Dad Emotional… AGAIN!? Tupac - Keep Ya Head Up | First Reaction

[@frontroom]

Hey everybody. Really sorry about the glitch during the premiere. It was on KZbin’s end and I couldn’t do anything about it. Anyways, hope you enjoy the video everyone!

[@Ayeishaperry-smith]

Were all still here Kai don't worry at all. That glitch gave you a glimpse into how much your two are loved. X

[@zoejaiattoh1243]

The blacker the berry the sweeter the yesss .. thank you 🙏🏾 soo much been waiting 😍😍😍😍

[@ociemoore1]

loved it! throw “smile” “me against the world” and “words of wisdom” on your list next

[@zoejaiattoh1243]

Kai, those lines that u love .. I’m sure you don’t know but as a black woman .. that same thing he was talking bout is now a shift in the black romantic culture, most of our men “ hate” us .. And he was talking bout his mother taking crack while pregnant with his brother .. and it was because her he died .. due to crack .. to ur Dad.. that sample is from the Five Stairsteps .. and the song is called Oooh Child ..

[@jessem7086]

Are you guys ever gonna do a reaction video to geto boys minds playing tricks on me?

[@mr.jasonlee395]

"got money for wars, but can't feed the poor" ..... crazy how that line still rings true 25+ yrs later. RIP PAC.

[@levo1909]

and will forever... everybody knows that fact but the way pac delivers it... unmatched... the words he uses the way he speaks it... its magic

[@botgoon880]

Listen to Marvin Gaye 1971 “What’s Going On”

[@Rumbro.]

Yup very true back then and still is to this day!

[@flyleelee5351]

I literally said that line the other day when Biden was on TV announcing billions of dollars to give to the recent war.

[@mrhappy3032]

💯% FACTS

[@kph8853]

Don’t just let your dad listen to Pac’s music, let him watch his interviews too.

[@misguidedpearls7456]

Mind blowing right..I love his interviews

[@ryanwilson516]

Blow this up, such an inspirational man!

[@zachvizion]

This!!

[@rohanpeart2651]

I agree. The man was out of this world. That’s why he couldn’t stay in this world. A revolutionary soul!!!

[@jacosta5580]

Yeah will grasp more about how he was as a person

[@subasurf]

"While the rich kids is driving Benz I'm still trying to hold on to surviving friends" Such a good fucking line.

[@yolizen9980]

Resonates so deeply 😢

[@OKletsgetitPodcast]

He was telling us there is a truly a gap in society

[@dep7up]

​@@OKletsgetitPodcast oh really. You don't say.

[@Usernotknown21]

And they say Tupac didn't have lyrics

[@robinliengehlin1481]

@@Usernotknown21 who said that? lmao you must be high never heard anyone say pac didn't have lyrics... you confusing lyrics with people saying he wasn't really a technical rapper... which is also false for that matter

[@nsmy808]

The empathy it takes for a white, middle aged man, to cry to this song is beautiful. Your father has a nice heart. We need more people like this in the world

[@heythere5936]

Those are tears of guilt! Yt is🧢

[@jeffharmse]

@@heythere5936 tf are u talking about

[@heythere5936]

@@jeffharmse are you slow? I said what I said and meant every word!

[@jeffharmse]

@@heythere5936 how is he guilty of anything lol

[@pauldamian0828]

@@jeffharmse dont worry bro, he just wants to victimize himself of the past

[@seriousnick09]

"I remember Marvin Gaye used to sing to me, he had feelin like BLACK was the thing to be" I love that line so much man!!

[@loriannrichardson7644]

I was thinking the same, because I too felt that way. Gaye's music was the conscience of the 70s -- his music spoke to the world, he was beautiful and Black, and by extension, Black was beautiful.

[@HexIZMs]

I loved that line too.

[@IMO-r4l]

My favorite line...always stuck with me❤

[@HexIZMs]

@@IMO-r4l "and suddenly the ghetto didn't seem so tough, we though we had it rough, we always had enough" I took that to mean we always had enough within us, fortitude, grit, knowledge and fight to survive.

[@cb4664]

And it’s true!

[@niksodope]

And let's not forget...Pac was late teens,early 20's writing like this.. imagine if we were still blessed with his spirit

[@roberteagle1192]

I often wonder what he would be writing about now.

[@e.t.2351]

He would’ve been president by now 👏🏼 He had too much to say and woke people up about ongoing problems.

[@lilbeevee_]

Imagine if all men treated and regarded women in this way… the world would be so lovely

[@EricGallina]

His murderer did the world a horrible disservice 😢

[@TanyaSutton-nf5fj]

We are…K~Dot is Tupac

[@benny7882]

His father is so open minded. Hes a great father.

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Yesss i agree

[@ms.undastood2586]

I agree.

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

Calm down he's just listening to music. And who doesn't like this song

[@maartengroot9326]

Yessss! :)

[@TheBethany30]

@@Fudge_Fantasy Shut up. To sit down with his son and listen to HIP HOP and understand it to some capacity shows he’s very open minded.

[@melferriera333]

To make these tracks before the age of 25 is still mind blowing

[@naimahsillah6916]

Those are the years when a person is the most creative. My creativity was killed by college.

[@NashLandy-u4v]

No that really blows my mind like as a kid I thought he was way older but I didn’t know he was so young

[@DensonFletch]

The older I get, I realize I was alive for being around when PAC and big were here. In their early 20's. I'm my head I think it was for a reason, they was both so real, I'm glad I didn't have to watch them bow to the $ machine

[@muzidube6927]

When i think of what and how i thought and knew at 25 Tupac is a God Still cant believe he died so young

[@Jamal287]

🙌🏾

[@Shakazulu0]

2pac is the Rose that grew from concrete.

