Ode To Tupac

Flava flav, Run DMC, Digital Underground. The early 90's I found hip hop. I found poetry.. Langston Hughes, led to Tupac Shakur. Do you remember "Jada" and "When ure hero falls" Flamboyant, charismatic, scholastic, a ghetto philosopher.. "Thug Life", "2Pacolipse" I heard you, I felt your pain, your struggles... "All Eyes on me" and my favorite, Makaveli... You inspired me. many have lost resolve to me, by your collaboration with Jodeci. "Me and my Girlfriend" A masterpiece... Tupac and Biggie, friends turned vicious enemies. Five shots, an attempted murder plot brought conflict and a Bill Boards top ten spot... interactions with Faith, enhanced Biggies rage "West coast, East coast" beef took center stage.... Yet through all of your controversy you would shock and amaze. God has judged you my friend!! I see you in white, sharp with a glass of "Thug Passion". When I meet my fate, I'll see you with Nas chillin', in "Thugs Mansion" I love you Pac!! This poem is dedicated to one of the greatest artists of all time. Tupac Shakur will never be forgotten, his message inspired many before and after his death.... The name Tupac Shakur will always live on.. June 16th 1971--- September 13, 1996 RIP, we miss you Pac!!! Jared Pickett 6/10/2010 Asavvy1 This poem has been written for Raul Moreno's Tupac Shakur contest..... Enjoy my friend!!!!!