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Tupac Shakur

Born "Lesane Parish Crooks", Tupac Amaru Shakur
Gone too soon; flung " Hit Em' Up" at his rivals, hardcore

Misunderstood, influential; the emperor of rap, in my view
His versatility, undeniable; he was a fine actor and poet, too.



Celebrity Or Famous Person Clerihew Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
Date written and posted: 03/20/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marcum Wong Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 7:11 AM
A lovely tribute to a great talent Edward! Congratulations on your win! : )
Ibeh Avatar
April 2, 2019 at 3:06 PM
Thank you very much, Connie:-)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 1:52 PM
Congratulations!
Ibeh Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 3:04 PM
Thanks, Kim!:-)
Kitchin Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 5:55 AM
Congratulations Ed on your first place win, Nice tribute to an artist we lost way too soon!
Ibeh Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Thank you so much for my placement, Tania!:-)
Allison Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 7:51 PM
a lovely tribute Edward:-) hugs jan xx
Ibeh Avatar
March 21, 2019 at 4:43 AM
Thank you, Jan!:-)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 4:07 PM
A very nice tribute :)
Ibeh Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 4:45 PM
Thank you, Kim!:-)
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