[@romanmoralesqb1]

Long live the rose that grew from concrete!!!

[@yahswarrior1879]

Wow. I wish I could show you a painting I drew of a rose growing out of concrete back in 2015. It was recently auctioned.

[@sarahcool10]

Amen

[@blues__N__greys]

This is the second time Pac has made this man cry, and that makes me smile. As a 40 year old dad, who was 14, and cried on the edge of my bed while my mama consoled me when 2pac transitoned...it confirms that Pac is the GOAT.

[@TheLeolady12345]

Same! It was complete devastation for me!! Tupac been goated! I miss him so much!🥲

[@JayGrizz]

As a young teen I found so much solace in Pac’s music. He covered it all - joy, pain, hope, despair, anger. It was all there and it helped me work through my own problems

[@ddavis7281]

@@JayGrizz is 2pac words and respectful way around women who struggling in this world that bring us together ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@kenyacollins1218]

I understand this so much. I was a teen as well when he passed and I and my mom cried together because as the music lovers of the family and the only two women in a house of men we felt like he spoke to us and supported us. To this day when people speak of modern day warriors or icons in music of my lifetime I always mention Bob Marley and Tupac Shakur!

[@jaredmenichetti4250]

Pac is not the G.O.A.T but he is truly amazing.

[@stayreal5083]

"How can he fit so many rhyming words together and every rhyming words is significant?" Answer: He was a true LYRICAL GENIUS.

[@amalshakur]

I read this comment right as he said it!

[@C.kirk1287]

As a single mother, a teenage mother as well.. this song kept me from taking my life in my darkest hour 🙏🏽 it’s crazy how music can effect the human emotions! I got back into writing poetry as a outlet! PAC’s work is timeless, and a warning to what we are going through in todays society.. welcome to fan base dad! We’re glad to have you be apart of it ❤

[@ofeliabriones5523]

Stay strong!!

[@rcrlyrubro7230]

Fr tho! ❤❤❤ glad ur still here! And 2pac has no idea how many lives he's saved 😢

[@alulolandulele7445]

saaaame! its crazy..teenage mom from South Africa and everytime i listen to this, keeps me going for real ❤️❤️

[@johnnieswain1554]

Keep pushing Cece!

[@boredGPT]

The world is better because you are here.

[@Shejstdope]

This is dope. I love when people of non-African decent understand when black ppl say black power and uplift each other it has nothing to do with hate we’re just encouraging each other 💕

[@TeKn1qe]

Dont let America strip you of your traditions and culture. My grandparents came over from Portugal. I’m 2nd generation American. My Ma 1st and I finally got to visit Portugal and it was a culture shock. We Americans have no culture. It’s no wonder so many people feel lost today. We don’t know who we are, we have no roots no traditions. I never really understood American tradition like 4th of July and Memorial Day. I mean I get it but all people do is sit around and eat burgers and drink beer. That’s no tradition in my eyes.

[@Shejstdope]

@@TeKn1qe I feel you 100% as an African American I don’t know where my true lineage comes from but we have created our own culture within our struggle and I feel many others don’t understand or appreciate it. Thank you for being dope and I hope you enjoy many more trips to your homeland in your journey. 💕

[@mathathawahyasharalah]

@@Shejstdope I think what you said was key “i dont know where my true lineage comes from” . . As a people we all have that problem and we search diligently to discover ourselves. . So we end up creating culture to hold on to. . But i wanna tell you sis. . Your lineage goes back to the 12 Tribes Of Israel that the Bible is about. . God said they would lose their culture and be scattered through the world through slave ships. . Your lineage is Royal & you a more special than you could ever know

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

@@TeKn1qe Us black American had our traditions and culture taken away during slavery. Only history we know is our American history. We had to come up with our own traditions. Whats even more sad is we cant really just research and find out because of slavery. With DNA we can figure out more, but even that isnt very accurate because we could come from multiple tribes or places in Africa.

[@DarylMCDeath]

Hey...maybe you are one of the Persons that should hear this... the only white People who hate blacks are white americans...in my country...Germany...dude I cant even find words... I know at least 100 People, when you ask them for their Top 100 Heroes in History, at least 98 are black Americans (not only Musicians, there are also falling names like Michael Jordan, Samuel L Jackson, Martin Luther King and so on) ... It sounds a bit crazy, but your black artists changed and saved so many lives in this world, without the struggles of the US Society they maybe never would`ve made this amazing Arts... I like to imagine that this maybe helps the normal black population to live with the pain a bit better! I do not think it does, but i hope... What is a Fact: Even when just a mediocre 90s Rapper comes to Germany, he is treated like a GOD... Our Rap Scene still copies everything from your scene, we are alsways 5-10 years behind... for example Trap and Mumble Rap just established in German a few years ago... only thing left to say is that we only can hope, that the USA gets their struggles with Race issues handeled one day! Have a nice day!

[@mstremyrah2162]

Tupac was way before his time. His words were prophetic .

[@Blackbirdinthedeadofnight]

History repeats itself

[@chrisgaddess3661]

I’m going to alcohol rehab in a few weeks, might just listen to 2pac the whole time I’m there. He’s awesome, I had forgotten, being a kid from the 90’s.

[@rockrhymrr]

@@chrisgaddess3661 umm are you going to repeat the positive songs or play his dozens of negative songs? "mama told me never stop until I bust a nut". "Now rule #1 is M.O.B. that's, money over bitches cause they breed envy" "I got no time for these niggaz, aint no use on being friends" "2 years ago, friend of mine, told me Alize and Krystal blows ya mind" Could go on and on and on! Gets way more negative than that! Just saying, I would listen to someone more light spirited, and maybe someone of faith! Read some scripture, listen to talks, and pray! God can help you A BILLION times more than Tupac can!

[@meicealways5842]

Yes. !

