Dad & Son React to Tupac - Brenda's Got A Baby

[@kiyanna5778]

Did you know this is based on a true story??!! Tupac wrote this song after reading about a story in the newspaper!!!! He is eternal!!! Tupac forever!!

[@blackbutterfly7660]

Omar Epps the actor who starred in the movie Juice with Tupac told how him and Pac on a break from the movie seen a young girl drop a baby in the trash. Omar said this really messed with Pac and that day Pac already made almost a whole song and spit it on set. Omar said not too long after he heard the song on Pac's next album

[@dexterhollis8]

He was on the set of Juice and wrote it and had Omar come hear it...Omar confirmed it in an interview

[@scottdavidson7543]

Forever

[@anthonyclark9159]

@@blackbutterfly7660 thats not how it went

[@joeb5763]

He didn't see it personally. He saw it on the news.

[@johnjr6452]

These songs are a must: So Many Tears, Keep Ya Head Up, Unconditional Love, Me Against the World, Letter 2 My Unborn, & Starin’ through my Rearview.

[@mikeweezy6288]

And Until The End Of Time!

[@kitgumayegang2562]

@@mikeweezy6288 Until the end of time is my ringtone

[@kitgumayegang2562]

playa cardz right 2pac,Keon, ludacris was dope too

[@mikeweezy6288]

@@kitgumayegang2562 yessir

[@jbfrom503]

DO NOT FORGET HIT EM UP LMAO

[@HrglassHealer]

As a person of color what I like about this channel (just discovered it this morning)….I like that the father is taking time time to listen/understand the lyrics from another culture instead of immediately shunning his son from listening! He’s learning about what /why his son is into rap. #respect

[@crystalwheatley1470]

I'm like WOW I just came across this now toooooooooo loving it 👏🏻

[@natadunn]

Precisely 👏🏾

[@grumpyhawk509]

I'm Mexican bro I love Pac always have anyway agree 💯% with every word

[@And1__]

I literally just discovered this page dad reacting to dear mama was the 1st video love his point of view and how he takes all the music in before he reacts

[@jessicapowell8912]

You said exactly what I was thinking! I just discovered them today. This is my 3rd video

[@tbradby673]

“She didn’t know what to throw away and what to keep”. That line chokes me every time.

[@craigshand2291]

I know right

[@d0ntkap768]

Even till this day tho I still get tears, so powerfully explained how it is

[@DavidJohnson-ml7od]

" she tried to ignore the cries not realizing how much the lil baby got her eyes" kills me

[@kmaiava55]

Me too ❤

[@deardiary536]

Me too, " she didn't know what to throw away or what to keep,Brenda threw the baby away in a trash heap"

[@teresascott6979]

Brenda's Got A Baby was written when Tupac was filming Juice. He heard on the news about someone putting the baby in the dumpster and wrote the song the same day between filming. So poetic...so gifted ahead of his time...pure genius❤️

[@scottville-C4]

Was only 20 at the time 🤯

[@Ins_pireEdge]

Я с Казахстана и с детства слушаю песни 2PAC

[@princedejour2686]

Pac was a Genius blessed with numerous gifts!!!

[@LabatteAngelo]

Was you there 😮

[@mikemccurtis4904]

What I like about your dad is he's musically inclined, passionate, and open minded. Genius Podcast. Also, let your dad introduce you to some old school music. Just a thought.

[@frontroom]

Thanks. Will definitely be showing my son some of my favorite “old school” at some point!

[@ricardogonzalez6836]

@@frontroom to THE END OF TIME from Tupac your dad I’d gonna love ❤️ it #2pac

[@servdv]

Yea he is amazing I love how he just listens to the music without any other judgment love this channel.

[@gregorymallard4105]

@@frontroom Do "so many tears" by tupac

[@ricardogonzalez6836]

IN TO THE END OF TIME 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ReadyPlayerOn3]

People don't realize, Tupac's career only lasted for 6 years. This song made me an instant Tupac fan at 11 years old. Gone at 26! I remember the day I found out he died. I was devastated. It doesn't feel right when you think of how short his life/career was and how impactful he was in such a short time.

[@lisacox3750]

Yes, I don't think people do realize that. He died so young...he was still growing in his career and as a person. He wasn't finished developing as a person either.

[@agz873]

5 yrs & he passed at 25. Huge loss for the world honestly

[@whitecollardiary]

Started with Digital Underground

[@4everlastingkeepsakes]

He started as a hip hop dancer then joined a group called digital underground then went solo

[@4everlastingkeepsakes]

Watch the video it was awesome it with video in the lyrics. He show everything. Brenda became a prostitution and got murder she was molested by her family her mom and dad were addicted they gave a dam about her once the baby was born they want the welfare check. She ran way and started selling her body.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Brenda's got a baby was based on a true story which makes the track that much more grave. I appreciated Pac attempting to shed light on the hood and to make other black man understand the cause and effects. In the beginning of the track you can hear 2pac's homeboy say, “That's not our problem, that's up to Brenda's family.”. Attempting a call to action and self govern and look out for our own people. A wise man once told me our community is not like the white community. They have neighborhoods while we have hoods because we don't see each other as neighbors. Which needs to change hence 2pacs song changes where he says, “I got love for my brother But we can never go nowhere unless we share with each other We gotta start makin' changes Learn to see me as a brother instead of two distant strangers And that's how it's supposed to be How can the Devil take a brother if he's close to me?”

