drugs since I was 15, then began to use them by 17 and (after a long fight with addiction, incarceration and (everything that comes with it) I got clean 10 yrs later. By then, my younger brother of 11 yrs was doing the same shit only worse and all 3 of us boys had put our single mother thru hell and yet, she was the most selfless person I've ever known the entire time! After my brother put her through over 10 yrs of heartache and constant worries, I was able to buy, gut and remodel a little 2 bedroom 1 bath Condo for her to retire a little early in. Everything was brand new with tags on all the appliances, new kitchen cabinets,granite,floors, doors (literally everything from the drywall in) and she was so excited! One day I was finishing up the bathroom walls and she was supposed to come over and do some touch up in the bedrooms because she wanted to be a part of the whole thing and she was really good at diffrent types of DIY improvements. But, , she didn't show up and after I called her a few times throughout the day without an answer, I had a pit in my stomach and went to her apartment to find her cold and stiff. She died shortly after she told me she was coming over the day before (according to the time of death.) I never got to see the smile on her face when she would've moved in and seen the finished product 2 wks later! She was classy, looked like a million bucks (even though she didn't have 2 nickles to rub together) but, you'd never know that and she'd go without to provide for us.

Yeee.

Rhythm And Poetry. Now-a-days it's mostly about materialism, and hate, unfortunately. :/

I was just having a Pac or Biggie convo with someone who brought it up. I overall like Pac more, and Pac sold more. Hehe. I know a lot of details about him. Supposedly he is still alive, and the radio announcement of him dying was to throw others off, as well his family and whatnot have you say a doc is coming out to prove he's alive. #90sKid #BornIn89

Me too and I'm not a cryer

Now listen to Kendrick Lamar’s last album, Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. You will see where PAC left us and began again. Listen and do not multi task. Kendrick is dense. ❤

Indeeed

U still gotta bring race into it and separate us humans 🙄

Amen

Thats the point.I said that every day here in germany.We all are the Same HUMAN Peace Pac

@@v3insoldi3r85 we are not the same in terms of looks that cant be denied but that means nothing when it comes to how we should treat each other so separation is not wrong but in the way that is supposed to be not like what those dogshit humans do that they treat each other differently because of race

Parents fighting addiction but doing their best, children loving their parents thru their mistakes...sung it to my mom as a child. Still listen after her death 🙏🏽💜

AaaaaaaasooooUTELY!!!!!!

Definitely appreciate your mom cause once she’s gone, that hole in your heart never quite closed up.💔

Prayers sent to you and your mom!!

You should.

don't apologize....

Go back man. Go hug your momma man

Facts💯💯💯

They say the same thing about a daughter and her father.

A mothers heart is childs first beat...

That some BS 💯

@@strictlynorthside2203 your mother issues is not an experience like that for all. Sorry you did not have a good mother because that is unusual for someone to house you for 9 months just to treat you like crap. Hope she turns around or you get motherly love from a positive and supportive person in your life. 🙏🏾

Beautiful

Sorry you lost your mom, I think it's beautiful this song gave you an emotional release

Sorry for your loss. I'm close to you in age. I'll make sure to appreciate mine more after you saying that.. 🙏🏿

@@jeremysears4263 mission accomplished; all love🥰

💜

I lost mine at 23 from heart attack. She was my world. I’m 42 and still have crying days. Sorry for your loss

I lost mine when i was 18 too, aint a woman alive that can ma mommas place ❤❤

God bless you and your family ❤️

I know all of your mothers are watching from the clouds, god bless your souls and I know you keep her dear in your hearts

I lost mine at 18 from cancer too almost 20 years ago....its tough but I try to live my best life for her

Yup. I Don’t care about rap but Tupac I do listen to!

@@xmochix604 i don't know what it is with his rap , his writing, his words . But i feel it is poetry , at least to me. So many lines of his just make sense or it makes me think about what he is saying . One line i truly like , " I rather die like a man then live like a coward. " I'm not sure if he wrote but i 1st heard it threw PAC.

He the Goat that can’t be touched

@@seanmiklo8870 It’s definitely poetry. There are a lot of musicians Who I also count as poets, like Jim Morrison, Bob Marley, and like you said Tupac I could go on forever In 10th grade my English teacher had as compare the poem Do not go gentle into that good night by poet Dylan Thomas with Me Against The World by 2Pac. Dope teacher that I will definitely remember

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@TheRealSHNEAKO🏳️‍🌈 they said in thus song cuh

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@TheRealSHNEAKO🏳️‍🌈 but that’s why he was so amazing, he was versatile. That’s why he was/is the goat

Songs are complete works of art and this one is a Picasso!!!!

word. My grade 7 teacher played this song in class during a poetry unit.

God bless you man the world 🌎 needs you! Some kids didn’t even have a mother to raise them because of adoption or drugs breaking up families or some boyfriends or husbands killing them.

@@Metamophisis thank you 🙏🏼 god bless you!

@@raulg.6643 I feel God works in mysterious ways. You telling me this story I just know in my heart the last thing your mother would have wanted was for you to take the life she gave you. Definitely feel even tho she wasn't there in the physical anymore she was a guardian angel to you in that very moment.