[@anniebowen2788]

HIS MOTHER AND STEP-DAD WERE REAL BLACK PANTHER'S FROM THE 1960'S. THAT'S WHAT SHE WAS IN PRISON FOR WHEN SHE HAD HIM OR RIGHT BEFORE SHE GOT OUT.

[@chrisa8007]

2Pac is personification of the phrase “You need to become a lion to be the lamb you really are.” As a young man he attended school for the arts, practicing ballet, and was a renowned poet even as an adult. But the industry and environment he came up in forced him to be the gangster he played very well but led to his demise. In songs like this Tupac shows us who he really was. I think that’s why he was so popular. He was gentle, intelligent, uplifting, charismatic, and profound. While he lived and died by the gun, songs like this show us who he really was, and I wish the world was able to see who he would’ve become.

[@NinJahBaeServicesLLC]

I love this

[@kosherkush283]

Smart man

[@anitafelton9293]

Thank you for this!!

[@lea88pu]

This comment made me tear up

[@ronniecreager2585]

An amazing actor. And I’m not talking about the big screen lol. He fooled everyone

[@kermitadkins9498]

I'm 30, lost my father at 3 and never really knew him. By the time I found Pac he had unfortunately already passed. As a white man even, Pac got me through some dark times. His music just speaks to people, regardless of race or nationality. I love Pac and the kids now-a-days that call him "lame", and "Old head" music will never understand the emotional ties people have to this man and his music. Rest easy Pac, and also much love to you and your father, you're lucky to have him.

[@missssophisicated6742]

That's the joy of music it can help anyone-everyone..

[@helenrichardson6046]

Thank you Kermit Adkins. It's always surprising where hope comes from. You remind me to keep my head up.

[@kermitadkins9498]

@@helenrichardson6046 much love to you. Always keep your up.

[@kwadwotuffour5529]

What stupid kid could call Tupac, 'lame'..

[@dqsmooth34]

"We ain't meant to survive, cause it's a setup. And even though you're fed up, you gotta keep your head up." - 2pac

[@naturespleasantries]

My favorite line 🙌🏾 I felt that

[@brendabrown1520]

👍❤️😊✌️

[@breezychica94]

A word. Our reality.

[@FloridaTesfay]

Tupac not only encoruaged woman but he is also acknowledging that there is pain with woman hood and motherhood, an immense compassion from him

[@jgarcia4721]

Even when he was using harsh language, it was a very much "do better, respect yourself" message

[@Rontlc3317]

The lingering wounds of Eve.

[@Octoberstorm333]

It’s insane hearing it in 2022 and so much pain with womanhood in society to this day on the same topics Tupac wrote about

[@recovermylife2976]

He encouraged black women because we're the most disrespected

[@yourstrength1314]

@SHONTII.X yes!!!

[@zayysWay]

“Why the rich kids are driving Benz I’m just trying to hold on to surviving friends “ sheeshh every time I hear that line I get goosebumps crazy when you can relate to so much of his words

[@kelleehadley1131]

Tupac definitely was a master lyricists; poet, and thats why his music is being studied in some colleges and universities!! His music is timeless. RIP Tupac

[@amymcfarlane2674]

It is so cool that your father wants to genuinely experience the music with you. Love that he's willing to look at it thru truly open eyes. Tupac will always be the GOAT for me!!

[@funonthebun888]

I love my dad, he’s like this with me with Motown.. I will be like this with my son, with whatever stupid mumble rap he’s listening to. Though hopefully he listens to awesome music like this kid, which is all the stuff on my iTunes as a 34 year old..

[@ranusartors5713]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏿❤❤❤

[@lite403]

@@funonthebun888 you should do MOTOWN Chanel Review WITH YOUR DAD🔥

[@lite403]

@@funonthebun888 AND/OR watch this chanel with him😊

[@dino41ish]

Yes I definitely love your dad interest in the rap music 👍🏽💙😊

[@deb5thmitch]

Actually I’m 68 years old, the saying “the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice” is a saying my grandparents used when I was growing up. It reminded us to be confident in our character and skin. Good moral standards help to build the heart of a person. Sweetening the surroundings you had to live with by the choices you made daily.

[@flipinfin]

Hes referencing a black females vagina lol

[@amilya4u304]

Yeah... that's been around for a LONG time.

[@colettewalker381]

The line has been around for a very long time and also speaks to the colorism that exists in our community, created by and pushed by our enslavers, that lighter skinned Blacks were somehow “better” than darker skinned Blacks. There are so many things in PAC’s words that have deep and multi-layered meanings.

[@flipinfin]

@@colettewalker381 he's actually referencing a black females vagina 😂

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

Yeah it basically saying the darker you are,the closer you are to your heritage. Like the more African you are.

[@amirahadams836]

I like that your dad mentioned that Tupac was a great lyricist. A lot of people don’t know that Tupac wrote amazing poetry too

[@thatb5469]

Every song you hear is pacs poetry

[@helenrichardson6046]

Excellent poetry!

[@reginaldjiles4759]

Very few people didn’t know that

[@ibuprofriends]

i think… a ton of people know that lmao. he has a college course on his work, poetry books, lectures, etc

[@amirahadams836]

@@ibuprofriends do you feel accomplished now that you’ve said that?

[@jba221]

2PAC was a story teller. He was speaking life. RIP Tupac

[@jackflexington4706]

People who don't really listen to rap, don't really get how good Tupac actually was.

[@misguidedpearls7456]

Been trying to tell my mom for many years.. even his interviews from when he was like 17 were so deep..

[@holyghot1497]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnucaqmlet-tqac

[@robertmadole9511]

Unfortunately, a lot of people who listen to rap still don’t understand how great Tupac was/is! I actually really like this duo doing the breakdown of his work, because it shows how universal his message was.

