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Tupac Shakur June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996

Tupac Shakur June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996. Early years. Son to Black Panther activist, Afeni Shakur Received an education in radical politics from his mother Difficult childhood, frequently moving around Brooklyn and the Bronx.

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Tupac Shakur June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996

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  1. Tupac ShakurJune 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996

  2. Early years • Son to Black Panther activist, Afeni Shakur • Received an education in radical politics from his mother • Difficult childhood, frequently moving around Brooklyn and the Bronx "My mama always used to tell me, 'If you can't find somethin' to live for, you best find somethin' to die for.'" – Tupac Shakur

  3. Cont. Early years • As a teen, he explored acting and dancing at the Baltimore School for the Arts. • Dance classes included Ballet

  4. His Music • Tupac’s music reflects on many social problems that he faced and witnessed during his time growing up in the slums of New York. • These include racism, violence, and the hardships of living in the ghettos.

  5. History of Rap • The roots of rap and hip-hop lie in the African tradition of orally expressing themselves during hardships. • The means by which an underrepresented group voiced their opinions. • A combination of other African-American forms of music such as Jazz, Soul, Gospel etc.

  6. Cont. History of Rap • Rhyming has been a part of African-American history since the time of slavery. • Slaves used it as a form of both entertainment and a way to express creativity and provide inspiration.

  7. Listening Guide • ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ • Back-up singers during chorus, similar to that of gospel music (call and response) • Lyrics speak of hardships of women in ghetto – an underrepresented, African-American group. • Dominance of percussion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXg84oYmhy4

  8. Listening Guide • ‘Life Goes On’ • Rhymes • Lyrics speak of life in the ghetto • Steady pulse of music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvB7enbuw74

  9. Works Cited • http://www.stanford.edu/class/e297c/poverty_prejudice/mediarace/socialsignificance.htm • http://www.biography.com/people/tupac-shakur-206528?page=1

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