Tupac on Growing Up Poor, His Rise to Fame & His Future (1995) | MTV News

In 1995, Tupac Shakur and MTV News correspondent Tabitha Soren took a stroll down the Venice boardwalk for an in-depth conversation about where the rapper has been and where he sees himself going.
0:01 What does Tupac Amaru Shakur mean?
0:41 Moving to the West Coast and dropping out of art school
3:07 Moving out to the West Coast and being broke
3:53 Tupac on his mother, Afeni Shakur and drug addiction
5:16 Childhood and growing up
5:41 Dealing with traumatic experiences
7:42 Going from making pizza to joining Digital Underground
9:14 Tupac gets a tattoo
9:43 Getting introduced to the 'thug mentality'
10:51 Growing up without a father
13:34 Working hard and success
14:27 Justice and finding the person who shot him
16:02 How life would be different if Tupac had a father
16:32 Tupac on being a father
17:46 Being in touch with his feminine side
18:15 Starting a community center with Mike Tyson
19:11 Distancing himself from a 'thug life' mentality
19:39 Being able to live a 'normal' or 'happy' life
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[@AlexEs63]

MTV, wished you'd chose a different interviewer. She's interrupting, condescending and failing. 🤷‍♀️🌏✌ RIP 2Pac

[@unknown.2303]

he also died in (1996)

[@demetricruz545]

Pac is a hypercrit he said he know who shot him then she said he don't know who shot him 14:36 to 15:37.wow

[@kiara4405]

@@demetricruz545 she said not him

[@lydiagraham6863]

@@AlexEs63 ’: thanks'’'''c

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Pac was so damn smart not your average dude in they 20’s

[@donjuan130]

Pac is sharp

[@khiladisk1360]

@Lord Frieza Christ i can see what kind of a mindset you hold.

[@LiquidSwords-ou7lg]

Lord Frieza Christ dawg you be on every Pac interview hating on him. Sad life you live smh.

[@xxxxxx-kk7mh]

@@LiquidSwords-ou7lg hes probably a jealous ass white boy. And i am white lol

[@fredschriks8554]

@@xxxxxx-kk7mh I'm white too. But Pac was just great. He could be a President or a big CEO back in those days.

[@S.P.E.T.S.N.A.Z]

*she might not realise how lucky she is to have met the legend*

[@metathynk9400]

I was trying to figure out who this girl was to see her take on this interview

[@israelgonzalez7273]

BigHavoc 666 is true she dont even know😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@1_Lando]

Fr

[@jesusp556]

Yup dumb ass bit h can’t and don’t know how to do any interview

[@Thaizeo]

He wasn't big big then yet

[@BlackPanzerYZ-pq9nd]

2Pac was more than just a rapper. He was a poet, an activist, and a voice for the unheard

[@josephinejonesbrown5784]

WHO WAS GILL SCOTT HERRON JUST ASKING LISTEN TO LIFELESSONS101 UTUBE CHICAGO DJEXQUISITE AND THIS YOUNG MAN WAS GOOD FOR HIS AGE GROUP DON'T FORGET FRED HAMPTON AND THEM I.TALKED TO HIS MOTHER YES AND FRED JR. MOTHER ALSO DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO TOUCH THE HANDS OF MALCOLM X YES THE MAN AND TO 🫂 HUG FRED FOLKS LOOK IN THEIR EYES WHAT A FEELING ? ? ?? ? WOW WOW WOW WOW TO TALK TO JORDAN THE BALLPLAYER TO TALK TO BROTHER GILL?????IF WOULD HAVE LIKE TO TALK TO THIS YOUNG MAN HIM AND KANYE WEST MET COMMON SENSE HE WAS KIND SWEET PERSON THE YEAR THIS MAN WAS BORN SAME AS OUR CHILDREN'S BUT I GUESS WE WERE DIFFERENT TAKE ON LIFE

[@michaelmurray4919]

And ultimately a Rapist

[@Andymorales7573]

A wanna be ganster too

[@joshmontgomery4993]

Before he was a god he was a person.

[@King_opp]

@@Andymorales7573 calm down nerd 😂

[@juliogoltv2209]

People walking oround with no phones , great times 😢😢

[@Kolesjani]

go to germany and you will feel a half to he same of nostalgic

[@AIAudiobooks411]

their*

[@jagmbaksvshsh]

@@Kolesjanigermany is full phones wym

[@donaldkey9074]

We had phones, but no cameras or internet on them, so it was different

[@Needformadness2]

holy fuck you people are insufferable.

[@scottiep7216]

The only man who could rock a sweater vest and make it look gangsta. love pac.

[@civiliantv7906]

Big facts!!! 😆

[@rileyfreeman9726]

and the dude who could rock the nose rings like nobody else could

[@enzigenes]

A Coogi vest to be exact.

[@lpt4794]

enzigenes u proud now ?

[@enzigenes]

@@lpt4794 Actually, I am.

[@SupremeStylez]

Seeing this feels like he is still alive...

[@chadstone9561]

He was too real for this world

[@sanderanocic]

Look up akil the mc

[@ochodatboy3059]

He is trust me

[@SupremeStylez]

@@hannahorozco8394 i don't think so but okay

[@Abtedrismerkezi]

absolutely....... (((

[@CoolHand273]

What strikes me most about this interview is how Pac speaks with so much integrity. He does not fall for conjecture or gossip. He speaks his own mind and does not waste time dwelling on people may or may not have done or what they may or may not have said. It is no wonder he got so much done in such a tragically short life. He is one of the few people where it is actually true that he did more in his short life than many people’s lifetimes.

[@aewisbotchprograming8165]

and THAT right there my friend is why that dude is in the underworld now as we speak.... he KNEW what he was doing and was about the whole time and wasn't apologetic about it... at least while he was on this side of the planet i'm POSITIVE he feels otherwise now...

