“Dear Mama” is the prime example of 2Pac’s gift for conveying complex emotions in song. Thugs cried before 2Pac, but they could cry more openly after him. 2Pac gave listeners and rappers license to communicate their sadness, frustrations, traumas, and anxieties with less fear of retribution. ![]() The New York-born poet and actor turned West Coast gangsta rap icon bared every part of his soul and psyche in his lyrics, connecting deeply with fans while breaking down a wall for his contemporaries and successors. Rappers were vulnerable on record before 2Pac, but his emotional bravery and transparency were unprecedented in his time.
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