Wise Beyond His Years: Reflecting on 2Pac's (FULL) 1988 Interview

[@SoundBiteInc-]

When pac passed, the world stopped. And a few days after he passed , a music video for a song called I ain’t mad at cha depicted him in heaven . Imagine being a pac fan n seeing that

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

😥

[@Beauty4Ashes578]

I remember the day that he died in San Diego California as a immigrant young girl in 7th grade the earth literally stopped! The clouds were grey, gloomy and there was a deep sadness and sorrow in the air on that day. I didn’t know much about him prior (probably because I was too young lol) but the day that he died I knew and felt that something extremely wrong just happened to someone who was very important and needed to the world 🌍 I’ll mourn him forever 💜💜🌸

[@BigDipper907]

And then Hail Mary came out after that. I was in California and also was in 7th grade. When my friend told me i was in disbelief. I remember we went to the local big name brand record store I can’t remember the name of it, it wasn’t Sam goody tho. But you could pick a cd u wanted to listen to and they wud put it in for u and you cud sit down and listen to it so we went and listened to all eyes on me

[@hollymartin4717]

I could not agree more. Time stood still.

[@knutt81]

I feel like all of the people he mentions seeing in Heaven on "Thugz Mansion", are in that video. He was always thinking ahead.

[@kwenzaluthuli7446]

I'm from South Africa, 2pac was a role model to many youngsters when I was growing up..that man was a whole book.

[@bulelanintshoko-mh3jn]

Yeboo my brother

[@lepreconvict3606]

Discovering this interview in 2017 when I was a directionless and depressed 21 year old helped me see things clearer and set me on a better path than school ever taught me. Way more people should watch 2pac's interviews. Especially this one.

[@pmaximus5659]

Your the ONLY One who has reacted to this whole video! I appreciate you.. I’m now a huge fan

[@dee_pendable1]

Never saw this video, but I've seen numerous clips of different interviews. His clarity about life and his purpose is quite remarkable. I miss him and his music.

[@yuryberrios7003]

I feel the same... I love that I found this reactor... Quickly being 1 of my favorites

[@divinethug1]

Pac was a true visionary, a deep rational philosophical thinker. He transcended far beyond rap itself, and proved that the pen is indeed mightier then the sword. He wore his heart on his sleeve, the bigger and more famous he became, the more paranoid he got as well, combine that with hanging with the wrong crowd, getting shot, foreseeing his own demise, he got taken away, way to early, such a damn shame. R.I.P Tupac.

[@eliascoarts5221]

He was not shot because of hanging with wrong crowd . He was shot because he was a fearless warrior and those shot him took him as a threat because of what he stood for.

[@borngreat-4-life930]

He knew all along.

[@3514512]

When Pac died i cried like i lost my big brother my soil was hurting. because i was able to relate to him on all levels. i knew his heart from music that he put out into the world was different than everyone else.

[@jamie3093]

If you want to know more about Tupac’s life I thoroughly recommend ‘Resurrection’ it’s by far the most detailed and well produced piece of work about Tupac in my opinion - plus he narrates the whole movie ❤

[@kamalnz]

Also just a fun fact, believe it or not but some universities throughout the US offer classes to study his poetic works because he was that great of a lyricist/writer.

[@younginocent]

If you find any 17 years old of 2024 talking like this I will move to the 🌝 🌙 moon !!!

[@lalareallylikethat23]

We talk like this today 😅

[@gmac9987]

​@@lalareallylikethat23i have a twenty year old and 18 year old. No you don't

[@ShawnNDaHood]

@@lalareallylikethat23no yall don’t..never seen a teen have a deep conversation about the world..maybe about relationships or what they have been through but not about society!! Stop the cap

[@sarahtshehla9812]

Because ure 55 now 😂

[@stockstock6805]

​@lareshaparker9841 Yeah right 😂 In your warped alternate reality 😂

[@OldSkoolDad23]

Tupac doesn’t get enough credit for his intelligence.

[@lilmik551]

This was honestly a future president fr real talk dude had nothing but love in heart in mind

[@enriquequintero9547]

amen for real

[@Snakeman612]

He really DOES though!!! Js

[@TheAnduwan18]

He's well respected for his intellect

[@hollymartin4717]

Always wise beyond his yrs❤

[@rednaskela4830]

The amount of respect i have for this man and how much he could've achieved if he survived all the BS. Hope you someday stumble on his later interviews, he was not that gloomy before his passing....