[@DjTIMEJD]

White community is under a Patriarchy while the Black community has been under a Black Gynocracy the past 50 years.

[@Frank-1978]

If I could of liked comment this twice I would have ✌️👍

[@MrDaj1231]

@@DjTIMEJD bingo. The democrats used welfare and the prison system to take black men out the home and they are still doing it today in every democrat controlled city today.

[@Msboochie2]

@@MrDaj1231 The democrats? You think it's just them, huh?! If it's one thing both parties can always count on for votes, is criminalizing black people and incarceration. Welfare does not ” take” men/ fathers out of the home. A lot of black American men don't want to work or use contraception. No self respecting man leaves his home, so that the government can father their kids. I see black men all over the world, all doing the same thing selling fruit, driving taxis, washing cars, and mopping floors. They are working two or three of these jobs to support their families at home and abroad. They are almost always African or Carribbean. A lot of American black men rather sell drugs than work at McDonald’s, yet never took school seriously, so they have no marketsble skills. To make matters even worse these same men have no respect for their own bodies and enjoy being reduced to their sex organs, and do nothing but sleep around unprotected with lots of women. They were unable to support themselves let alone anyone else, but continue making babies all over the place, then they whine and complain about child support. Of course there are pitfalls and traps set for black people to self destruct, but we all know this, yet so many choose to fall right into the one's that can absolutely be avoided. Men are in control of their sexual urges and fertility. Daily as women, those choices are being taken away from us. Sex is not to be handled casually, on the contrary it should be handled seriously. This is why there are so many children running around with no one to love and guide them, because their parents were selfish and only thinking about the temporary pleasure. It's time to grow up, and take responsibility for your actions individually and collectively for allowing our children to be misled. hop has some great songs, but the majority of mainstream rap keeps black men and nowadays women, in an adolescent state of mind. It's time for black men to man up, and stop with the blame game. Nobody can seem to make you all do anything, and that includes being responsible for the lies you tell women, just to get sex, and the lives you abandon just because you can. OAN: Educate yourself! Please read up on the philosophical term Hegelian Dialectic, and you will see clearly that they are all on the same team, but. both parties exist only to make people like you believe that they have a choice.

[@markymark4765]

@@MrDaj1231 dude the largest recipients of welfare are white women. Further, the ‘welfare’ or social assistance as it’s known in most developed countries is available to all. That is not unique to America. In additional it helps a lot of people that really needs the help and most recipients want to work and for most it’s temporary. The current prison system goes back a hundred years and it’s rather complicated but suffice to say it’s not locked into one party. Stop parroting right wing talking points that you clearly don’t understand.

[@alisamiddleton9528]

This song was written about a young lady n her family from my neighborhood Brownsville, Brooklyn! Tilden projects. Sad sad story! I loved Tupac n became a fan after this song!

[@monilaninetynine3811]

If your dad likes Tupac's music, introduce him to Tupac's movies. He was a GREAT actor.

[@qjohnson7979]

Soooo true!!!

[@woodsoncircle]

Facts

[@jaeeluv]

Oh yeah that would be a great idea.

[@novaturbkkk]

Juice !!!

[@kelseywhite3293]

Wasn’t he a theater kid? I think he was still wearing his eyeliner when he talked about people having 2 houses as others live in poverty.

[@samicope2343]

Your dad is a beautiful man, good soul, and you are a testament to him.

[@blackphoenix_0219]

💯%‼️...I said the same exact thing, they're amazing!

[@kierractaylor]

Very beautiful man

[@1JenJen78]

All so true! Love this Father and Son duo.💕

[@SunKissedSagg]

yes! this is what we need more of love to hear and see it. ❤

[@kaylacade7318]

I love how your dad can understand and put together his words to have other people understand what these songs are/were saying but most individuals in his Era didn't want to learn, understand or acknowledge...I love and appreciate yall and this channel ❤

[@DonDon-fo8gr]

Tupac has a book of Poetry . A Rose 🌹 that Grew from Concrete

[@frontroom]

That’s something both of us would like to check out. Thanks for the reference.