[@ShirleyPop8705]

@@misguidedpearls7456 the one with Maya Angelou…😭🥺💗

[@oneimportant]

Tu pac was so before his time musically and thinking wise wonder how it whouldve been was he still alive wonder who his music whouldve change i listern to pac as a young boy at school and i love his music till this day and will always do i actually want to teach my son about his music that me and his uncles listern to thanks for this great show just happen to came across it now thans father and son

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Besides his poetic and political brilliance and smooth flow, I think Tupac’s empathy is his superpower ❤️

[@indigoearthangel888]

💛💫💯

[@moniquemonay111]

Yes❤

[@xmochix604]

Well said. I think it’s why I always cry when listening to his music

[@craZbeauTful]

💛💛💛

[@angelasisco700]

this comment made my heart smile🥰

[@champion4265]

Your dad is a pure soul, I admire his ability to empathetic towards others and their struggle. I have no doubt that you'll carry the same ability, keep up the good work!

[@nrchmbrln]

I admire you and your dad for being open to the culture. It is a great thing to share this with your dad. Your pops is real, the most profound this I see from this is your father's love for you. It shines like the sun breaking through on a cloudy day. Jeep it up.

[@jenilebrooks4735]

Man, I wish every kid had a dad like yours. what a blessing to have stumbled across this video and everything you’re doing with your channel. As someone who grew up listening to pac it makes me emotional, seeing him be so moved and knowing that it’s coming from a place of love and compassion - I just wish this experience of everyone. God bless you guys.

[@juliebollman3944]

Amen, I believe this is so impactful to all the broken families. God is a restorer of the broken

[@dgv9113]

This is why Tupac is one of if not the greatest rapper of all time. Because of his substance. When you can say something about EVERY LINE in a song, in more than one song, he says more in one song than some rappers do in their whole discography.

[@messyanddivine7764]

much agreed

[@BrownPhoenix]

Nah, he’s up there bc of unrealized potential.

[@seanjean6738]

So true, especially nowadays

[@mariami2670]

💯❤

[@tobamakich6744]

Ain't no "IF".. He is by FAR the GREATEST RAPPER OF ALL TIME!!! ✊

[@ApocalypseChild24]

2 generations teaching and learning from each other with open hearts and minds. It's a beautiful thing

[@cb4664]

It really, truly is. Honored to witness it. 💯

[@anniebowen2788]

IN BLACK CULTURE WE SAY, "EACH ONE TEACH ONE" AND THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE DOING. THE OLDER CAN LEARN FROM THE YOUNGER. YOUR ABSOLUTLEY RIGHT, IT'S BEAUTIFUL.

[@normacherylwashington4872]

I love this!!! We have got to fight to keep the different generations together ans I think music is the answer!!! It touches everyone!!!!

[@marcswift4462]

I have to say as a 43 year old Black Man, but mostly as a human being, I must say how much I appreciate you guys’ content!!! I sooo appreciate your open honesty and appreciation for the art. You gentlemen have earned my subscription!!!!

[@frontroom]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Marc

[@EHawk-nm9xk]

Your dad is so calm and peaceful. I respect you both for enjoying my culture and understanding where we come from! Keep it up

[@shayy4280]

Now your Dad is going to want to learn more about who these artists are. Tupac is the crème de la crème of hip hop and black culture. He is more than a rap artist. He was a poet, philanthropist and an icon. A child of the Black Panther Party and the ghetto. He was an artist who spoke truth in his words and made us feel EVERYTHING in the simplist form. He was wise far beyond his years and I try not to think about him not being here. Oh how much more of an impact he would have made on this world. It would have been out of sight. Shout out to my city Oakland California, where Pac got all his game from. Love this channel and y’all genuine interest in the culture.

[@nyfunderburk]

This description! Perfectly stated

[@ryandrake4586]

He was not a philanthropist..thats not true

[@1stBarbieAssassin]

💯

[@zoebella314]

Probably not though because the feminist had their knives out for him, because of all the rape allegations, they were already trying to ruin his career even then, so yeah he would've been attacked, and possibly canceled

[@holyghot1497]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnucaqmlet-tqac

[@kayluv5926]

This song changed my life.. it was not long after I lost my parents that he released this jewel and it guided me through the hardest time in my LIFE 💪🏾👏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lilyraiyne9225]

I'm so sorry for your losses. 😞 But glad you felt you had an outlet to hold on to something 🙏 Tupac has a way of giving us the hope we need to strive. ❤

[@sowhat1191]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@cb4664]

The power of what music can do. God bless you sweetheart.

[@kayluv5926]

@@lilyraiyne9225 he definitely did and to watch these two beautiful people hear what we understood a long time ago just confirms the legacy he left us all.

[@lilyraiyne9225]

@@kayluv5926 Absolutely 💯 ❤🙌

[@mari21304]

This young dude is so freaking well read and cares about history, thank God for you young man.

[@chrisandwilliams78]

True!

[@brendabrenda6843]

This song changed my life in 1997 when I was 19 years old. I was a teen mom going through a really tough time. This song came on the radio when I was alone driving in my car, and it connected with me so much. It was a really low point in my life, and this song connected with me so much that it was a turning point for me. I love Tupac. ❤

[@octaviasithole3621]

Aww ☺️! Amazing story of overcoming! 🙌

[@makaveli7kiluminati]

The fact that your name is Brenda is even more amazing!

[@meicealways5842]

Pac did so much by the age of 25 Makes us really feel like we did nothing at all in our life times! He lived 3 different lifetimes! he was so an amazing artist and person!