[@itonlyhurtswhenyoulie]

@@aewisbotchprograming8165 Wheeew, you're all over this one!! You sound like such a hater. Was this the "comment you were looking for"??? Poster typed nothing that even remotely hints at or gives life to what you're suggesting. So psyched to respond to the comment, only to come off as a self-righteous prick. Smh

[@fikremaryamendaykefagn7228]

cool!

[@myunitt911]

He was incredible at spreading the word! Unfortunately he got side tracked, wrapped up in things he didnt know. That stupid shit got him killed!

[@JaceDeanLove]

​@@aewisbotchprograming8165 there's no afterlife don't be silly

[@DeeRam187]

This interview shows you how well mannered and intelligent Tupac really was.💯 he was very different compared to any other rapper and especially rappers now days

[@user-mu2mp8ll6c]

Especially because you can't understand any of these mumble mouth fools

[@NaNasBarrio]

Man, I’m telling you anybody would’ve got offensive with these questions. It was literally therapist type shit. This was an interview about music. It was all about feelings and emotions and how you felt when your mama smoking crack what the fuck dude it’s crazy to think how much shits changed and you could never walk but A-list celebrity down Venice Beach and have an interview like that Outlived his truth he was a genius anybody with fall in love with him he was a Charmer❤

[@NaNasBarrio]

Man, if I could go back in time, I woud be thise kids getting a damn autograph

[@carltonbanks5470]

Unfortunately Ms Tabitha used those nice manners as him trying to hit on her ordinary looking ass after the man was long dead. Disgusting behavior from her.

[@NR-dr9ud]

Doesn’t tell you how gay and a media plant he was. Dude was as gay as the day is long

[@yardz876]

When he said "ima write a book about it, so that I can get paid for my pain".... Damn this brother was smart.

[@thenemoshow1]

Yardz do you know if he ever put it out?

[@EVILAKUMA]

@@thenemoshow1 he couldn't because he died early.. but there is a book I have still from his body guard years ago called "got your back" good read you can probably find it somewhere online to read

[@thenemoshow1]

ATS damm man what a shame 😞 wish we had the chance to see pac an old man I swear

[@bodhip]

@@thenemoshow1 look it up

[@sarahgeorge7786]

@@EVILAKUMA thank you, i cry when i watch this video. i love tupac so much. i feel his strength his pain. he is the man, he was so spiritual.

[@kimoslice1613]

When you see Tupac speaking you feel like you're missing this real friend that you never met ... :'(

[@jacqulinnepoulard9843]

you're so right pac is that someone you love so much but never met.i love tupac so much my inspiration. you can kill the man but never is legacy pac lives on for ever one of the realest person who walks gods earth tupac

[@JerrellXotiikClemmons]

Karim MAHAMDIA kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWYqYJ9oriHmqM

[@antonio4truth125]

@@jacqulinnepoulard9843 ye man when i hear to hes music i cry because hes so Good and i miss him

[@unpredctble1992]

so fckin true man

[@sasha9019]

Honestly

[@introvertedbeauty00]

He was so outspoken and full of life. All of his interviews are timeless, almost feels like they were taped yesterday. Wish I could’ve met him. Keep resting peacefully King👑

[@makaveli7165]

me2 shorty…me2

[@user-ci2sy5jb2j]

Exactly. He was always pouring his heart out to people but it seemed like no one was listening or really understood. It’s a shame he was only understood when he was gone. R.I.P🙏🏾

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

Yup.. king of rap..

[@karlmarkmugisha3903]

Pac had this great sense of humor and was naturally likable something most stars today don't have

[@bengilandoe7652]

I agree but it's a few out here just like him lol nle choppa skilla baby veeze Tyler the creator lil Wayne lol I could keep goin

[@elleanaramos-lundy4238]

I love how no matter what she kept saying about his mom being a “crackhead” he kept defending her name now that’s love❤️

[@banggangtookamane9625]

The agenda of the question was to irritate him in the first place

[@tyresebrown2131]

The media always does 💯 Thank you Tupac you made me starting making Music 🖤 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYTLmIGJgb94hLM

[@jackkeenan_]

Elleana Ramos-Lundy I hate how when he said that his mom is “the bomb” to him, she cut him off and said “I know she is NOW but what about back then” as if Pac wasn’t supposed to love his mom when she was going through shit

[@warmcloud2218]

@@jackkeenan_ I know wasnt that rude she seemed like she was trying real hard to put his Mom down I love how he loves his mama ain't shit that could change the love he has for his Mom. Respect!

[@JeromeProductions]

Jack Keenan exactly

[@qwerty6801]

Dude was like 23 years old here and sounds like he already has lived a full lifetime

[@sbrooks904]

Because he had.

[@ZuumoB]

@@sbrooks904 that supposed to be funny?

[@vivekgupta-pc8us]

@@ZuumoB vh

[@jamesgatz8707]

That’s the part that blows my mind. When I listen to his music and see his interviews it’s hard to believe it was mostly in his early twenties. Like he was very mature and intelligent.

[@balencileak7762]

that’s pac for ya

[@BigWadzBigJocks]

I grew up obsessed with Tupac, listened to his music every day, watched movies he was in, began to write poetry because of poetry he wrote. Such a profound impact on my late teens. And I was born a year after he passed. His impact is still felt in society today.

[@ebazileyes1475]

,You said you were born a year after he passed. Imagine you came here from above as a soul to enter earth, he left here earth as a soul to go back where you came from. Thats the change of life. One day it repeats again for everyone

[@aermax-es8oq]

WhOA..💥

[@Silverhazed]

The biggest thing that sticks with me is you can just see the love and respect people had for Tupac.