[@thugpassion480able]

Such a good read

[@sergiomoreno4374]

My first tattoo was a rose growing from the concrete. I will forever have Tupac with me through his music and this ink. His legacy will live forever

[@retorik7246]

@@frontroom the song "Mama's Just A Lil Girl" is related to that

[@Deadriaification]

I remember reading this book my brother had it. Definitely get it

[@RoLive95]

Gotta keep the Tupac hits going! “Keep ya head up” “I aint mad at cha”

[@briquelleg54]

Yea I agree. I suggested these 2 songs as well.

[@TizAtx]

Yes, both of these, please!!

[@dys3945]

A must!

[@MrzGigi2K1H]

I love this! Tupac was very political and poetic. He was into Shakespeare, went to a performing arts high-school, and was a Baby Panther. Please listen to White Man's World, Shed So Many Tears, and I Ain't Mad at You. I hope you guys are watching the videos as well. Especially Brenda's Got a Baby.

[@r0conscious]

Keep ya head up for sure

[@adaperez4770]

I'm loving how the dad is so up to listening to anything with his son.

[@tomtaylor92]

and truly undertsands the complexity of the songs.

[@dylanmurphy9389]

I can’t even get a visit on my birthday 😂

[@catchingkris2642]

@@dylanmurphy9389 right or a text

[@GoodMomBeauty]

I can kinda get through this song until the line “I guess she thought she’d get away, wouldn’t hear the cries. She didn’t realize, how much the little baby had her eyes…” then I lose it every time. Such a raw and powerful story.

[@s001til]

The video makes it worse. Maybe more powerful and vivid is the way to describe it.

[@RH-nk7eo]

I last listened to this song 20yrs ago and hearing it again now that I have a baby girl it hits so much harder.

[@autumnleaves8553]

Touched my soul.... 1st time hearing this. ☹️😢

[@ashleyrawlins9365]

That’s the part that always gets me too 😢

[@itstheundisputedsagboo]

I grew up on Tupac but this is one song that has Always given me Chills 😨🤦🏾‍♀️

[@vuksgitau]

Makes me cry everytime

[@danica6884]

@@vuksgitau me too, and don't let me be watching the video

[@Toywins]

Especially because it was a true story, it always broke my heart, I was so close in age to the girl in the story.

[@flapdrol75]

2pac is timeless. Some songs should be played in school.

[@truthdude8849]

My teacher played this in my 5th grade class in 91 and made us study the lyrics

[@atrain882]

Pure fucking truth best comment on here

[@cj8942]

They are. His lyrics are part of college courses in some U.S. schools.

[@Gazler_T.M]

@@cj8942 for real.??

[@tcpurrrfect2599]

I heard Omar Epps on KZbin say that Tupac was working on the set of Juice when the news reported that someone threw a baby in the trash. It upset Tupac so much that he started writing Brenda's Got A Baby while on the set. It was Tupac's way of dealing with the emotions he felt by the tragic news. Tupac read some of the lyrics to Omar but he didn't quite get it at the time. It was amazing to hear him tell his story.

[@taraquadeer3006]

Yeah genius, telling harrowing true life experiences!

[@makaveli7145]

Yeah it bothered him that the news kept growing smaller on the news pages so he made a song about it to give it more attention

[@PinkCandySlushie19]

His lyrics. His mind. His voice. His message. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ginahouston9352]

🤲🏾a Prophet...

[@charliebucket870]

I love how the dad said “it’s so important that he’s telling a story”. Tupac made sure he always got his message across

[@early415]

I stumbled upon your video when you and your father listened to “Dear Mama” on my feed. I immediately cried watching your fathers reaction. I’m 38 years old and grew up in that Tupac era and grew up in that same environment. I lived in the inner-city with drug addict parents, living off food stamps in a studio apartment infested with roaches and rats. Tupac was our voice. So thank you for sharing this with your father and you yourself being from a younger generation. thank you. “Keep Ya Head” is one of my favorite songs of all time. I believe you and your father would enjoy the song as well

[@anthonyfigueroa7869]

Me 2.lol

[@ashleasmith-garner6677]

I agree im 38 as well. I was heartbroken when he was murdered

[@loyisoj976]

Same here. Came across this channel an hour ago and already on my 6th video...Pac and Biggie, thank you for taking your open-minded father though this journey 🙏🏾

[@jesserthelaser]

Jesus loves you 💕

[@KeMiHaLo]

I'm 39 and that was also my childhood experience. Mannn... us 80's babies/90's kids went through hell growing up in the crack era. I cried for days when Pac died, and when I hear his voice it takes me back to the projects. It's bittersweet and crazy because my life is so much different now.

[@PushRadio]

He wrote this after reading a newspaper article about the "real" Brenda while filming the movie Juice. He was so disturbed by her story that he had to rhyme about it.

[@flex2125]

That caller who called him on TV is a real one for that

[@grownupcaillou2685]

@@flex2125 context?

[@flex2125]

@@grownupcaillou2685 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJWweXd8oNZna9U

[@jubei20111]

This song was so controversial that no studio would let Tupac record it and was only able to because one of his friends helped him out.