[@ShesMajickal_]

Always need to be reminded that he was only 25

[@deny2332]

@@ShesMajickal_ it’s really crazy because he honestly didn’t hit his prime musically it’s wild

[@SOCIALMEDIAFAMOUS2025]

He did so much except get to live out a full life. But you are right he accomplished so much in his short time here and left a lasting legacy that will live on forever

[@KarriSimone]

Most people at the age of 50 can't articulate they way 2Pac did at 20 years old. Just such an old soul that died so young.

[@garychapin9095]

He was sooo ahead of his time

[@barbiejimenezmojica40]

That one Line “ we got money 💰 for WARS but can’t feed the POOR!!! This MANS music is SOUL taking❤️❤️🙏🏽

[@supercutiee]

He’ll forever be a legend…I miss Tupac and that era of music SO MUCH!!! Master lyricist the dad says Tupac was: I love that Kai’s dad has genuine love for hip hop songs that are worth mentioning.

[@franciscosiqueiros5864]

"Last night my buddy lost his whole family It's gonna take the man in me To conquer this insanity" always been one of my fav. Bars of all time

[@boxinglegend3060]

That used to hit home when I first heard this song about 20 years ago,when you first listen to Tupac it’s a experience like no other

[@biancanorthern8690]

YESSSS 🙌🏾

[@pjay6746]

FYI: the background of the cover art is a picture of a burned building in South Central after the 1992 uprising. Good depth and breadth with your breakdown of the song. The song sampled is "Ooh Child" by The Five Stairsteps. Appreciate you both! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@shotbyfabi]

Those last lines always get to me. No matter how many times I listen to it and I know they're coming. When I hear that "While the rich kids are driving Benz... I'm still trying to hold on to surviving friends..." I always get teary eyed.

[@GotchaBtc]

Yeah those last lines.. is something, I tell ya 🔥

[@JPUNUM]

The lines that get to me is the one that says (I try to keep my head up an still keep from geting wet up) says alot In dem lines

[@ish8886]

Definitely man. Also the line “ last week my buddy lost his whole family, it’s gonna take the man in me to conquer this insanity”.. that one hit me hard bcuz I had a friend who lost his whole family and talking with him afterwards was the most soul crushing,mind numbing , and just heartbreaking moment of my life.. it really took everything i had in me to not breakdown and remain strong for him but the way he handled it and coped was the most courageous and inspiring thing I’ve ever witnessed. I thought I was helping him but he in return helped me 100 times more.

[@SurtaPhyde]

Same❤❤❤

[@louservano8739]

straight up i swear to god ...same here

[@dangercryptids5054]

“You know it’s funny when it rains it pours, they got money for war but can’t feed the poor.” PAC definitely hit me with that line. The way he used the Morton’s salt motto “when it rains it pours” to describe the way the government showers unnecessary things with money yet refuse to use funds on people that are homeless and starving was absolute 🔥

[@TheAustrianPainter87]

Homeless veterans is what makes it even more ironic.

[@shibainudegenerate7129]

21 years old when he made this and died at 25 imagine all the game he could have taught us threw his music and interviews if he hadn't been murdered 26 years ago , nobody makes more sense than him in music he makes it simple and moulds the listener to have awareness and empathy, if your a real Tupac fan you definitely have empathy

[@RacingRoman44]

25

[@SoKrayzie]

21 when he made this, died at 25. They basicly said it and you still got it wrong 😂

[@MarciaVandergriff]

✌🏼5️⃣

[@judywysocki1388]

I was pregnant with my now almost 30yr old son when this song came out…and this last lyrics…OMG I CRIED my ass off cuz EVERY WIRD WAS TRUE AT THAT TIME! He was talking to ME!!! God bless him for every year I shed!

[@judywysocki1388]

Every TEAR I shed

[@judywysocki1388]

Daddy’s long gone and he left you by your lonesome, thank the Lord for my kids, even if nobody else wants ‘em!!!!

[@maryradoy6256]

Your dad takes in Pac songs the way I think he intended for them to be taken. Seems that he doesn't hear them he FEELS them. ❤️

[@NikkiKNuvo]

Modern men are "the race of babies that hate the ladies." Literally everything Pac said to women in this song applies to my life & every day I keep my head up because in the end, it's the children who suffer. Unfortunately male children who grow up in fatherless households often are the men who grow to abandon their children - as they blame their cowardice on unloved women for being the reason they abandon the child & continue the cycle. We're just recycling each other's pain at this point & there's not much hope for things getting better. Still... we have to keep our head up. If we don't, it all falls down. Even as it's already falling down. if we keep our head up, at least we can say we were fighting back when things inevitably fall - because this cycle will never produce anything better than what it already has.

[@yolandamaneli8522]

Ohh mama preeeaaachh!!! 🙌👏👏👏

[@mmssms668]

I grew up without a father. & "There ain't nothing he could ever teach me about how to love my kids!!!!" - Will Smith from his powerful acting on Fresh Prince Your opinion is yours, & I respect it. But I want you to know we aren't all like that just how all women aren't hoes and bitches. Given what I've been through, the cycle can be broken.

[@whosaidthat9265]

@@mmssms668 bravo. We all have to learn accountability. We can’t always predict outcomes but we have to at least set ourselves up for the win.

[@marcjuheard922]

Who raised the "Modern Men"? What is it that they're facing in these relationships that they are running from? Please be specific.

[@alexanderjackson8389]

Your comment is the exact reason men nowadays don’t like modern women… there’s always a spotlight on what men do wrong and need to change… its always “man up” and never “woman up”.. why not just point out how we both have contributed to this mess instead of just the guy?

[@MPireTheSire]

"They got money for Wars, but can't feed the poor?" Always sends chills to my body.