[@reyk3524]

They got money for the war, but can't feed the poor. - Tupac Shakur

[@hassandhuntow8240]

With hm

[@JR-mt2bc]

Anon2018 bruh they ain’t that poor there just lazy to work

[@milesmorales6305]

J R that’s false

[@spamsboikodak295]

Jr they don’t make much money of those jobs and the good jobs whites own and they not letting know blacks work for them learn yo knowledge

[@alexhs0804]

@@JR-mt2bc lies the government can up minimum wage but wont because they know that wit the minimum wage is barely enough to have a roof over their head and food with a bit of money left over. Also jobs wont help the homeless they know they havent been clean for a long time but will just ask them to leave a phone number because they know they dont own phones which basically means they will forever be homeless and poor

[@SugaFree2387]

Look at PAC just greeting all his fans and just chillin, while all these new rappers walk around like they have any kind of importance, and just ignore everybody

[@subscribed193]

SugaFree for real times have changed nd not for the better

[@phumlanimncwango7686]

People would run them down it’s really not safe for them now tbh

[@DizzyD21]

blame smartphones and all that

[@dreadxplayzs7849]

@@DizzyD21 blame the fans for praising them for the stupid no talent shit they say and do.

[@goldiesincity8005]

Not all really there are alot of rappers today and yesterday. That are really laid back and humble to there fans , your thinking about singers and actors.

[@Kadaf1]

I was at Venice Beach today , I thought to myself “this looks like the location of that Tupac interview” and yes it is. It gave it extra meaning , thinking I’m in the same location that Tupac once was . RIP

[@KatePearl-]

He was so ahead of his time and I love the way that he responded to some of the dumbest questions in history on any subject ever with an almost otherworldly level of eloquence, elegance and excellence. ❤

[@tayyab4696]

"Money gave me confidence" We need more honest people like Tupac.

[@mrginkzmusic5945]

Slim dude you still have one hes called 6ix9ine

[@9ethersteppa808]

MrGinkzMusic his whole career was based off lies

[@tayyab4696]

@@mrginkzmusic5945 Bro, I've seen memes of that guy. What actually happened?

[@mrginkzmusic5945]

Chandler McDaniel im talking about that he snitched on his gang members (its kinda a meme thing)

[@mrginkzmusic5945]

Slim dude he had 2 option: facing to 40 or life sentence in prison or snitch on his gang members, he chose to snitch but the meme started because he didnt just snitch on what he was asked for he even snitch on other things that the judge didnt even asked so. That why i was saying theres 69 still on this earth for honesty (meme)

[@annunakian8054]

Pac was so intelligent, well spoken, down to earth, thoughtful, original. There's no rapper alive like him. GOAT.

[@BobbyBravvo]

Nipsey Hussle 🤔💭

[@Mroniboy.]

@@BobbyBravvo he died man

[@BobbyBravvo]

@@Mroniboy. my bad I read it wrong lol

[@Kyorn]

bleedat

[@terrysmith8918]

@@BobbyBravvo couldn’t polish he’s boots

[@champobwalya3514]

Everytime he mentioned his mom,he just lit up with such a grin,he adored his mom,Pac is a legend man,decades after his death we still here ❤️

[@pauliewalnuts240]

Cant help but seeing how well defined he was. He knew what he wanted, who he was, who he is, and what he wanted. He just has a real understanding of life, people, and himself.

[@69weed.420]

He should NEVER have went to Vegas. We all knew that much.

[@805fillmore]

@@69weed.420 He should’ve never got in a fight with that crip. Also maybe a security guard or 2. He was the most famous rapper on the planet at the time.

[@andysledge]

Yea but Suge messed him up when he was in prison he changed..

[@selassieafrica2]

As calm as Pac is you can tell he's aware of his surrounding

[@l3gtk1la3]

Yep

[@thewholewrld]

Nobody catch my man slippin no kap

[@paulv5260]

He's got multiple eyes in the area watching out at all times.. rip pac

[@agugharachidera5683]

Those guys on blue following him

[@LittleLo]

The one time he was not looking he got shot Rip pac

[@kiampierre1527]

She was throwing every jab at him possible and he always replied with an intelligent answer rip King Shakur

[@rachelmartinez5604]

She was very condescending and judging - she comes across like a person who's never had to struggle in her life as well as lacking the fundamental ability to be empathetic. When she made that snide remark about him smoking all his drugs he was selling when he told her he was a bad drug dealer said so much about her as a person. Her smirk when she said that too!? Ugh what a privileged, judging bitch - she has disgusting character.

[@andrejsandal2382]

Yeah, she was very presumptuous in several cases, even when it came to Pac's mother. I guess times were different back then, this was 26 years ago, and Pac was fighting what that lady represented, the prejudice and judgement coming from the people. And he recognised that the most efficient way of achieving victory is to deflect her arguably quite provocative questions with his calm, charming demeanor, making her look like even greater of an asshole and shifting the public opinion. He knew what he was doing, well played, sir O7

[@smartinez281]

I don't think she did it to be rude or condescending. It's just a sign of someone who did not understand the other side of the tracks. Remember- this was the 90s. When mainstream america was being exposed more to non-mainstream cultures, lifestyles and points of view. Especially views from black youth It sounds cringy NOW but take the context of the time frame.

[@naguibzidan8991]

@@smartinez281 yo agreed, first of all the "smokin your own drugs" comment was made because she thought he was talkin bout sellin bud; not crack. She was tryna be cute, not a asshole. As for the other comments that come across as condescending etc, she was just fixated on this "artist with the childhood trauma and hardship" narrative bullshit that sold magazines back then. The media eats that shit up, then and now. Also: I think she prolly smitten, and got some preconceived idea of who the man was based on what she thought she knew about his background. Maybe I'm not explaining the concept well enough. I don't know about nowadays, but back when that motif was super popular among teenage suburban females, trust me; it got me good deal of puss in HS.

[@geminilife3014]

Tabitha already knew the answers. She was asking questions that the MTV audience would be asking.