[@therealblackcarin2141]

This song still gives me chills to this day and I'm almost 44. Pac was a misunderstood, underrated poet and a prophet by nature during his lifetime; and so much more. Thanks for keeping his spirit alive. These reaction videos just go to show that we get it now! We got it then but we really get it in this day and age!

[@JstJayn]

I'm a white 68 uear old woman and you took the words right outta my mouth. RIP Tupac. 💙🌹

[@therealblackcarin2141]

@@JstJayn ❤️

[@taka2517]

Idk if Tupac was underrated, i mean he is so relevant today

[@trina4474]

Definitely agree, this song gives me chills and breaks my heart still. This song was deep and the reality for many. So sad. Tupac was a lyrical genius.

[@nas84payne]

Tupac is forever!

[@davidhill7071]

Pac was so much more than just a rapper. He was a storyteller. Stories of the ghetto, struggle, hope and optimism. He was taken way too soon.

[@fabianprins5383]

Damn you got your dad to bump to Pac songs you just dont know how many sons wished they could do this with their pops.Respect man.

[@prof3ssor178]

I cried when I heard this song in the 90s I was 8 years old..I'm 31 now. I felt this song extremely deep! Rest in Paradise to Pac

[@cityshane1]

Same here and I’m 32 lol

[@51KTM51Hurricane]

I was 22

[@jenb.9454]

I think growing up with this kind of music also facilitated a very deep level of empathy. I sometimes think about this generation's non-exposure to these sorts of stories of difference.

[@gudda2glory326]

I was 12 when I heard the song and saw the video at the same time.. The video scared me.. The deep female voice coming in as the bloody sheet was being put over her.. That was a bit to much reality for a 12 year old lol I'm 30 now.. This song still moves me..

[@diamondgodisis5367]

Yea....the ending really got me. Just when I didn't think it could get any worse....she was found slain. I distinctively remember the jolt I felt in my body when my heart dropped to my toes at that discovery 🥺😩😭💔

[@teeshante]

I first heard this song at 7 yrs old and continued listening to it into my teens. With this song Pac helped me develop a level of discernment regarding the male gaze and protecting my body… this was a major moment in the 90s. This was such a gift to girls at that time.

[@Deltadivaix]

Another great perspective.

[@taraquadeer3006]

Well said u were very young to hear this !X

[@sleepscapes2385]

I was 6. I’m a male, this song is haunting and traumatizing even to me.

[@Shirlslivingloved]

Same!

[@5trezip23]

This song really points out the span of Brenda's short tragic life. One verse, not three. The pain and generational trauma passed down in the breif time she was alive will be felt for decades to come. Compounded.

[@terri4265]

Wow! Thank you for this explanation

[@jcooper1346]

Tupac wrote it after reading about Brenda in the newspaper. That's how much of a artist he was. Rip pac the GOAT

[@LaceLace90]

Not only is “Brenda’s” story impactful, it’s real life for some girls that grow into women. And it causes life long trauma. Great review.

[@5trezip23]

It causes ongoing trauma that is past down truthfully. Lasts longer than any one lifetime, often. Unfortunately.

[@sadewelsh7333]

Not some girls, many girls

[@taka2517]

The song was inspired by a newspaper article he read that really upset him, so its as real as it gets

[@BigJonahJ]

This song is based on a true story so yeah.

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

@@sadewelsh7333 It makes my brain explode how common... 💔💔💔

[@MissT0501]

Haunting song to remind the predators and family members that hurt and disregarded this young woman. Great work of art KingTupac Shakur 👑

[@idrispalmer1304]

Pac died in his early 20's, imagine him today as a 50 year old man! That's why he's in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. RIP PAC!

[@robertdetherage2802]

I am 40 years old I've been listening to 2pac my entire life. Hands down the most influential rapper ever. He paved the road for alot of rap artist. He rapped from his heart his soul there will never ever be another 2pac.

[@tonyabdeals6219]

Same age, I miss Tupac! Excellent poet and actor!

[@allison5660]

Me and you must be twins🤔

[@robertdetherage2802]

@@allison5660 it's a possibility 👍

[@MrGrifter123]

When my girl was pregnant with our first born. I used to go in the Drs office with her. Sitting there one day I witnessed at least 5 12 to 13 yr olds 6 months pregnant. So these stories aren't that far fetched.

[@daniellecoffey4039]

They definitely aren’t. I’m a nurse at an OB clinic in a very low income city, 99% black… I can’t tell you how many young girls have told me they have been raped as a child or how many 13-17 years old I see each week pregnant.

[@motheraphrikah9415]

Its really sad especially thonkg about the community back then. We were always hushed or the child was blamed or called fast. So fear of telling on that nasty cousin and creepy uncle was a whole thing

[@diegodonjuan]

Over 30 years after this song came out it still hits hearts like nothing since. It blows my mind how people argue against Pac's goat status.