[@moy2829]

As a single black Mom raising her 2 Sons and 1 daughter in the same environment this song is referring to, I am very, very grateful to you for posting your reaction to this song. Both of you seem to naturally have acceptance for the black communities struggles at a time when people don’t want us to know or appreciate our worth. Your responses and break down of this song shows that a brick and mortar educational building is not the only way to teach. 🙏

[@ebonyd4ever]

Re: the “crack baby” line, Tupac is saying that he BLAMED his mother in the past when he didn’t understand that there were systemic issues that already made it impossible for not only his brother and he to survive, but also his mother. They were given circumstances meant to kill them, and his mom was doing the best she could. The song sampled is O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps.

[@cb4664]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@messyanddivine7764]

thank you for explaining this.

[@carl4300]

Yeah That's the song in guardians of the galaxy also

[@myb7922]

Being a panther she knew this plot very well, but fell victim anyways.

[@diegoperez8425]

the crack baby line could also mean just what it implies. that his mother or any other lady who's doing crack while pregnant can negatively affect the baby. the baby in turn could grow up to be addicted to drugs in the future. simple as that. times could be tough but theirs better ways to cope with the harsh reality of the ghetto. don't stoop to that level of being a crack addicted mother keep on walking with your head held up high

[@misa118]

"They say there ain't no hope for the youth then the truth is there ain't no hope for the future." One of my favorite tupac lines ever

[@cloudfloat4179]

How he breaks their logic. Youth=future.. simple

[@Goldun-nah]

I’m that youth of that time… and he may have been right.

[@DanielGonzalez-po7pn]

@@Goldun-nah oh yeah we're fucked.

[@cloudfloat4179]

As I understood it it was a sad msg meaning if the media and the government say there ain't no hope for the youth that implies there ain't no hope for the future... I don't and wouldn't claim to know how he meant it though.

[@damitrimoore]

"And then they wonder why we crazy". The white black and class division summed up in one sentence.

[@niruvision]

These songs from PAC are timeless cause they’re straight from the heart; no filler. Just raw heartfelt emotion!

[@starpool1]

2Pac was just the greatest urban poet of all time. So true to himself, not pretending, just delivering emotions.

[@jamedraa8472]

"THE BLACKER THE BERRY THE SWEETER THE JUICE" is a very old saying in the Black community. I remember hearing my great grandmother say it. That's why it appeared in the previous song you mentioned.

[@plee6223]

Exactly! They missed some of the cultural subtlety of the song. This song is packed with them.

[@missprissyrainbow]

Its a reference to the novel, "The Blacker the Berry: A Novel of Negro Life" (published in 1929) by Wallace Thurman. Its a good book I read in high school. Its an old saying but I think it was popularised in black culture after the book . The message from the book is what Tupac is referencing and critiquing.

[@jamedraa8472]

@@missprissyrainbow my great grandfather was born in 1902. & grew up using the saying. If anything the book popularized the saying in mainstream culture.

[@MrDitez]

@@jamedraa8472 So if he was born in 1902, he was only 27 when the book came out. With him being your great grandfather and you being born much later and hearing him say that, it is still very much possible that the saying came from that book.

[@jamedraa8472]

@@MrDitez he said he grew up hearing it. & he was from Tennessee. My Great Grandmother from SC. grew up hearing it. They weren't educated (though they made certain their children were.) I'm sure it was already popular when it appeared in the book. It's probably WHY it appeared in the book. We can agree to disagree. Enjoy a great day.

[@mboard31]

I wanted so bad to hate your channel because I lost my dad in 2008 and I don’t get to do this with him anymore. But that was just a fleeting emotion. You two have a beautiful connection. It’s a joy to watch. My dad was a musician, a music lover, and my best friend. I was so lucky to have these kinds of conversations with him long before KZbin. Thank you both for giving me a comfortable place to reflect. I appreciate you both…

[@TRmusicProductions]

ive heard these records thousands of times and its like im hearing them again with new ears because of you and pops. digesting the lyrics like i have not before. Love the content bro.

[@frontroom]

Thank you so much, really happy you can get something out of it

[@tamekaBplus3]

Same here

[@Bubblegumswitch]

🙋🏾‍♀️ same here

[@ShaunanRocki]

"Ooh Child" was originally done by The Five Stairsteps. I love that a lot of his music is sampled from the 70s/80s and keeping those great songs alive. Also, I want to point out that Tupac is a product of having Black Panther parents. This is where he gets his love for the black community and encouraged others to have pride in self. I love that just as he had these great uplifting songs like "Keep Ya Head Up," "Dear Mama," and "Brenda's Got a Baby," he also had his thug and raunchy songs. They are equally as good and memorable. There was a balance! I enjoyed watching you discover his music. This was the soundtrack to my high school years! :)

[@jeanbeya6860]

Keep the 2pac reactions coming! - Shed so many tears - Can u get away - Me against the world - Only God can judge me - Thugz mansion (acoustic)

[@argentin3]

-Unconditional Love

[@billythekid3711]

It ain't easy being me

[@apsoloman46]

Great selection 👍

[@thewisegoonette2599]

"Who do u believe in?" is a great but less known song of his that everyone should check out!

[@OurFellowGamer]

I digging this. Seeing a older white male get emotional, opening up and connecting to the view of the black community. It’s what is needed. Understanding others life’s and experiences is one of the most important things to building love. You are missed PAC.

[@octaviasithole3621]

💯, you said it all & you said perfectly 💛

[@teejduenes2209]

The entire song is so profound, one of the lines that always gets me is "don't blame me, I was given the world I didn't make it".

[@maltiepersad]

He was a rapper with such wisdom, he was inspiring, intelligent, charistmatic...so wise...an old soul...

[@falarine]

I remember listening to this when I was being sexually abused as an older teen, black is beautiful, but I am white and it saved my life - music is for everyone. Love to all!

[@lawandabrown3472]

Yes it is ....♥️♥️♥️

[@meka7035]

❤️❤️

[@magnareveli390]

Sorry Baby.