[@NorrisFoxx]

The statement he made about himself being too trusting of people is so true as this very thing would end up causing him a lot of hard aches in the future.

[@dirrrtydawg9772]

This lady is a total gem.

[@JonathanGonzalez-jz4td]

Awesome reaction !!! Next ed Gordon interview!!!!

[@wetheones1]

That a great video

[@iwantmoney1239]

Afeni and Tupac’s documentary on Hulu is a must watch. Much love Auntie

[@kamalnz]

Surprised you watched that entire interivew. +100 mad respect. Tupac really was ahead of his time especially for his age. I highly recommend watching the five part 2023 documentary titled 'Dear Mama' directed by Allen Hughes which goes indepth into the lives of both Tupac and his mother Afeni Shakur. Look forward to more Tupac content!

[@msprincessjellyface]

you're very beautiful. also you have a beautiful soul. continue to be you.

[@seansta21]

To think he was only 17 and has this mindset & awareness

[@GeronFletcher]

Marin City California. San Francisco area. Small but my dad used to live there he loved it

[@fredrickgowans949]

RIP To The Homie Tupac Never Forgotten

[@jorgel.rivera270]

I can see all his interviews over and over I just never seen anyone so impactful either just words it’s so crazy thank you it blows my mind at 17 to have that mind. Only 1 PAC

[@vatorewilliams716]

The greatest rapper to ever live

[@gmac9987]

You were a few years older i was a couple of years younger than him. I really looked at this guy as the big brother i never had. I was the oldest of five but Tupac got me through alot in my life. I make my sons now listen to and pay attention to tupac. He was the realest

[@TheAnduwan18]

I love the respect that shes showing toward him. The thing that got me was when she heard him say we don't wanna live next door to the murderers. Her rraction to that made me follow her. Just wait till she hears some of his lyrics like when he said " they say my ghetto instrumental is detrimental kids as if they cant see the misery in which they live. I miss this dude. We muss this dude and he is the grratest if all time

[@rrrealizetv8158]

That's why 2pac was hit cause all of us would have made him unstoppable ❤ and they knew it

[@ynotsl500]

Love and miss you Pac!

[@GeronFletcher]

You should 100% watch the FX documentary that came out last year about Tupac and his mother Afeni. It’s INCREDIBLE

[@Dykita]

Great interview...So young and so clever and intelligent and sharp thinking...Brilliant and talented human being!

[@Randy_G]

I turned 18 in November of 1988 and totally see what he was saying. Gosh I cannot believe time has gone by soooo quickly. It is sad that you don’t appreciate those early years as much as you do when they are gone. 2 Pac was such an awesome person and had so much more potential if he wasn’t taken from this life. Thank you for your channel.

[@DorzellC]

Wisdom comes from being open, suffering and prospective. Without trail and tribulations and being open minded is why most people doesnt have the knowledge. Its a gift and a blessing that you cant forget.

[@kingRoddHumble2398]

My favorite revolutionary and rapper

[@chucktaylor824]

This was Pac fresh to California. The younger he was, the nicer he was (very well spoken). The older he got, he more ruthless and careless he was with his mouth. He just didn't GAF and understandably... the man was set up and shot 5 times! You can tell this was Still New York (Baltimore too?) Tupac. He'd probably only been in Cali a few months. As he became a permanent CA resident he just turned into that savage and menace we all knew. It's like the West Coast brought that other side of Tupac. Something we never "saw" or heard of when he was on the East Coast. I think this was Pac's 1st interview... just look how he talks. And if you hear his last (I believe was with Angie Martinez), it's probably the most aggressive Tupac we've seen. Pac said it himself... he didn't learn 'the game' TIL he came to California.

[@SMOOVKILL1]

Very ahead of his time.

[@ccjtv809]

Im from Baltimore and he's not wrong but we also have great culture as well

[@marisolm786]

If u can find the movie/documentary “resurrection “ he narrates his life story from the beginning to the end.My favorite!!