[@AniseDaniel]

PLEASEEEEEEEEE DO A PART 2 OF THIS BY WATCHING THE VIDEO; THE ENTIRE VIDEO TELLS THE STORY SO WELL :-) . I wrote in all caps in hopes you see how much I would love this lol! I think the music videos from the 90s were really 'on the nose' when it came to the music/lyrics and the visuals, which is awesome! I believe Brenda is an actual woman from Brooklyn (please don't quote me), but I can recall the actress from Brenda's Got A Baby told the story a few years ago in an interview on KZbin.

[@NaturallyChell]

I agree! The video is so powerful!

[@TIAXDONIELLE]

Yes! I came to say this. Glad someone already did 😁♥️

[@metibaclark5121]

Totally agree 👍

[@nas84payne]

The music videos were better back then too.

[@photogenic305]

This is the comment I was looking for. When I was a teenager I use to cry while watching this video b/c gIt was so sad and dark. This is a classic. Thank you and your dad for showing both of your reactions.

[@SeekTruth1111]

Edit: The record company 2pac was on at the time didn’t even want this song out but it was way too powerful.

[@ashleybrooke8214]

this

[@carriewright6640]

True.

[@Blackbirdinthedeadofnight]

Truth hurts

[@manclass3]

Im so glad your dad and you understood the line *Brenda got a baby but Brenda barley gota brain* so many reactors i saw didnt get that it ment she wasnt mentally developed yet Because of her age, it says alot about your ability to listen and your compassuon, when 2pac first got onto this issue he was speaking for the dead girl who didnt have a voice, the news article he said was so small and in the back of the newspaper, he wanted the world to know about this girl because all Walks or life has a *Brenda* but especially in the inpoverish communitys, he wanted Brenda to RIP by saying to authoritys, parents and communitys this is on US,

[@frontroom]

Thanks for your kind words, from both of us. An incredible song - so brave for 2Pac to put this out and so early in his career but he obviously felt it was essential to tell her story.

[@manclass3]

@@frontroom the sad thing about Pac (and Ive followed his life and death for s long time) he fell for the same game that he warning others about, a series of bad choices and events let him to forget his strengths and i think had he lived (maybe after more prison time) Because he violated his probation right,but if he could have just skipped that year away from all the clowns trying to get rich of the drama they created (not Pac and biggie) i think today we would have seen a world class activist or leader that all races would have looked up to, he said himself just Because your in the ghetto dosnt mean you cant grow? That was stolen from him when people started wispering in his ears and caused the paranoid side of Pac we see later (misplaced paranoia) if he was paranoid about the theifs in the industry? It would have been more APT, but the industry planted the seeds of distrust by opening doors to a series of events that would make pac think his own was against him and he wasnt strong enough to evaluate for a couple of years first or to let the dust settle first so that he could see more clearly, pac would have been an amazing man if the right people were around him, some people wont like what im saying, but my words are out of love for pac, and so that future pacs are given the chance to grow. God bless you both🙏 x

[@rugr82day]

@@frontroom , Just to add a prostitute selling their body can be at the same time selling their soul. Yet one can also sell their soul for riches or fame.

[@frontroom]

@@rugr82day Absolutely, good point!.

[@TyreeFit]

This is touching. I’m 38. I grew up listening to all of these songs starting about at the age 11. My point is this - YOU TWO sharing these moments together is something I cannot put into words. Consider doing a DOUBLE listen to these song in one YT video. For example: 1st listen is just with the lyrics. Then a 2nd listen while watching the actually music video. It brings home some of the messaging in a different way! Thank you! Love this! 🙌🏽

[@vuksgitau]

I first heard him when I was 9 it was Dear Mama and I fell in love with his music right there and then and I knew I'd love him forever.

[@rainsrapidly]

Me 2.. im 38 and this always hits me

[@chandrabrown1622]

That is an AWESOME idea!!!! I absolutely hope that they take this suggestion!!

[@xrpmama]

I listen to the song often. It describes my own experience almost identical there are a few things that are different in the song that I did not go through but for the most part covers a young girl having a baby by someone much older that took advantage of me. I watch people on KZbin see the song for the first time or I introduce it to people that have never heard it and when they have reactions like you two do It almost feels like you’re hearing my story too. Thank you for covering this. 😭

[@pla4825]

I’m so happy you let him listen to Brenda’s got a baby one of my favorite songs by 2 PAC. We use to study 2 Pac lyrics in high school and discuss it as a class 2001-2005 😊

[@sankagrero2042]

You guys are amazing!! Please do "keep yo head up" by Tupac next. You wont regret it :)

[@vhonn95]

Sadness is when you realize 1991 to 2022 this is still an issue....How in this Powerful country do we have such poverty.....No one in this country should be set to fail..

[@frontroom]

So true.