[@TheLeviticalPrincess]

I love Tupac’s transparency. He just told his truth how it is. No filter. I’m so inspired by him always. ❤ Tupac

[@fsands69]

when he started speaking about his community games plans i couldnt help but just let myself cry. He was too sharp for that generation and i bet if we was still alive he'd still be. Either as an artist or as a person you can sense how much admiration he can awake in you. Remained clean-minded regardless of how difficult his life was when growing up. I know we all have something to relate to when it comes to be about Pac. I'll learn bout him as much as possible. Such a lovely dude.

[@ladyindaroom]

Interviewer: "What was it like for your mother to be addicted to crack"? Tupac: "She was my hero" I love the respect he always had for his mother! RIP King Tupac!

[@juanrevelo2440]

Tupac knew my ancestors from Peru, lets go

[@MyMostBeautifuCinema]

Followed by “She IS my hero.”

[@1CristylJ]

AND he corrected her. She called his mother a "crack addict." He said, "she was addicted to crack". That's just like calling Black descendants "slaves" instead of saying "people who were enslaved." #catchthat

[@hamig306]

n even as a crack fiends mama, you still was a black queen mama

[@Gail-gs9jd]

He was so respectful I would have snapped and she could have worded that better

[@shahidh7]

PAC, You have NO idea how many people loved and still love you. You will never be forgotten..

[@jasondawson92]

I still got all Tupac’s albums when he first came out I miss this guy one of the great hip hop artists

[@yakimamullen3696]

Akil the MC LIVES 🙌👑🙌

[@tupacmcshakur2589]

Dont worrie,, am back very soon dropping a new album

[@jimmysgotmailsable]

Word... I wish he knows

[@TheEternal323]

@@yakimamullen3696 glad someone is awaken

[@illegaleagle3546]

Huge huge fan of Pac here, from Essex in England. Man i grew up listening to this mans music and hand on heart I have never heard anything even close to as good as this man. The passion, the heart, the charisma, the voice, the music, the lyrics, the beats, the flow. This man should still be here today. R.I.P to the greatest that ever done it. ❤

[@cavaliothorson7755]

I agree and as someone who was born and raised in California, I say that Tupac had a lot more living to do but didn't get the chance. He could've been in a lot more great movies and maybe even become the Mayor of L.A., and then came fake ass people like ja rule copyin him after he was gone.

[@donovanyng]

He was an upstanding character. The walk and talk of a good king. Magnanimity.

[@capoislamort100]

2Pac strikes me Like a young Egyptian warrior prince lost in time.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Damn 23 years ago today we lost Pac what a loss

[@lionhearteagle302]

It still hurts after 23 years r.i.p 2pac

[@TheDesciple30]

Facts fellas!!!

[@RapFanatic4ever]

floyd fletcher get the fuck off here with that negativity

[@RSjs25]

Lord Frieza Christ your name makes your whole comment extremely disturbing

[@magicvampirelver1321]

RIP🙏2PACGodfather🖤THUGANGEL🙌🏼

[@zerobrine5226]

The 90's were an incredible time.

[@allgasnobrakes919]

Our parents would probably say the 70’s as 80’s were the best time

[@ogcapital9364]

Dude he’s an actor. He went to private school to become an actor. He’s playing a character

[@Directorate]

For America maybe, for Europe it was the worst period after WW2.

[@davide1241]

OG most of the world dont understand the world is a stage. What Shakespeare said was true lol..

[@metcalfhottie6305]

Yes indeed

[@boommediarealestate6850]

when you hear him you feel like you know him, because he’s a vessel of the truth. even when he’s wrong, he’s being so real it’s impossible not to love him

[@KristNi]

I love this interview. It makes you think that he's still alive. He really was a fun person. Its too bad and so sad that his life ended the way it did. Just awful 😞

[@Mike_tyson7]

He is alive

[@HL2lover]

@@Mike_tyson7 died decades ago in a drive by shooting

[@Mike_tyson7]

@@HL2lover Tupac died but makaveli lives on and don't you ever forget

[@mariecampbell3373]

He was polite, and still put her in her place at times.

[@thalinaful]

What a man

[@MyJOSE2013]

Lol. forcing her to have awkward pauses

[@Ronnie-Jones]

The most forbidden documentary in history: “Europa The Last Battle” at archive dot org

[@PiLLO360]

@@Ronnie-Jones what’s it about?

[@ObeyTriangles]

whoever ended up buying that batman glasses didn't even know the legend touched it.

[@scam-proof2500]

My thoughts too ;))

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

the dreaded Tupac'meister

[@tonynoneya4022]

💀 😂

[@ronaldmcdonald1977]

that way gay bro. Its glasses lol.

[@naomibrunson3369]

Right

[@delilahbrickerrealtor4893]

It’s harder for a woman to raise a family than it is a man…. (POWERFUL) he had respect for women and I respect and appreciate that. RIP PAC

[@Woze899]

Thats factually incorrect tho

[@kthuncho]

I gotta start watching more of his interviews Pac really was ahead of his time for him only to be 25 he had a mind like he was 50 this interview felt like you was there with him he was a living legend a true icon long live Pac

[@BryanCasella]

Tupac very well composed and intelligent, wasn’t phased by her dumb questions.

[@damnitsme8511]

EXACTLY bro

[@jackyc.3022]

@Lord Frieza Christ who ever said he died over a chain?... learn your facts

[@sotaboysanchez7711]

@Lord Frieza Christ u getting slapped

[@jackyc.3022]

Lord Frieza Christ he died bc he was a threat to white supremacy. He was a leader and advocate for change and freedom for the black community. He was educated and well spoken, and whites are scared of black and brown liberation period. They staged his death to make it seem like he “died by the chain” with the use of media and negative stereotypes. Based on the his answers, despite the interviewers poor choice of words and clear lack of understanding of the struggle, pac was still able to present himself with the upmost humility and respect. Does that look, sound or seem like someone who would “die by the chain”. No. Facts.

[@jackyc.3022]

BlowYa BrainzOut ew stop

[@adolphus2002]

He wasn't even 25 here, yet he was so self aware and had a good understanding of people and how life works. This man had the soul of an artist, being a thug was just for survival.