[@lilyhayfron2245]

I love how cool you are ❤❤❤ all the way from Ghana

[@leomamofokeng5104]

please try "2 Pac So Many Tears"...its a deep one

[@crypticpainter7643]

Second this request!

[@ryancliff6919]

a very good documentary about him and his mother Afeni is called Dear Mama - well worth the watch.

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

Yeah I reacted to the whole series on my Patreon. It really put a lot into perspective and I gained a newfound hero in Afeni! 🤗

[@mr.caldwell7065]

The 90s almost got us there..to no avail...

[@Downheartedxx]

loving the reactions, keep it up.👌

[@Lovelyone1]

I was in grad school when this beautiful human died. I was the only black person in my program. We were walking to our next class and I was so sad about it and one of my white class mates said…”yeah, but didn’t he deserve it??” I couldn’t believe she said that. I didn’t understand how anyone could feel that way about him. He was such a light and we knew it.

[@hellraiser1341]

Yess you can relate....

[@DerbyDad79]

I’m remember this I been a park fan since he was on Digital underground . I’m 44. He saved people‘s life in Atlanta Georgia , He got off look up the story

[@charleswilson6067]

Sorry I was late to your page,but glad Ifound you!! At the time of Tupac’s death,he was leaving Death Row Records.He was starting to rebut The New Black Panther Party with the vision of teaching education of all youths to change the direction he saw they were headed.I was 11 years older him at the time and was deeply into what was going on. Knew at the time his legacy would last!!!! So Thanks for your understanding ❤❤❤

[@smittybenzo4693]

The school of performing arts that Tupac attended is where he met Jada Pinkett (Smith) and became good friends.

[@MrMJB14]

love from Toronto

[@monchito418]

Hello Sharlene, you should try to get the interview in 1995 The lost Prison about Tupac Shakur.

[@SoundBiteInc-]

Who he thought was his father passed when he was five. His ACTUAL father reappeared in his life at the hospital in 94 when pac got shot five times when pac was 23. This was the first time they saw eachother in almost 20 years

[@SoundBiteInc-]

It’s a trip when u realize he was only alive 8 more years

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

Heartbreaking.

[@mralfonzohoward5175]

This is the best example of how Tupac was different than all other rappers

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

​​@@mralfonzohoward5175Not just rappers, let's not marginalize him. He was one of the most socially aware and intune teenager I've seen. He knew his purpose and wasn't afraid of it. I always felt like Pac, in a different kind of way, was my eras Malcom/King with all due respect. Each had their sins, but each made the ultimate sacrifice for us and while leaving such a profound multi generational impact.

[@stockstock6805]

Wow 😳😳 So true 😢

[@10graymichael]

Good reaction you should do the ed Gordon interview (after the game)

[@waynecoleman-ou9te]

2pac is 17 years old in the clip. He had 8 more years to make a huge impact before his passing at the age of 25, R.I.P. 2pac, 😏😏😏.

[@edwardsandoval521]

AWESOME reaction!! You need to do the Tupac Ed Gordon interview….. I’m just subscribed to your channel.

[@rquiles4881]

Do the 2 pac ed gordon interview next

[@vatorewilliams716]

He was way beyond his age

[@lovelymeee8229]

I enjoyed tht

[@corrynthia305]

You dont feel y ramble. I love hearing your commentary on him since you are knew to his music.

[@deonteamitchell3703]

He was 25 when passing away Born June 16th1971

[@walidbouz3617]

Loved your reaction on this. Thank you for the effort and time that you’re making to watch and upload these 🙏🏼🙏🏼. It’s weird how you said he’s smart and then see how he evolved in both music and as a person based on what he passed through.. this shift in his behaviour and personality is based on his life timeline before gettin accused & shot and after.. it is really interesting to see how life and people wantin him dead changed his demeanor and how you can obviously see it in his music and personality… thats why a lot of people wonder why he had contradicting sides the soft calm one and the aggressive angry one.. the below interviews are in order from 1994 till 1996 where u can recognize and see how his life was changin. All this and he was murdered when he was 25 only.. Would love to see your reactions on these interviews in order, along with Tupac music reaction videos ofcourse: Ed Gordon Interview (1994) before he was shot for the first time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWiWiWmPjbBopqMsi=mwBdj_kWv9ZdwhJH Prison interview (1995) after he was shot and is in jail for a charge that he did not commit kzbin.info/www/bejne/fputqniofahnncUsi=vEfjLODKdhPE0arz Lost Vibe Interview (1996) after he went out of jail and a few months before he was murdered: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XdcpefjLJ6Z7Msi=uJB-XauWFrl8mm-5

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to watching these!