[@janaih9030]

This story bothered him so much he made a song about it! He was so passionate about the topic and the fact he felt there was not enough coverage about it! He was golden! And I think he felt that this is a story he wants to be heard even if nobody knows the actual story or research it …we will forever hear it and it tears your heart apart because things like this still happen today !!

[@shonbrown3467]

I’m 49… and this song is so heartbreaking yet in Tupacs intentions or by design his lyrics are timeless and a work of art. It just shows what a visionary Tupac was! Tupac through his talent will remain my top 1 in the game because he was more than a “rapper”. He was a true artist. Not because of rapping but because of his lyrics. We only had PAC for a brief moment in time but he/lyrics “should” live in our psyche forever. Because he spoke about the reality of life not the reality that social media shows. ❤️🌹

[@avionterria7855]

He wrote this on set, while filming a movie. This is a true story. I believe it happened in New York.

[@kelsstizzle2]

Thank you Dad for saying everyone can’t over come those circumstances!! So many people over come them and judge those who can’t. Great guy.

[@kaycatajen]

2Pacalypse Now is worth the full listen. Honestly his whole discography.

[@linnearome7199]

One of the best albums ever. Violent, Souljah's Story, Part Time Mutha. The list just goes on...

[@RD-nq7fl]

I was a kid when this song hit. I could related to many of the lyrics. This song inspired me to become a good student and get my Bachelors Degree because I did not want to be another “BRENDA.” The next Tupac song y’all should listen to is “Keep Ya Head Up” that song got me through some hard times.

[@LadyNoble369]

Yes but Brenda was raped

[@zachaazakah]

You guys should also review his interviews. So much wisdom and prophecy that he spoke to be so young.

[@jacobviews7263]

This song is just Epic. Nobody has anything like it even today

[@xnv2.0]

I grew up listening to pac and to see how many people he impacted with his music is beautiful. You should take your dad to the exhibit in LA.

[@chosen4gr8tness]

I love your dad’s appreciation for all music. He so thoroughly, and sensitively embraces the experience. I love his careful analysis as he unpacks the songs! It’s amazing that the two of you are so passionate about music and can share it. Thank you for this channel!❤

[@frontroom]

Thank you so much!

[@dw3998]

@@frontroom hello new subscriber here as of today. I really appreciate this channel. If you haven't can you review a rap song called self destruction please.

[@mr350znismo7]

This is a really good channel, and I really appreciate your dad's non-biased views even as someone who probably avoided rap for the past 35 years or so. It's interesting to see someone listen to powerful music like this and realize it's not all about drugs and gangs. I look forward to seeing a lot more videos from you guys.

[@frontroom]

Appreciate the comments. Thanks for watching. More good stuff coming.

[@Hailme75]

I’d like to suggest Too Short “the ghetto.” Not only an important song, but an important rapper that doesn’t get his acknowledgment because of most his content, but very influential in the industry.

[@old_school_4ever]

I was about to request Freaky Tales but The Ghetto is also good!!! 🤣🤣

[@johnbarber9404]

He is one of the best but his lyrics are about some pretty hard stuff

[@Hailme75]

@@old_school_4ever I only suggested the ghetto because of the content, plus the lack of language most his songs contain.

[@Hailme75]

@@johnbarber9404 I agree, that’s why I suggested this one.

[@johnbarber9404]

Thats tru and Gettin' It

[@clementchauke4956]

I've never heard a rapper like Tupac.His music was focused on everything that happen in our daily life and the society.He keeps on winning fans even to upcoming generations.Once they could hear his voice, they get sucked in into his lyrics.No wonder your father feels like those old releases are a just like yesterday.

[@terim84]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

I was around 12 seeing this video on The Box back in the day. I was so scared praying nothing like this would happen to me or anyone else. They played this often. Wonderful selection.

[@maureenm5644]

Not many people ever talk about The Box!! What a concept that was, people calling in and paying like $2.99 or $3.99 to have their requested music video playing… and the name of the requester and city was played in captions on the bottom or top. Sometimes the same video played multiple times! I loved it when it was California Love.

[@Dirtnap1986]

That's how me and my siblings started watching music videos!! Right off The Box!!

[@babidiva8050]

I was wondering if anyone remembered the box... lol my mom made me pay every dime I spent back lol... and will use it to make me pay for dinner still to this day.

[@oagengliebenberg9219]

Pac’s music is timeless still relevant today and still will be 1000 years from now unless we see *Changes* 💔 struggle of most black nation✌️🇿🇦

[@MomTheEbayer101]

Often times we build bridges to get our children to experience our world, but there’s a greater fulfillment when we ( the parents) use those same bridges to experience the world that our children live in. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Great Job dad! I know it’s tough, but it’s your open mindedness and willingness to do something he enjoys, that will always hold a special place in your sons heart. 💕

[@frontroom]

Love that! Thanks.

