Tupac - My Block - Reaction - This cuts deep.

These circumstances are heartbreaking. To consider some of the sensless lives lost and and aftermath that follows is devestating. Yet another incredible recounting of hardship that will not touch most of us, but for those caught in this cycle, my heart breaks...

[@aliciadarga6993]

Tupac is one of the deepest lyricists you'll ever encounter. His messages still ring true today, 25 years after we lost him. If you want to learn more about him, his book a rose from concrete is a good place to go

[@Danny_R_]

The rose that grew from concrete* ;)

[@mj_1258]

Yes! Em aka I love pac . I was as a teen 😃 n 90s we jam him all THE TIME ALL COLORS RACES AND 🔥🔥

[@BenB-yk7kd]

Or his music

[@joelholland8523]

Great book.!! Owned it since 2012. And still have it now. IN THE EVENT OF MY DEMISE 👌 I like how with the photos you see a teenager. Then couple years later, THE DON..!! All pimped out in his suit.

[@oniebaloney]

i lost my 17 year old daughter, suddenly in her sleep, she was healthy her death was ruled as unascertained, no matter how you loose a child, your life is forever changed

[@larryshair]

I am so very sorry. I can't even begin too imagine...

[@tazzgirl3778]

So sorry for the lost of your daughter. I joined the club no parent wants to be in. March 29, 23 I lost my son to cancer.

[@masoncooper418]

PAC changed my life as a kid some of it was good some bad. When your a young kid with no father music can be almost brainwashing. At the same time some nights I sat up crying praying to god for it to stop. I would put on my headphones, and sit for hours at night listening to pac. His posters covered my walls I love Tupac more then just a fan to me he was a role model a savior, and someone who I truly believed saved my life.

[@DatboifromTX]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@eduardoferrarese4270]

I feel the same bro😢 thanks for this comment

[@cornellblevins1778]

Pac influenced my life also, and I’m just a year younger than Pac!! Dude probably the most influential musician ever bar none

[@darrylhicks1663]

Same here brother! Tupac helped me fight through depression, and all the lonely days/nights in foster care.

[@joshuajohnson1796]

Crazy to think he was only 25 and had such an understanding of life.. this man was a straight poet and storyteller and till this day it makes me sad he was murdered and taken too soon

[@cob6648]

i'm turning 25 soon and it's crazy to think life would already stop for him I can now relate damn

[@Wash_fold]

“Theirs no need for you to fear me, if you took the time to hear me, maybe you will learn to cheer me” 2pac

[@BegodeEx30]

2Pac was the son of Black Panthers & was raised to be one himself & in combination of experiencing life being poor, in a broken home, mother on drugs whom was in prison while pregnant with him, raised in violent neighborhoods, he was far more conscious of the evil & hardship in this world on many levels (personally & politically) than youth who are often shielded from the harsh reality of life so being he actually lived what he spoke his passion came through in ways others whom rap about what they never lived can't deliver. In addition to his Panther Cub upbringing & personal struggles he was trained in the arts of Poetry, Shakespeare Plays & read books like Art of War, The Prophet, The Prince by Machiavella & he undoubtedly had a spiritual side & awareness (to some extent). While he was a troubled young man he was also a far more advanced in knowledge & social consciousness than the average young Black male raised in similar destitute situations.

[@larryshair]

Thanks for this Lewis!

[@noneyabeeysnass8283]

Far more advanced than most if not any kid of that age.

[@oscarb780]

Hello Chris, blessings, sir. Unconditional Love by 2pac is also a great one. Thank you for your help bridging the message. -Rosco

[@whyhellotherestranger]

I was a die hard Pac fan in high school. It's great rediscovering him with ya, Chris. Thank you for the reaction.

[@rickdownes8205]

This song is an example of why a lot of people say 2pac is the best of all time , although that’s debatable, his impact on the game is absolutely unmatched

[@mrbond3004]

Bro it's not even debatable, Pacs energy is unmatchable and unreal, his ferocious and clinical lyrics, story telling dexterity, abilities, skills and voice while telling a relatable and emotional story and his overall impact in hiphop and beyond is more than legendary and eternal 😮 inshort his music transcend hiphop and rap

[@emekaokoroma7517]

Pac is the standard for me. No one else comes close.