[@eliasveracruz2759]

Thought the same

[@conradjones9673]

Nahh he had the soul that the powers that be fear most

[@unstoppableking2356]

Well said 👏

[@dcfromthev]

Bingo!

[@yir9383]

Exactly..good observation!

[@PH-mf9cg]

I was 1 year old when Pac died… even still, he was such a huge impact in my life. He got me through a lot of hard times. He’s such a real one, still today he’s one of the realest people to ever live. He’s so kind, loving, compassionate and intelligent, he’s the example we should all be taking. RIP 2Pac ❤🙏

[@OG.WILLY.SANTOS]

PAC is for everyone from any time, I was born in 89 and only head pac for the 1st time when changes came out but it opend my eyes to a true legend ❤rip

[@rssingingthoughts1937]

The fact he was not bombarded by fans they kept distance and respected the fact he was interviewing he still took the time to say hello back ! More then most celebrities do now.

[@alastairtheduke]

No internet or phones to speak of

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

@@alastairthedukenot true, i mean we had cell phones and had beepers and had internet at home.. AOL came out in 1993.

[@JordanR34948]

2 different pacs from the voice in face go look at the 1996

[@squibbelsmcjohnson]

He wasn't super famous then

[@setoalgorytgm2748]

You're speaking in a postmodern way.

[@DickTahshon]

I was 21 in '95, I remember this interview. Dudes wanted to be Pac and women wanted to be with him. He was already a living legend at this point. Time flies and things sure have changed.

[@brianticas7671]

Yeah he was a bad ass raper man.

[@Flinstone_Edible]

@@brianticas7671 rapper*

[@InvadersMustDie1918]

He was very intelligent and he got crazy charisma for a 24 years dude. That's why people loved him so much, not just because of his hip-hop career, but his persona.

[@faisalkisambira7199]

@javiercarlos rodriguez Boy no wonder you were born by artificial insemination you foolie

[@RedPillVegan]

Yeah i remember this too and I was 9!

[@sputnik3258]

People without gadgets talking to each other like humans should do. Such a beautiful sight to see. RIP, PAC.

[@woodstock5841]

RIP Tupac Shakur. We won't never forget you

[@69weed.420]

I think yo you saying we "won't never" forget him. That says WON'T NEVER or the equivalent WILL ALWAYS.... If we "NEVER" forget but then decide we "WON'T NEVER" forget, then that be like sayin "WE WILL ALWAYS" forget.. Feel me That shits called a double negative and FYI 2 negatives make a positive so feel me you told Pac's ghost that "WE WILL ALWAYS FORGET YOU" Now that shit funny. Already. Speak foyo selve I ain't EVER finna forget Pac.

[@aermax-es8oq]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@ikagengmmeti3532]

This is the side of Pac a lot of the media propaganda never showed us - the humble Pac.

[@chadstone9561]

You gotta remember, tupac was only like 24-25 here, dude was still evolving as a person, like we all do. People always act like 2pac was older than what he was, just because he was more advanced. He even said once that in ten years from now im probably gonna be alot more calm

[@truegamermartinkenwa]

True, it's like an agenda. they only want to show people the death row, angry thug pac but not the intelligent, revolutionary side of him.

[@XDB888]

propaganda? Tupac is universally loved, few people portray him otherwise even the media, but the circumstances of his life and death can not be misrepresented... he died in vein

[@lalastaywoke]

He has just got out of jail

[@antonioorlandosc]

@@chadstone9561 He died when he was 25, what u talking about he being 25 here?

[@421whitney]

He has the most gorgeous smile I’ve ever seen

[@Ali-oh6wh]

true 🥺

[@teresawicks-kq3bq]

And the prettiest eyes!

[@421whitney]

teresa wicks Yes..Most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen... so deep

[@Zlervo]

He was beautiful

[@lisasanchez5959]

He was so handsome

[@sdebesa3]

The way he loved and honored his mother and talked about her addiction and as much as I know she hurt him he would still said she's my hero I just love that about him he recognized his mother struggles and he knew that she was an amazing person and just having a hard time coping with life struggles

[@aewisbotchprograming8165]

you know his mother iLLed a cop then fled to cuba right?? she's the inspiration for the BLM leaders and the movement itself.. were you aware of that?? doubt it, just another gerbil idol worshipping a KNOWN fraud, AS USUAL...

[@itistamaranicole]

How can you not love this man?! So real! This is a good interview!

[@rezcellent]

Imagine just casually walking past Tupac

[@ogbasedcwizzy4325]

YT ppl

[@eddiehueso90skid11]

IMAGINE HOW THE TATTOO ARTIST FELT N FEELS NOW THAT HE DID ART ON HIM

[@MelissaJayne1]

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[@royaltmusicc]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqPCdamVYpJmY6c

[@rezcellent]

@@eddiehueso90skid11 WHY ARE WE YELLING

[@eskiasmcdaniels5648]

I can’t imagine walking down Venice beach and randomly seeing pac. Wild

[@_Diaryofwealth]

Bruh

[@Ilovechicago100]

I know right. I’m jealous

[@fatahhajji8422]

Pp

[@musicboynewann2039]

It took his death for him to be larger than life like they did michael ppl appreciate you more when you dead

[@voodiethemoody]

@@musicboynewann2039 Bruce Lee on that list big time

[@Aerochalklate]

ppl say he wasn’t a real gangsta but he def was the realest in his era.

[@c.l.9344]

Tupac is so quoteable, so intellectual. I want a book of transcripts of all his interviews.

[@freddiecramford3722]

PAC: "I tell everything about me I don't wanna tell his business" THAT'S respect right there!!