[@teariet.tekken-wolffenn5881]

Bless you girl. ♥♥♥♥

[@falarine]

@@teariet.tekken-wolffenn5881 Thank you. Bout to get back into Therapy, 44 and I just want to live!

[@bkpa4455]

The man wrote some of the most moving lyrics in music.

[@echolsmarie]

I have so many favorite lines. I was 16 when this came out, and I wasn’t really “popular” to be a darker skinned girl in the 90s…when I heard “the black the Berry, the sweeter the juice, the darker the flesh the deeper the roots…” I was til the moon. It for real was the start of a confidence I carry still to this day. Tupac will forever be the greatest. RIP brother

[@tradeni3547]

I just watched this twice. Mannnn, I have never cried to this song that WE love. Your daddy! 😢❤ WOW!

[@zthegreat4538]

Not many rappers outside of pac's music provoke the feelings I get from pac's music and tone every listen

[@spoogiedaboogieman]

I always like when your father reacts to hearing Tupac. I'm sure he'll love "I Ain't Mad At Cha"

[@Veon_Ray]

Definitely! And then show him the visuals/video!! It gets no better...

[@boxinglegend3060]

The radio version with the different third verse is a thing of beauty

[@mizognodangala]

😊😊💝me too dawg

[@itskyaaa9058]

That’s a really good one too

[@elsyvalerio5927]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@henryknows3756]

Not good with words, would simply say, "what a dope father and son relationship" But, that doesnt even begin to describe how beautiful these videos are.

[@koyreyes]

Just watching their conversation together. The fact that the son isn’t emotional and storming off. He’s teaching his dad something and dad is teaching him something too. It’s beautiful to watch. ❤️

[@totjazzy2198]

Tupac was so real. His death shook me to my core. I still remember what I was doing when I found out about his murder.

[@tonybravo7439]

Tupac- Me Against the World - This is an absolute masterpiece. Every human should listen to this at least once in their lifetime.

[@kelligutierrez7022]

Facts

[@bko310]

You guys have to do the Me Against the World album!!

[@MasterHealer7]

Favorite One

[@30somethingg]

This song still makes me tear up. Means even more to me now as an adult. Tupac will forever be my favorite.

[@holyghot1497]

Check this song. You might like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHbbfKB-mdqlq9U

[@88kingofhearts88]

Tupac was so in tune with social issues and had a lot of wisdom for being so young. I'm still amazed he had all this wisdom despite passing away in his early 20's. I felt like I only caught up to him in my early 30s. Amazing artist and one of a kind human being. BTW keep up the videos you guys are great! Edit: BTW please react to So Many Tears by Tupac. That was also a favorite of mine. Powerful lyrics albeit quite dark, but that song got me through some tough times and perfectly verbalized how I felt.

[@Revolution-tl5wo]

Tupac is irreplaceable. Now it's time to get you some Lowkey. Ever heard of him? It's time you do!!! Also, he's the victim of a massive cancelation campaign by the Israel and other lobbies for his anti-war activism, so that's another reason to blow up his Spotify and give him your support. He's a brilliant lyricist, and every one of his songs is musically brilliant and emotionally poignant!

[@MalcolmXtra]

I agree, "So many tears"

[@emdubl]

Just found your channel tonight. I'm binging all of the 2pac videos. Love the reactions to these videos. These songs are why I love Pac.

[@randomdude6572]

RIP Tupac. Man, I don't have kids yet but honestly this feels like such "goals" -- the open dialogue, the sharing of respective generational views, the joy, love and respect is so apparent -- I don't even know you guys and I'm proud of y'all. Thanks for sharing and keep building with each other! #subbing Tupac -Letter 2 My Unborn would be an incredible reaction as well imo.

[@lalat5899]

This song is real fucking ART! This song help me unlock my empathy as a child. I think I was 5, the earliest I can remember comprehending this song’s meaning. Looking back at the people I was was raised by really puts chills down my spine. My 5 year old self understood too much. ☮️✌🏾 #2pac

[@Octoberstorm333]

Can’t imagine showing this to my dad and him being empathetic at all or even taking in lyrics, I appreciate your dads open mind so much

[@AS-yo2xz]

Try

[@fungirl809]

Yes

[@Wuncler]

“And though we had it rough, we always had enough.” Made me break down one time listening to it because it hit home.

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Missing 2pac

[@reecedoyle2599]

My favourite lyric from tupac is in this song, "its gonna take the man in me to conquer this insanity" powerful

[@Ayeishaperry-smith]

Never change guys, always keep it raw like this, its what makes it so refreshing....especially this world of virtual reality we live in now!!!

[@adublbeatz8656]

My thoughts exactly....Raw and pure is what makes this so refreshing....

[@rome252]

Right!

[@dennisray8904]

I really appreciate you and your dad... I'm a black male 49 years old so this is my area of growing up... I'm a new subscriber living in Houston Texas and have shared your videos with my own dad in Virginia Beach who is big on music 🎶 playing keyboard since he was 8 years old so I thank you for even bringing me and my dad closer keep up the good work brother 😎

[@letmetellit4829]

your dad is so genuine the world needs more people like him God Bless you both

[@frankfoota8281]

This song was the first rap song I ever wrote down word for word and my mom found the lyrics and we had a great conversation about what all it means. Rest in peace mom!! Great video

[@ijustneedmyself]

That's a really sweet memory 🤧

[@ambercontreras1110]

what a lovely memory. That's the power and magic of music it's ability to bring people together

[@dominiccordisco1702]

Amazing to think he wrote these lyrics at 22 years old. A true poet and genius gone too soon. Really enjoy watching you and your father interact. Love seeing such an open mind from an older generation.