[@KingImran18]

Great reaction my friend keep it up, looking forward to more Tupac reactions from you

[@osariemenagbonavbare2449]

Pac is the representative telling the true stories of all the blocks

[@StandAlone1129]

Thank you for listening and looking into our side 🙏🏿

[@davisrichard3440]

Man when I was in my early 20's n doing bad, I would plat this song n tears would roll down my eyes n after the song finished I would get a uplifting feeling that would help me get thru the next day! Luv ya pac! Great reaction

[@mralfonzohoward5175]

He was so ahead of his time

[@davisrichard3440]

That bit you wer trying to hear, was pac reminiscing on when he lost his virginity on a certain street/block

[@davisrichard3440]

All these area share the same poverty n could relate to diz song

[@jtrem08]

Really great reaction. Aside from being a song writer and poet, Tupac was a voice of a generation and is still highly relevant today. I think you'll love Hellrazor, discussing some of the same topics in My Block but from a different perspective with a little more edge and anger. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imqVpmaVr5yXiZo

[@kelcoo4018]

Look, I’m a white boy from Scandinavia but 2 pac told the truth if ya ask me. He said things that’s relevant to this day. 1 of the true humans ever lived.

[@BenB-yk7kd]

A great artist

[@brofasa9255]

This song was my introduction to Tupac back when I was about 13. That song changed my worldview forever.

[@mralfonzohoward5175]

He always spoke about what was happening he was not just about the rappedy rap rap stuff or sounding tuff He truly understand the power of words so he always tried to speak truth and try to inspire and uplift and bring attention to issues that need attention and never just make everything about himself He tried to speak for those who couldn't speak for themselves

[@scrscr3246]

He speaks from the heart. The beat is a heart-beat

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

Em is great and all but PAC is just on another level.

[@kennymack6492]

Goat indeed

[@bendecidospr]

For your question, its the latter. He always believed in representing your block, and understood that thats where this concept of gangs comes from (on a basic level). But, he wished people could use that concept of gangs and representing for good, rather than for war. So, it was a general call for unity, rather than merely his "side."

[@trevorsorensen9562]

Pac was much more than just a rapper. He was an activist. He was wise beyond his years.

[@knightrider693]

The will never be another Pac. Street poet, entertainer, legend

[@nate6382]

What I love about 2 pac the most is when he was doing music everything then in rap everyone would be same basically rapping about selling drug's, sleeping with women, gun's and gang stuff and money.. but Shakur was different sure sometimes he might rap that but a lot of the time he's music was more heartfelt and uplifting and emotional type songs but would be creative and talk about from the street life point of view Hope I explained it well it's hard just simply he was and still amazing and listen all the time

[@sydneefunnel]

Yes we do need more people like Pac in our world. He lived and saw the struggles and he wanted the war on the streets to stop. I don't know if him mentioning all those cities was a call out for unity but based on his music catalog, I would say so. He is one of, if not the deepest lyricist I've ever listened to. The way he can turn pain into a poetical stories is amazing. You should check out The Rose that Grew from Concrete, a book of his poetry. Unconditional Love...beautiful song. Happy Holidays Chris!

[@brofasa9255]

I might be mistaken, but I belive every place he called out is a place he lived at some point in his life. Showing that "my block" doesn't end at the street corner.

[@richv.1594]

Loved this reaction Chris. Made me laugh when you started out, “not one-Pac not three-Pac”. One of the things I love most about you and your reactions is just the shear emotion and honesty you show. I hope you never lose that part of yourself. You always seem “real” and not posing a fake persona like most people I know. Much admiration, love and respect.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Rich! You’re too kind! Feel the same way about you bud!