[@p.c.c.7723]

freddie cramford her questions are so invasive, “why didn’t you have a dad?” “Was your mom a crack addict then?” “Why didn’t your mom take care of you?” Invasive, and unprofessional!! He handled the interview with patience and grace

[@AdeFAkamo]

Dropped a new freestyle. Let me know what you think 🤔 instagram.com/p/CAjz69egS8P/

[@digtoodeepgetstuckindahole6992]

@@p.c.c.7723 stfu she's cool af too.

[@p.c.c.7723]

I dont mean to be rude I'm just blunt um no she literally is not

[@pcangeldust]

​@@digtoodeepgetstuckindahole6992 She's a devil, far from cool.

[@hiphoprbloverjon9180]

Kind of weird not seeing so many people on the boardwalk like it is today. I also like the fact there's no smart phones being shoved all around him and everybody is just minding their business giving him space like he was one of them. Totally different world...lol.

[@PHlophe]

this was shot early mañana. then end now it was a busy spot

[@foxxymoonpremires19]

23 yrs later he would've been swamped with cellphones

[@geraldkirkwood]

Back then people had respect for 2pac they knew what he was about..he had more street love then most today..only dude I know who still can walk like that is Master P

[@maceomillions2192]

The Real Charlie O You can see security a bit on the side lol... I was wondering the same thing at 1st

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

Probably the time of day

[@colinroberts-li6ob]

We LOVE N MISS YOU BROTHER PAC THANK YOU FOR THE DOPE MUSIC YOU LEFT US G RIP HOW BROTHER ❤❤❤

[@LiLgPnoy15]

I was just here for the first time. I can't believe it was where 2pac was, such a legend.

[@shed726]

For a 1995 camera, the quality looks good.

[@Mr.Clean69420]

It looks like mid 2000s

[@vtggas_2958]

Maybe it's expensive camera

[@bangelz0949]

Dont act like 1995 is centuries ago

[@nathanshane1497]

jermaine tobin uhhh almost 30 years ago fuck you mean?

[@Nedula007]

VHS

[@Ronatron1]

he was so humble....this seemed to be his actual personality.... legendary musician

[@JerrellXotiikClemmons]

Haroon Khan kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWYqYJ9oriHmqM

[@briansanchez2092]

Free Thinker Loyalty, not ego. Suge bailed him out when all his homies were turnin on him. Anybody had problems with Suge, best believe Pac was rollin. If you’re gonna talk, make sure you know what you talkin bout, fuckin marc

[@kenoshatire2650]

@Free Thinker I think Suge and his Pyru buds were definitely bad influences on him. Can't blame him for hooking up with Death Row considering how big they were and how Suge bailed him out. But I think they definitely pushed him to act more bold, thuggish, and confrontational. Suge wanted a thuggish star to make headlines and 2pac wanted to impress the gang members that were always hanging around.

[@grinchoi1]

Pac was never just 1 thing or just one way.

[@briansanchez2092]

@@grinchoi1 Couldn't agree more

[@BatkoNashBandera774]

"I'll tell everything about me, but I don't wanna tell his business", then proceeds to be the best storyteller rap has ever seen.

[@lin-deehorne3143]

Awww Pac. I've been a fan forever but I learn more about you every day😢. Its 2023, but I still feel your loss ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dizzy4dizney432]

She doesn't have a clue!!!!! And he stayed respectful the whole time. Truly a great man.

[@barcelona8855]

Thats why hes TUPAC! lil gwayne would have dissed her and walked away

[@JohnTepopo]

telling the whole world his mom done crack .. ya call that a genius ? Neh.

[@ermiaseritrea7119]

@@JohnTepopo Tupac telling the world his mom done crack isn't why we consider him a genius. That makes him an honest man, not hiding the bad things he experienced growing up. Jimmy take your hating self somewhere else.

[@RellBrown100]

Yeah she was a bitch

[@edverayala9372]

Wdym she doesn’t have a clue,

[@leavemiialone1868]

It's sad to hear about Pac thinking about having kids when he never got to...

[@BigWilt2000]

Baby Jay and what’s even crazier too is there are so many Pac lookalikes

[@JeromeProductions]

Baby Jay yep..

[@ionknomanee347]

He would’ve but he was so busy he didn’t want to have kids and leave them and be an absentee

[@lalastaywoke]

He has a son he hide him.

[@jonneaholmes6989]

LeaveMiiAlone for real especially in that interview when he said he’ll always be friends with jada and they’ll grow old together that brought tears to my eyes 😭

[@fatimaperez5383]

Man I never grew up with 2pac's music, first picture I saw of him without knowing who he was, vividly remember, was in front of my classroom in 4th grade. First impression when seeing him, I thought he was an activist, he gave me that vibe, like a poet. Come to find out he was that kind of man. I am now diving into his life, music and interviews, etc. And even if I was not alive in this time yet, it feels as if time has not passed, and is like a time machine and it makes you feel like you are in those good times and feels like he is alive, is weird because I've felt this with other artists but he is different, it really really feels he is not dead when I see his interviews. I am now 23 and the fact that at 22-23 pac was speaking with this much intelligence, wisdom and knowledge and sincerity, is so shocking and admiring, I can't even have half of that wisdom now. And then I find out he was just 25 when he passed, that is damn young yo. But he still shines, he is never forgotten, new generation like mine and after me, still talk and listen to him. Rest in peace to a literal genius. ❤❤

[@camirrahcharles2493]

Little did she know that 30 years later that this interview would be iconic with a RAP LEGEND. ❤ Also thank you to whomever his dad is, because AFENI and him blessed us with an amazing artist, lyricist, poet, and musician.

[@lolalynnk]

He's so intelligent, charismatic, and charming! Truly a legend!

I'm such a really good singer 🥰.,. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gquYqWmse9Z5hJI

[@sinasedighi6258]

Read

[@JacobMichaelC]

he was truly larger than life! watching videos of him being interviewed like this feels like watching a religious figure being interviewed or something lol

[@mrnoll2283]

Yet chose to act like a gangster which he never was and ended up dead 😂 Real smart on his part.