[@HangOutBoyz614]

Couldn't Have Said it Better !

[@blackphoenix_0219]

Exactly!

[@KandicePolut]

I love this comment! You are right on point! I’m 43 and I learn more from my 9 yo daughter than maybe anyone in my life! She is constantly teaching me how to be better. Blessings to you!❤️

[@kyrakirb]

Yassss love this

[@kennydeez..1774]

I Luuuuv How You Guys Learn More And More About 2PAC and Rap Music. And The Way You Breakdown Each Song And Verse. This Was ANOTHER Great Vid React Guys.👍🏿👍🏿

[@Jugojuice28]

Everyone needs a man like ur dad in their life as a child he's so dope

[@PiscesRus]

2pac left us with timeless art that’s never going away.. eternal❤😢

[@luislizama2142]

Your dad is the best. Love that it’s y’all first time hearing this one. He has so many deep songs, it’s mind blowing

[@frontroom]

Thank you for the kind words. And I know right! Pac was truly one of a kind.

[@Ilovemusickc]

I remember this song. This is when I became a Tupac fan. This song spoke to me. I was only 11 years old. This was startling for me. I was familiar with experiences he spoke about from family and the community. It made me conscious that my choices can have a serious impact on my future and I have a choice. “Just cause you’re in the ghetto doesn’t mean you can’t grow” In other words, no matter what horrors you’re faced with, and there were many, you can get out. I got out! 💪🏽🙏🏽💙

[@gemini022]

🙏🏾💜

[@anatrevino8211]

This also was the first song I heard from Pac, I may have been about 9, maybe 10, and it stood out to me like no other... This man, his lyricism, his storytelling abilities, are just the very best.

[@yoda12121]

Unfortunately true story but for Tupac to rap about it and bring awareness to these type of situations was good. Man lyrically he's dope! Rapping stories with nice flow & the beat & melody put together Tupac was so dope.

[@scatpackrich426]

Omar Epps just revealed this song was written on the set of the movie 'Juice' after i believe they both witnessed a mother put her baby in the trash can literally🤦🏿‍♂️.. Pac was also a great actor, just a phenomenal human being PERIOD!! #GoneWayTooSoon

[@peterumelaiye5277]

Yeah, i also watched that.

[@Bakerboytrell]

Pac read about it in the papers, that’s what inspired it.

[@huh9315]

I GET AROUND. Tupac molded a large part of who I am and we were never alive at the same time❤️‍🔥📻

[@PoppyFields.]

The version of Brenda I heard, near the end of the song she was murdered. The whole song leads up to that. The song was written after Tupac read an article about it. True story.

[@SoundBiteInc-]

Stevie Wonder was one of PAC’s influences actually. He sampled him a few times throughout his career

[@frontroom]

Good to know I wasn’t crazy making that reference! (Dad)

[@SoundBiteInc-]

@@frontroom I feel like once y’all get to the me against the world album (a album he completed before being sent to jail on a false charge) you’ll see this mastery of craft he’d possessed after the first two albums

[@valerssimao8408]

@@frontroom part time mutha is a sample from stevie wonder - part time lover & I think your dad will love that song cause he likes stevie wonder

[@Mitchell4131]

@@frontroom do part time mother by 2pac next please and the still inrise by 2pac

[@haitianpimp25]

Now this is gonna be good because how talented this guy is and he died at 25 this was when he was 19 he truly was gone too early

[@georginanicoli4420]

Tupac, the best rapper ever. That line, "She didn't know what to throw away and what to keep"!

[@lavonneslife1774]

I was born 94 & I used to have this song on repeat when I was in 7th grade & it hit my heart to realize this is reality for alot of broken homes! Tupac is genius & this is what he wanted. Long Live Pac 🤎

[@soulmostafa2323]

Sad but true story ...peace to you and your dad

[@mikejones1137]

I was stationed in the bay area out at Oaknoll Naval hospital in East Oakland and was 22 when this song came out. It was so powerful to listen to back then. I'm 53 now and it still hurts my heart when I hear it

[@carlfiggs221]

2pac seen this story in the paper and seen that it wasn’t getting the news coverage it deserves so he wrote this song

[@juxtaposebeauty247]

I know yall don't do videos but my gosh I wish I could see his reaction to the video. He would really ball his eyes out!😭😭😭

[@ChurchBoy3026]

One thing about this song is that it's a true story! Tupac read about this story in a newspaper in New York.... I really miss him making music & movies! R.I.P. Tupac Shakur #ThugLife

[@BlvdTelevision]

It was based on a true story. 2pac was so moved when he read about it in the newspaper that he wrote the song.

[@epignosisknowledge3462]

Thanks for the dope reaction family. I'm requesting for KEEP YA HEAD UP. Much from South Africa

[@jerbearschannel2208]

Tupac fought with the record company because he wanted this as his first single.