[@alastairbell7084]

Tupac was so deep his lyrics hit me harder than a freight train straight to the heart while he was still alive I was 16 years old across the pond in the UK so when he died I felt a great loss and I shed many tears he was gone but his legacy and voice and lives on!!! The only person since he has passed to come near Pac’s words has been Eminem! I don’t believe in coincidence that Tupac passed in 1996 and Eminem was just coming onto the scene about this time too

[@jeffparsons6509]

I’ll be 40 next Tuesday. I grew up on Pac(mostly after his death unfortunately) and Eminem. And you are right, there is rap that is detrimental to our society and thoughts. But the rap/rappers that show their vulnerabilities and share relatable stories is what really drew me in to rap at an early age. Music is my favorite drug.

[@jamescurrie7678]

My perception is that most people listen to music that they can personally relate to and sympathise with what they are hearing, for most of us we don’t live the lives that many rappers do or have but when you switch to listening and empathising you find you can still be equally drawn into the emotion of the track if not even more so

[@larryshair]

I agree. One thing that I admire about Em's content is that it's pretty relatable to many of us at different levels.

[@juliomrrr]

That was 1 of my favorite reaction by you. Nicely done breaking it down.

[@larryshair]

Thanks!

[@zoegartham312]

"Can't explain a mother's pain, when her son drops.." "...In The Ghetto." Maybe it's because I'm slightly older and have a genuine appreciation for oldies, but that line, your commentary... it just brought up Elvis for me. "And as her young man dies (In the ghetto), on a cold and gray Chicago mornin' another little baby child is born in the ghetto".

[@freddiblac2808]

Thanks Larry for lending a ear!Two different world!Keep up the good work my BROTHER.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Freddie!!!!

[@del8224]

Wouldn't say this is anywhere near Tupac's best song or deepest lyric... but, it's 2pac and his music, persona, etc helped me a lot when I was younger!

[@tylorsmith7580]

He literally explains to black people what the issue is in their community, why it's happening, and that it needs to stop. " black on black crime legendary " this is one of his deeper songs. Pac was never a lyricist.

[@del8224]

@@tylorsmith7580 hmm... I find it simplistic

[@mr.jglokta191]

Tupac is a poet and structures his songs that way (most times at least) Eminem is a word-smith and always look for the most complex structure as if he still needs to prove something

[@derricknjohnson]

I really enjoyed this analysis of the big picture and empathizing. So many people judge because they just can't grasp the "why". It's never as easy as opinions make solutions out to be.

[@georgewinbush4309]

Tupac aka Makaveli it's the only artist to ever touch my soul

[@ee65071]

@larryshair awesome reaction. I love seeing your reaction. It’s crazy to think someone in their early 20s had so much perspective and understanding. It would be awesome if you could react to his full interview with Ed Gordon

[@SamuelSivak-xo6ns]

Pac is Gangsta poet 💯🙏

[@surcentro2134]

We need more people like you to open their hearts and minds and understand that what we do is things that we're forced to do to get by and not things that we want to do. We need help.

[@Una...]

I just found your channel. Hi Ren was the first video I watched (amazing, btw). Seeing someone my age, who sees and understands, gives me hope. Thank you for creating a channel.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much! Welcome aboard!

[@cedricburns4620]

💔😔🙏🏾🌎🌍👑STILL HEARTBROKEN THEM COWARDS TOOK HIS LIFE AND THEY WONDER WHY WE STILL LIVE THROUGH US. BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND THANK GOD FOR MOMMA AFENI 👑 WE QUESTION NOT THE LORDS WILL.

[@chrismcmeekin9943]

I've listened to this song a lot and I always thought the chorus said "On my block we still play." And I can't explain what it is about the beat, maybe it's the drums and the guitar coming back in, but something happens at 10:13 in this video and 1:47 in the actual song that just forces me to nod my head, it's sounds so good. I've listened to it over and over and it's the only time that happens in the entire song.

[@jayeh4375]

I’m pretty sure they sing “play” in some parts. There are some other lyrics in this video that are slightly off. This is one of my all time favourite Pac songs.

[@bezzy_ozz]

Hi! All the cities/states he mentions at the end of the song are the places where he grew up. He started off in harlem, then baltimore then Atlanta, then marine city, then oakland. I might be forgetting some places. But those he mentions at the end of the song are the places he says made him into the man he became.

[@nightdreamer9]

2Pac was more of a poet than a rapper when he would just write down what was in his heart. The problem was he wrote what he saw in his environment.

