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8 pages in length. Despite his death, Tupac Shakur continues to fascinate the world and inspire people with his poetry and music, which remains at the top of the charts. The enigma that surrounds Shakur's death is just as mysterious as his ongoing popularity nearly seven years after his death. That some believe he is even still alive speaks to the notion that Shakur's entire existence revolved around escaping the cultural determinism about which he vocalized. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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surrounds Shakurs death is just as mysterious as his ongoing popularity nearly seven years after his death. That some believe he is even still alive speaks to the notion
that Shakurs entire existence revolved around escaping the cultural determinism about which he vocalized. "Before his death, Shakur, 25, was a music icon for many who saw him as
a voice for young people rebelling against their lot in life...But he also was heavily criticized, before and after his death, for his violent lyrics and negative depictions of women"
(Scott, 1997, p. PG). Just what is Shakurs appeal, and why has it lasted this long after his death? "Likened to a prince" (Scott, 1997, p. PG), Shakur tried
to express his angst toward racial, cultural, economic and social determinism, ills he contended held down entire populations of people because of their place upon the status ladder. Utilizing
rap music as a means by which to hammer his point home in the most appropriate way possible for African-American heritage, Shakur embraced "the narrativity of power and vision" (Yancy
PG) through the power of song. In order to understand the effect Shakurs music still has upon his fans, one must first
understand the meaning behind the words. Perhaps the best definition of this particular type of musical expression is being "the culture of urban ghettos" (Beau, 1998). It represents
the self-expression of young people whose life is spent primarily on the streets; the music and dance, as well as the specific style of dress, play an integral role in
defining their social attitude and status. As rap made its way to the international sector, streets were buzzing with the breakbeats and other natural vocal rhythms. It was
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