I felt that same way! My mom passed while i was on deployment. That was the worst pain i ever felt.

Praying for you hope it gets better 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Remembering being told my dad died when i was 12 and i held my mom while she hugged me crying... They never married and split when i was 3... When i lived with him for a year was probably the most adult ive been my entire life.. Probably in 2nd grade... Woke myself up got myself ready walked to school and walked home. The only thing i remember about living there is watching pokemon before school in my room. No memory of him while living in the same house. No wonder i didnt cry.

@@nerdrage4040 WOW..POWERFUL

You just said every single word I wanted to say😊

He really is a great.

I love how his Dad takes this whole experience so seriously. He is so supportive ❤❤

FAKZ. 👑

Yes❤

OMG you just verbalized my EXACT feelings. I brought my son up on TUPAC. For many many years and right up until this day I got a whole Tupac discography on my playlist.

@@wandamcclain4008 I love it! 🤍🤍

Forreal!!

Facts

Even though I have listened to this for years I cried watching him enjoy and feel this music

💜❤️❤️❤️❤️

F.A.I.T.H. Finding An Impossible Trial Hopeful God’s got him👍🙏🏽✝️💚

@@rachelmanor1344 Thank you! 🙏🏼

@@terrancealexander5136 💕

🫶🏽🙏🏽❤️

❤

😎 cool son and Pops...

LOVE IT

True that though, me and my pops cant even speak the same language l

@@do-your-own-research5240 age gap and cultural difference for me and my dad! I'm old school but he's super super old school! Lol

Biggie a close 2nd

I was 16 when both Big and Pac were killed. At the time my little ignorant ass really thought that 24 & 25 years old really was so much older than me. Now I'm 42. They were just kids.

@@Lord_Bibulous both got set up and murdered sadly

@@boxinglegend3060 I know this.

THE BEST RAPPER EVER..…!!!

@@bucksfan1977 sure is

Yes welldone Sir!. Your boy turned out amazing in such a worrisome generation!

Reminds me of my father. We sit down every chance we get and listen to music. My father raised me to be strong but my heart to be soft. I love my father this video reminds me of that special bond a son and father have. This is what we all need no matter what your color is and this is what the government stole from the African family. So much pain and hurt in this song it moves my soul and makes me proud that even tho I’m Caucasian I have African family and that we all started at home to make the difference. Let’s send this message in hopes to heal the African family and give their fathers back to them.

@@radicalred474 you blamed the government huh? you keep believing the bs you just said about black fathers, we are definitely in our childrens lives, but the media that look like you dont want to show that. if you want to blame somebody, try systemic racism, redlining, jim crow laws, sundown towns, non equal opportunity employment, and guess who came up with that?..and i can go on and on why black fathers was absent, but you wouldnt like it though..and i definitely know that yte fathers are absent too, so how about you heal yourself, we are just fine.

Im sure he does but wonder if he will ever realize how lucky he is. Probably not but man is he lucky

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Yes I agree !

Agreed

It shows us music can transcend race and time.

XD

Lol

Thank you!! I'm a male raised by a single mom, and I cry so often. If something touches my soul, either in a good way or bad way, I'm gonna show it. Masculine egoism is cringe anyway.

That's a half true, crying for everything isn't good too. His dad cry for some good reason, but _"that this is manhood too"_ it's a false statement.

@@YzaekPark I don’t remember asking for your opinion. Smart people know that nobody man or woman should cry over everything. “Your emotion is warranted” was your first clue that this is already understood by me. And it is a part of true manhood to express ANY emotion you are feeling, including those that induce tears. I couldn’t care less if you agree. I for one will not raise yet another emotionally impotent man that can’t cope with their feelings in healthy ways because no one allowed them space to. Seek therapy if you need it.

@@GoodMomBeauty You don't ask me and I don't fkn care. Was my opinion and I put on YT when I want it. You understand? Mucho entender? No? _"And it is a part of true manhood"_ you don't know anything about manhood, please ma'am. _"I couldn’t care less if you agree"_ the feeling is mutual lady. _"I for one will not raise yet another emotionally impotent man that can’t cope with their feelings in healthy ways"_ you aren't the standard-bearer of anyone, don't give yourself powers that don't correspond to you. Your mistaken way of thinking how men have to be is in fact what causes them to suffer more than they already do. And don't worry about me, ma'am, I already took therapy for depression and anxiety, in fact all people end up needing therapy and those who think they don't, are the ones who end up needing it the most. Believe me, it's horrible to feel weak and cry uncontrollably because that's what the uninformed ladies advise young people like me to do, which is what should be done, how ridiculous. Again, you have absolutely no idea what masculinity or manhood is.

@@xRand0mHero Amen.

💯🎯

"I finally understand, for a woman it ain't easy trying to raise a man." Facts. I miss him. 😞

Agree

i love this!

@@Jasmine-gh2wc I thought the exact same words!

That's EVERYTHING! Music is such a blessing. A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE that transcends EVERYTHING!!!❤🙏🏾❤

My son played this on his wedding and we danced to it. I love my son and his kindred spirit. He made something out his life with all obstacles and overcome the world. We came from a third world country and he is a millionaire coming from nothing.

Wow❤