[@Svensson-pi5cc]

Can we get a PacMonday or somethin? 🙏 Would be nice with a Pac video each week and for you to also do a bunch of his interviews!! 🙏

[@patriciajohnson9654]

Life is so fragile......everyone got another wake-up call with the tragedy at Club Q here in our city. But out of such evil rose support and goodness. Love you Chris 🤗. Please always stay safe. patti

[@larryshair]

Agreed. Love ya too!

[@Bruce-jh5vt]

I give you 5 stars ⭐️ my friend…a great reaction for my N*##a PAC…Bless 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much!

[@redz23z]

Tupac - Life Goes On

[@z28burnout]

The intro gave me memories of the "8 Mile" battle scene. "1 Pac, 2 Pac, 3 Pac, 4. 4 Pac, 3 Pac, 2 Pac, 1. You're Pac, he's Pac, no Pac, none."

[@hugogarcia7234]

Tupac knew he wasn’t going to love past a certain age and actually recorded vocals to 100’s of songs that got released after his death.

[@paulfilmsfights]

Hello sir. Fyi when he mentions baltimore, los angeles, and oakland were his residences. Then he calls for all these places to represent their block like he does his and look at it like he does with these lyrics. Thank you for the content.

[@Jawwaad1111]

Much props for PAC remembering and giving a shot out to Old York and Cator here in Baltimore at 16:22.

[@that_averagetyp]

Loved the reaction! 🙂 Can't wait for December line up! 🎄☃️ P.S. And expect A LOT of comments reminding you about MGK in January, lol 😁

[@jamescurrie7678]

You have to remember that rap is more like a sport so there is competition between rappers, as Hip-Hop starts at an underground level in venues where artists go up against each other to show their talents and that vein continues then throughout their careers. Although many “beefs” have been taken to far you have to understand the origin

[@frankyfish1177]

You need to do “unconditional love! “ Keep up the good work from Australia

[@johnleven8907]

Larry you're amazing.

[@larryshair]

Awww, thanks John! You are very kind.

[@krazyk1799]

Great reaction

[@mrbond3004]

He was calling the cities that had impacted his upbringing , made him what he dreamt of and also calling those cities for peace so that they could all be in the same block together that is my block

[@DarkMajava]

I would love to hear your reaction to 2pac - Thugz Mansion some day, i think there is too few reactions to that in the youtube world and its one of my faves from him. Song has so deep meaning and even deeper after he's gone. It has a messages we all can use, even though it's through his eyes of course.

[@anderschristiansen9520]

Great reaction 👍🏼 A few other suggestions: So Many Tears Better Dayz Until the end of time

[@jacquelinefirkins994]

Well said!!!!!! 🤘 🙏

[@sascha_maxine]

Fr I can't wait for the Christmas run I haven't been this excited for Christmas since I was like 8 or smth 🎅🎄🤶

[@cedricburns4620]

🌎🌍👑🙏🏾😔💔THING CAN GET BETTER IF WE TURN BACK TO OUR CREATOR

[@larryshair]

Absolutely agree!!!!

[@raiden6852]

More 2pac!!

[@waynesouza4239]

You should do Ballad Of A Dead Soldier... thats my favorite 2-Pac song.

[@lincolnfontes5099]

Pac is the greatest. People don't get it. The greatest rapper of all time. Check out, " I wonder if heaven got a ghetto," and "until the end of time." You will thank me

[@bouboubrown8202]

Imagine this man lived until 50.... He would be a president

[@scrscr3246]

He’s calling out basically all hoods, there’s a ghetto in each city. So he’s representing ghetto USA. The struggle worldwide. It’s all the same. We are all one people, only divided by lies, and hate

[@salhernandez4928]

You need to hear all sides of tupacs music there's a song for however your feeling at the moment!!!

[@kylemackay1778]

Been watching a few of your videos would really love to see your reaction too hilltop hoods an Australian hip hop group. An emotional track from them is called through the dark. Or fifty in five where they list 50 of the world’s problems in 5min

[@TimeNap]

Street Fame is a really good song. He said the words in a verse and it made me think of it. Maybe that can be a post Xmas reaction?