[@KevinJohnson-sd3vv]

She is learning something new about life from 2Pac.

[@mychaljames8025]

Rodney wasn’t murdered, he was just beaten to a bloody pulp.

[@RealMagnolia]

Great reaction video after the Ed Gordon interview you should react to his interview while he was in prison at Clinton Correctional Facility!

[@quaresma9003]

Hey my Friend, react to JOURNEY "don't stop believin" live in Houston 1981. Iconic song, Amazing live performance with insane vocals & great guitare solo. Thanks 💐

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

Thanks for the request… I actually have seen that already. Thanks though. 🤗

[@NorrisFoxx]

Ugh! I was trying to post a list of his interviews for you to make it easier in case you wanted to react to more but KZbin keeps removing it as spam.

[@Slimmx]

You should react to his Ed Gordon interview

[@forty434]

Book by Tupac Shakur The Rose That Grew From Concrete pleases check it out its 2pac poetry writing

[@AntonOgb]

I think you mean To say Ronny king beat down. Hope I'm correct

[@MegaEnchik]

🤍 from mongolia 🇲🇳

[@trea10x41]

16:45

[@oagengliebenberg9219]

You must never feel bad for supporting revolution, revolution is always a good movement to stop oppression ❤🇿🇦

[@forty434]

I apologize you've got the story now use in for a treat

[@allenrice-cw8dc]

HEADS UP!!! so far you have been listening to the TAME Tupac songs Lol

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

Yes. A good place for me to start. 🤗😂

[@DemiGodX]

you weren't around when 2pac was alive? i assume he's from your era

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

I was alive, I was just in my own little world and rarely ventured out.

[@ryanB9722]

2pac: great interview seen it before. This man’s a legend. BUT…. With all due respect, I thought this lady would have something articulate to say that would have some sort of angled interjection to Tupacs thoughts. Instead it’s surface level interjecting and some things are just like what? Example: Rodney king didn’t get killed by the cops. Almost but he was brutally beat. If you can’t have that fact straight you shouldn’t even try to make a video around a legendary insightful black man.

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

I prefer to refrain from sharing my thoughts when I believe I might not fully understand or accurately represent the topic. My perspective on this matter is still forming, especially since I'm new to learning about 2Pac and exploring rap music. While I value your viewpoint, I believe that being open to new information is a key part of learning. Regarding Rodney King, I acknowledge my error and the incorrect year I mentioned.

[@26Rio]

It may seem like things are coming back or in waves but as a member of an oppressed community you realize that in actuality nothing has changed. Laws and restrictions have been changed but that is only to give our society plausible deniability of the racism that is inherent in our country’s infrastructure, even if not all of this racism is entirely of malice but rather just passed down plain ignorance and lack of empathy.

[@moluvkbalalala8878]

#PUSHWITHCOMMENT

[@joneschilufya867]

The thing he says about women not liking good men is just sad. Somewhere along the way someone convinced our women to like bad things for them.

[@donnaweathers5335]

Rodney King was beat to a pulp not murdered.

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

Yeah. I was corrected. I remembered it wrong. (Sorry.)

[@Tapnyan]

We got robbed...

[@fredrickgowans949]

The LA Riots Were Back In 1992

[@ValerieJohnson-nl9wu]

Tupac was killed bc he wanted to go out on his own musically. He owed Sugar Knight r Albums for getting him out of jail, he completed all 3 and Suge didn't want to let him go, not sticking to their agreement😡

[@darrenfearon4288]

Candice Owens was reacting to this video and she does what other maga republican does by finding ways to put black people down , some of what she was saying was disgusting. She says she is christian but saying he comes across as gay and laughing at the thought that a black teenager is intelligent.

[@RetroToMetroReactions]

She’s ridiculous!! 🤬