[@JacobMichaelC]

@@mrnoll2283 I understand where you're coming from

[@violetblue8216]

I love how he doesn't knock his mom and calls her his hero.

[@prosurferwaves6195]

This was Big To Me At The Time in The 90's Kid Watching Interview of Tupac Venice Beach and Being American w a Tough Prideful Jamaican Mom, Felt I Was Relating and Felt More Appreciative Towards Her Protective Roughness For Raising Me N My Siblings in California Alone Like That! Timeless Appreciative of Black Women in a Deeper Understanding! 💯✊🏾💯

[@truckerj8717]

Of course she was the head of the black Panthers... Duh... She was a queen

[@McCreatiion]

Eminem left the conversation

[@patymoonkaraoke]

Humble. He was Love and Light.

[@fah232]

As he should.

[@FrenchyyRose]

The cultural insensitivity of this interview seem negatively bias as if was goal oriented to be exploitive but the way 2pac respond to each question directed towards his conflicts was AMAZING beyond brilliant and the reason why this man was prophetic in his time she tried so hard to antagonize but he so real and confident derailed it everytime 🙏🏿🌹🌹

[@Rebwell]

Yeah some of her questions are 😳 like what did she just say? Yikes😬 She sucks.

[@truthfullytold1436]

😊I agree. As if she was hoping that he would respond aggressively for views.

[@thesocialworkpad]

So culturally insensitive 😒

[@trinity2145]

I knew this man was great. But watching him just shows how wonderful of a person he was. We truly lost a hero. Those centers for the kids. Was a great idea. He really would’ve changed life for us all. One ate at a time. He was ahead of his time, wise, caring, serious, and amazing. His voice was of an angel. Truly sad that we lost him.

[@sandramoore6747]

I love the way he handle her and didn’t lose his cool.

[@WRLDconquer]

Thats why i respect him. She's coming at an angle of pure slander, trying her hardest to dehumanize him and make him look bad, but not once did he blow his cool and he treated her with respect regardless of her nonchalantly disrespectful disposition. Much love for Pac !

[@y.m.s1252]

That was the norm back then

[@nonamesfornoone8532]

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[@DefactoThezpian]

Bigfax

[@rizun82]

She's just ditsy

[@darkstar1650]

If I had a chance to hang out with someone famous for a day, I'd pick Pac hands down...

[@bta7658]

For me Nikola Tesla

[@michaelreece3221]

@Pretty Princess P P Was that really neccessary c'mon now

[@_jay_6132]

Manu Ginobili lmao

[@TheSCPStudio]

Can't imagine hanging around with a corpse is all that fun.

[@InvadersMustDie1918]

I'd pick Kendra Lust.

[@MoneyMonkeys-Mula]

‘I think i will be a very very good father, because i lovee kids, i love the innocent. It jus does something to my chest’💕💕

[@worldofrandomvideos]

2023 and this dude is still and angel! Helping us all navigate through life! Forever missed!

[@lus_kai]

His voice is the most satisfying thing I've ever heard .

[@JerrellXotiikClemmons]

lus kai kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWYqYJ9oriHmqM

[@aprilrussell869]

Relaxing n soothing

[@saragiard]

Not even therapist ask as much questions. Terribly intrusive interview. Tupac is beautiful.

[@Frontline830tx]

No, she was just completely immersed and compelled by his charisma and wholesomeness.

[@Ashleybear1995]

Tupac was so real& so respectful to women and everyone his personality shines thru in this interview he would of been a good dad and the best husband! ❤

[@kellysnyder1405]

We're 1971 kids...hard to believe I'm 52 and he's forever 25. Mad love for this king...missing him 💙

[@JangoBlader]

But he is still 52 technically but he died at 25

[@flxcsfrr0839]

@@JangoBlader UMM ACKSHUALLY🤓☝️ HE'S NOT TECHNICALLY 52 IF HE DIED AT 25

[@JangoBlader]

@@flxcsfrr0839 he is 52 according to his birthday. But he died at 25

[@j.c.9336]

Forever young.

[@JangoBlader]

​@@flxcsfrr0839 age is just a number when it comes to death. You can die at any age

[@chubbachuubs6199]

So did everyone just randomly get this in their recommended ?

[@digko]

Yeah babe

[@Lambullghini]

I'm not complaining

[@user-se8nh3yu1e]

And I’m not disappointed

[@fabiang7846]

Tapac Amazing man

[@peepthesitchtarot]

Yus

[@logankerlee1988]

This was such a quality interview! I grew up being a big fan of Tupac. His music and story helped motivate me as a teenager and helped me grow into a man. Nothing but respect for him.

[@amarugee808]

He really Walked the earth damn i was seven when he died Heard His Music trough my Cousin and still Listening to PAC music

[@Nick-ji7ly]

“I think I’ll be a great father I love kids” so sad you had to leave at such a young age...

[@prideleo2217]

@Nick 420 The Genius already wrote the song Letter to my Unborn Child. Relate, the world is Fantasy!

[@duartepires]

No one using a phone, amazing times, people enjoying walking, and not just looking at it through the phones.

[@Inja101]

Wow so true

[@karllunney1383]

Says the person looking at a KZbin video on their phone probably sitting in company or in public

[@drew_lucas]

omg,, I was thinking the same dam thing! I miss those times, I am a 90's baby!

[@ICHOOSERIGHTEOUSNESS]

Duarte Pires Yep! Those days are long gone man. I hate living in this day and age...

[@shishizeweldi659]

True it was way better in the early 20th no phones no snaps etc.

[@Tuntum1804]

R.i.p to the legend!

[@CrissandraWilliams-no6iq]

This was such a beautiful interview. I love the questions she asked and Tupac opening up and showing this side of him. Like being vulnerable.