[@drealskero]

Late to the party. The first few places he called are places he lived at. Then the clarion call to all the others to represent! Mr. Shakur was a poet and prophet. Got a sub from me as well.

[@TimeNap]

I love Tupac and he's my favorite artist. But unfortunately he got himself killed. He didn't have to beat that dude up at MGM after the Tyson fight but he was going WILD. When Mike Tyson was in jail he called Tupac and told him he needed to calm down. When Tyson is saying you have to chill I think you need to take a step back. But he was all out all the time. Passion personified.

[@mrbaibureh4878]

2pac lived in all those blocks he mentioned

[@Mr_Kartier]

Yeah I'm from his block in the Bronx 183 and Walton ave

[@patriciajohnson9654]

Don't forget your Santa hat for December reactions! 😂 lol Ho Ho Ho

[@larryshair]

lol!

[@lucasnooker]

Check out Ghetto Gospel. it's one of the less aggressive of his songs I think you will really enjoy... very prolific lyrics...

[@dirtycrawford1917]

Ur listening to the Finest to ever bless the mic !!

[@matthewm9342]

Got mad love for 2pac he’s a GOAT forsure RIP man. But please man I’m begging, react to Joyner Lucas “Devils Work” And COCONA she’s dope asf!!

[@cst2437]

Hey I've been requesting The Avett Brothers for like forever - I know you would love them! Please react to their songs The ballad of love and hate or No hard feelings! You will NOT regret it 🤩

[@Downheartedxx]

🔥🔥🔥

[@baeliesweetheart6545]

You should do his song Ambitionz Az A Ridah and Hail Mary

[@ruraku9005]

Please react to: Tupac - So Many Tears

[@taghiahmad548]

Before I start watching the video I suggest you harry mack he’s awesome🙏

[@kalyanifae8331]

Viva La Mackaveli 🎉👏🏼

[@dirtycrawford1917]

Ur listening to The Finest to ever bless the mic !!

[@larryshair]

Thanks for the comments, DC!

[@andrewhernandez67]

Those neighborhoods are the places he lived when his family had to move around ,part from her mom being wanted by the FBI for being part of the Black Panthers

[@yoshiodiaz8600]

Tupac was indeed a generational force extinguished way too soon. Forged of militant mind and intellect he was a threat in the eyes of "society." As to your question about the cities, the answer is both. He was born in New York, moved to Maryland as a youth then to California where he bounced around LA, Oakland and so on. The other cities were locations where had associates and people he made music with while alive. But he wanted to unite everybody as one which he had plans on doing which was part of his death

[@Matt-cz7xe]

Pac lived in new York California atlanta.baltimore

[@doubleoflims8291]

thanks friend :D

[@martinaward666]

Yes he'd trying to say it's all the blocks all the street we're all the same

[@poolhallshark]

👍👍👍👍

[@Martin-bh5px]

React to Digital Underground - what’s up wit tha luv music video. 2Pac is featured in that song

[@joannacherrez8767]

I have always loved him, he was always relatable to me. I was shocked when I got older, that people out there don't like him. How could you not??? I'm so happy you opened your heart to him. Please watch "Lord give me a sign" by DMX (there's no curse words in the original song, so you don't have to worry about censorship) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2m4kJqIap2YgLc

[@HoldMeBack]

Plz do more 2pac

[@Machiavelli_mzee]

I recommend you react to 1. Eminem_beautiful pain. 2. 2pac_16 on a death row.

[@nawak1048]

if u want another deep Pac tracks do dopefiends diner and life goes on plus uncondional love Request from England

[@JuanGonzalez-we9hh]

If you love stories with substance, meaning, and vivid imagery + sprinkles of Jesus you got to hear Kendrick Lamar good kid mad city…. But fair warning you have to hear from front to back to really feel the full weight of it.

[@regiiment]

Listen to more Tupac! And also check out Token, more specifically his song Happiness. Keep up the great content!

[@delmontegreenbeans]

#REPARATIONS. We wouldn't have had to become gangster if there weren't systematic landmines to dodge.