[@holylambmedia]

Young artists ages 15-25 do a lot of amazing stuff as they aren't scare to experiment

[@kryptocolor3444]

You guys are amazing, please don’t change a single thing, your father is a real sensible being and you are both beautiful to watch. You are extremely lucky to have each other, cherish that. Love and blessings to you and everyone watching God bless everybody 🙏💜

[@frontroom]

Thank you so much

[@sha1841]

@@frontroom This concept is so pure & so genius!

[@linalewismedina2810]

I love ❤️ how raw the relationship is between father and son and how pops wants to show son where the sample came from its beautiful that his son can reach his dad in a way thur the music Tupac is timeless a legend was taken way too soon from us

[@darneeceb]

I just found your channel today and I literally binged watched all day at work. Your Dad is an amazing human. He’s so open to everything. Such a sweet guy.

[@karaanne8929]

He is such a sweet man. Would love to have this kind of connection with my dad 😢❤️

[@ichiebutt187ify]

Lol same I'm currently in the binge.. just found em a hour or 2 ago..

[@monoymono9]

samies

[@RS-ph7wn]

Same I just found it

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Did you get any work done😂❤😂

[@plutobars7700]

Love that your Dad's expressions speak as much as his words, very genuine emotional reaction I appreciate you sharing the experience.

[@Butterflyplanning]

Almost 30 years later and this song speaks to the current state of our society. (Reversing Roe v Wade, Money for war but can't feed the poor). Love Live Tupac!!

[@MrEOM41]

PAC is definitely timeless 👑😌

[@leisaamore7951]

I wasn't expecting to start bawling today, but it happened. I was a teenager in the 90s, when this song, first came out. And, me and my friends definitely jammed out to this song. But, As a Grownup, it hits Different. I feel every word of this song, like it was written specifically for me. Decades later, this song remains, One of the most inspirational, uplifting, empowering songs For Black Women and A Reminder to Men, to see the beauty and strength in all women.

[@Neomvdic]

The samples are from (Zapp - be alright ) And the chorus sample is from (The five stairsteps - O-oh child ) What Tupac achieved at only the age of 25, the influence & impact he made. What an icon, a legend. Ahead of his time #timeless • Tupac - (letter to my unborn child / life goes on ) •Immortal technique- ( dance with the devil / you never know ) •Vinnie paz - (End of days/ Is happiness just a word?) •Eminem - ( beautiful / Stan ) •Lupe Fiasco - (Words I never said) •DMX ( Blown away / goodbye/ I miss you/ Damien I II II)

[@messyanddivine7764]

timeless..Yes! an excellent way to describe Pac.

[@dirtysouthfishing3674]

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen. A father and son breaking down 2Pac songs and Pops is getting chocked up. Good stuff man. Cherish these moments bc one day you will not have it anymore.

[@frontroom]

You’re so kind! Thanks for watching 😁

[@Grmdaily]

Truly amazing review. One of the best channels on KZbin 👏🏿

[@frontroom]

Wow! Thank you for the kind words ☺️❤️

[@k.montana7341]

Facts!

[@augustusanderson6949]

I love watching your father's reaction, as a teenager listening to PAC in the 90's before he passed I knew then what the adults had missed just how much of a living legend he was & has become, I can see the appreciation adults have these days which Is just gr8, keep grinding! 👏

[@lynettecooper5553]

Dad is such a sweet soul. I'm a 40 y/o mom that was a teen growing up in Chicago during the Tupac era and he was so special and I'm so glad to see you all appreciating him. Love these videos. Keep them coming. Hope to see some Kendrick Lamar at some point.

[@Thisisyoutube-o6q]

The world really lost so much when we lost 2pac. He was before his time and just got it. Makes me want to cry thinking about what he could have accomplished if he wasn't taken from us.

[@chrisandwilliams78]

I agree with you 💯. This is what I feel everytime I listen to his music. It's just heartbreaking when u think about it.

[@MrYungfras]

I love how you and your dad are so excited to listen to the music. I love how y’all actually comment on the composition and lyrics separately. I’m guessing you guys are musicians. I was recommended you his by YT and I’m glad.

[@smyleigh123]

“I blamed my mother for turning my brother into a crack baby…” is a sentiment that may seem out of place, but it fits all too well. Without saying so, Tupac was saying it’s easy to blame the woman or mother, and not to see the powers at play. Many families are broken by the absence of a father, yet when mothers are engaged in illicit behaviors the family becomes displaced/fragmented. Explaining and showing within the lyrics, with those particular lyrics displacement/brokenness. The sampled song is “Ooh Child” by The Five Stair Steps.

[@luisnieto3236]

Deep

[@quest9989]

It’s referencing the song “dear Mama” when he said “Even as a crack Fiend mama you always was a black queen mama.” Meaning she was on crack when she was pregnant with his brother.

[@lnss8775]

U don’t understand what he’s saying! The 2nd verse is speaking about the challenge of a boy becoming a man. That line is connected to no hope for the youth, then they wonder why we crazy, & the system is set up for black men to fail.

[@KrisHoppz]

LOVE this series! To explain the crack baby line - Drugs were poured into poor neighborhoods to keep the poor-poor. While children were blaming parents for being on drugs (home in-fighting), what they didn't know is that the whole thing was a setup to destroy homes and communities. It wasn't their fault for being on the drugs brought in. Very sad, very deep.

[@DeKoen]

2pac - Thugz mansion ft Nas (accoustic) still playing it daily. So much emotion

[@benjaminbrown8591]

My Block (nitty remix) is also great from the same album 👌

[@SarahRodriguez-m6g]

Love the emotion your dad feels when he hears music. Not everyone gets it and it’s nice to know there are others that get this way too when they listen to music. Pac was definitely wise beyond his years. I think it had to do some with the life he lived. I will always wonder where music would be today if he was still alive.