[@NYCTakeOver1017]

I love how nobody is running up too him an everything is jus flowing natural the 90s was a straight vibe gotta love it 💯👍👀

[@missjini82]

Real talk. 90s hella mild vibings x

[@Brianbravo2000]

except MICHAEL JACKSON

[@sudan4life506]

Theres Security

[@reubensingh1430]

90s 💯💯

[@jameswilliam9160]

Thomas Carey there was literally scenes where people going up getting autographs and even some people trying to sell him watches. Did you watch the video?

[@razrsliq7623]

He was an old man in a young dudes body compared to the dull guys we have now.

[@JeromeProductions]

Razr sliQ Right..

[@eternalending]

He was still a kid, which is why he did stupid shit like run up on Orlando Anderson.

[@NavySeal818]

Yes you’re very dull

[@kcata167]

That's because he was raised in a generation of getting your ass beat when you acting out, being raised without a father in your life and a mom being there going through hell and doing her best but also living in a era where social media wasn't taking over your life. Like me I'm like him and it's being raised in that generation that makes you feel your an old person in a young person body. Well that's what I think

[@RandomPersonsOpinion]

Right guys today dont compare

[@2quann]

I remember watching this on MTV videos 30 years ago and now that I rewatch it ..it hits me differently.

[@zebran7578]

I love 2pac, I love THAT he answer all the questions. Some dudes just being rude and walk away. Miss that legend 👼

[@elijahelijah2042]

No rapper today can walk the streets like this

[@kerollkeroro]

wow he sooo polite when answering question, no single cures n the way he answer so smart inteligence wow, such a man to look up to.

[@jameswilliam9160]

Unboxing Box you’re just saying that cause he’s black. So you think all blacks curse and talk loud all the time? And since you see a black person talking normal you’re in total shock? Wow. What if it was a white person you wouldn’t have said nothing since that is usually how whites talk. Proper with intelligence and proper grammar.

[@LetThereBeRaineTV]

James William Wow. No one can even give a compliment without being criticized! That is insane to me!

[@jameswilliam9160]

Raine it’s not criticism. I did not criticize anybody. Just the guy on this comment is being sarcastic and even if he’s not his comment has racist undertones as if blacks can’t talk with intelligence. The reporter was also well spoken didn’t curse or anything but that wasn’t a surprise I guess. Only if a black persons talk like that then it is

[@reileymartell4646]

@@jameswilliam9160 it has nothing to do with him being black, it's about rap and the identity people build from the music

[@RelentlessPedigree]

@James You are what is keeping racism alive. Brought it up for no justifiable reason. ▪︎The interviewer is not expected to cuss when speaking, regardless of gender or race. So that was irrelevant. They are expected to hold at least some kind of level of professionalism. ▪︎The original poster of the comment never claimed to be suprised. More like admired his choice of words and seemed inspired. ▪︎2Pac is an outspoken "rapper"/musician that is known to NOT hold his tongue, and not give a fucck when it comes to "pulling punches" - he is very direct. That said, it seemed like the comment was in good-manner and was a way of showing respect - when apposed to modern ignorant azz "rappers" that just don't have respect and lack true morals and values. You don't have to attack someone random with an assumptiom if you're not contributing anything valuable. There are other places, more important places, to get YOUR message across. As it is an important one that I agree with for the most part. - Just not in this context. Get'ta grip brotha 💪🏽👑

[@nnzizarene]

It was like she was trying her best to make him angry .......the king kept his cool.....LEGEND

[@alicesdad4292]

They were friends btw fk knows how you came to that conclusion

[@youstankhoe4309]

She’s asking real tough questions. He’s so socially smart he knows how to play their game. Learn from him!!!!!

[@Pllm30]

I noticed that too.

[@storyteller7994]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iwlWaml7qHm80

[@destinationfer2]

You just hating for no reason other than she had white bring up. Never once did she offend. Maybe you would rather hear her ask stupid questions or some ish.

[@nivita9830]

There was a purity about Tupac that really draws you in. His truth, his words, and the way he articulates his life/reality just really touch and captivate you. His interviews (still) have a powerful impact.

[@TMGettingMoney]

What a deep and profound interview. This woman is blessed and privileged to have interviewed the Legend Tupac. Salute and respect and RIP Tupac Amaru Shakur🙏🏾💙

[@jamaljamal59]

We lost Tupac at 25 almost 25 years ago and his name is still relevant till this day as long as we got KZbin or any type of music platform Tupac will live forever. He's truly the G.O.A.T. 🐐🎤

[@francophile4082]

👆✅

[@winterwarden]

Shrek spoke up when nobody else dared....

[@princessroyalty7879]

He left his music, videos, and interviews to help us keep our head up, so we want be afraid to stand up for what is right.

[@user-bz1kf1ww5l]

Absolutely. Only started listening to his music this year and my mind is blown

[@locadisa]

Yep. What they should do with the help of Vlad tv,MTV, and other interviewers is something like a 7 part Netflix melodrama of all of the "Death Row" players and their stories acted out from the time that they came to Death Row,met Tupac,Suge,Snoop,Dre up until Tupac's demise, Snoop's split from the record company and how it all came tumbling down. There are some great stories out there. So many left penniless and without good careers.Danny Boy has the best stories,The late Frank Alexander and Reggie Wright. Too many interviews on "You Tube" that really need to be compiled.

[@elite0510]

" if I go to South America they gonna love me " noo Pac not only south America but the whole world love u Rest In Peace PAC

[@stefanbraun7427]

I'm still in therapy for his death...

[@mkodyChallengesYOu]

@@stefanbraun7427 get well bro 🙏

[@mkodyChallengesYOu]

@@stefanbraun7427 keep ya head up

[@js6103]

We love you in South America 🤘🏿🖤

[@michaelmisgna7809]

Ya we love you to from est Africa eritrea 🇪🇷

[@emmamurphy7458]

I loved this brother when he was alive and I’m glad I appreciated him while he was alive!

[@dailypearls]

He recognized the importance of a father.❤