[@kevinlaster2287]

I just appreciate the fact that you're even giving this music a chance

[@jenniferb4264]

That song was always heavy. But it was true especially in the hood in that time period. Pac was a really great storyteller.

[@LastDonThe]

I like the fact Pac’s WRITING was admired and his poetic flow is appreciated like a great piece of art.

[@SiyabongaMkabela]

Anything Tupac I'm in. Your dad's reaction on Dear Mama and Changes was amazing. Tupac simplified rap, he was about the people and made sure his peopled (mainly the afflicted) understood the message. Tupac is the GOAT.

[@orainey890]

Really appreciate the appreciation that son and father show for Tupac music. Tupac 💯

[@peterngaru30]

you have the coolest dad bro.

[@DanSupra82]

Pac read this story in a newspaper and was disgusted that it was only a tiny article and that it didn't have a bigger headline. Being indicative of how stories of black people are swept under the carpet in mainstream media, he used his platform to bring it to a bigger audience. Incredible stuff! Very powerful.

[@kevinwright2521]

I like how ur dad is enjoying this great rap music alot of ppl don't give rap a chance ........2Pac Keep ur head up next

[@intimateshadow]

Pac will always be my number 1 rap artist 🎨

[@thewisegoonette2599]

ALWAYS for me as well❣❣❣

[@thewayofyahweh7]

Always!!

[@davidbryce1985]

Gotta do a review of "Unconditional Love" Pac always got me emotional, but that song is on a whole other level

[@jeremyfarley7428]

One of my favorite songs i still play it regularly. Papas song too

[@davidbryce1985]

@@jeremyfarley7428 Papa's Song is really good as well. His first verse in that song shows the hurt he feels, his last verse you can feel that he is getting angry about it

[@jeremyfarley7428]

@@davidbryce1985 yea agreed. Always identified with that song alot

[@HexIZMs]

Agreed, great song.

[@Pettybank45]

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[@djsmith750]

Pac was a genius, we lost him too soon.

[@acepeso6083]

My son and I will have this bond….. the purity and appreciation for every element that goes into a record is beyond amazing here!!

[@ChaposShoota]

I highly recommend the song “Pain” by Tupac with Big Stretch featured. This song epitomizes hip hop in every way, from the macho-ness to being vulnerable and scared. Probably my favorite Tupac song of all time and I don’t even know if he fully owned it because it was off the soundtrack of “Above the Rim” movie. Sorry for the comment again, would just love to see the reaction of you both, much love.

[@Shmoepsie]

Don’t apologize for your contribution, I thing your input is appreciated ❤️

[@r0conscious]

That song is one of the most painfully beautiful hiphop songs I know, the beat alone can kill me 😭🔥

[@Jzonjzon000]

you two are amazing to me for this. this is why tupac is my favorite artist, it's because his music transcends generations. i am 49 years old and my reasoning for him being my favorite is that i can listen to Pac with my dad and my son and we can all relate. not many artists can have that effect.

[@blknarutoblkluffy3385]

This a true story. Pac seen this story on the news and decided to write this song.

[@Havenly87]

This song is gut-wrenching. It's so common to see teen and child pregnancy from the country I come from and it's terribly heart breaking. No child and no girl should ever have to go through that. My favorite line ever is "Well, let me show you how it affects our whole community". Tupac not only told Brenda's story, he could also describe the bigger picture. We all hope there are no more Brenda's in our world, but before that, we need to be in community and care for each other.

[@johnnysins6851]

Perfect word Perfect chords Only Tupac

[@ashleyrudland9162]

You two are great, it’s beautiful to watch someone hear these for the first time. I heard this over 22 years ago, I bought all his albums. Tupac was so powerful.

[@KM-783]

I love that you are sharing the bond you and your father have with the world. I’m ready for more Tupac sessions (“Keep Ya Head Up”). I know you briefed on Tupac’s history, I just wanted to add an important fact about him. Tupac’s mother named him after Tupac Amaru ll who led a Inca revival movement. His mother, Afeni Shakur, and Aunt, Assata Shakur, were both Black Panther Activist.

[@Twan2643]

There's a video to this song that depicts the lyrics powerfully you need to react to it you will be in tears before the end of it 2pac's storytelling does that to us all!

[@AmaruShakur92]

There are some Music Videos that just helps to Imagine and feel some Situations better and that is definitely one of them!

[@AmaruShakur92]

@@JohannesWOW Yeah sure you are right! But all i am trying to say is there are some Music Videos that give a good vision to the lyrics because many people cant even imagine these things happen on a daily baisis. Also the first time i heared this song was on cd and watched the video later but for my expierince with video it hit different but i was pretty young back then. But i dont care much if they choose music video or just song at least they experience good music

[@curtcomedy4661]

Your father's comparisons to old school singers is on point

[@navyrodriguez9741]

This is when I fell in love with him. Yes, I’m that old.