Eminem is one of the most influential rappers in hip-hop. Do you know who actually influenced the Detroit rhymer himself to rap? Apparently, Em was so enamored by Tupac Shakur that he actually sent his mother, Afeni Shakur, a letter.
In his 25 years on this earth, ‘Pac recorded more songs than probably any artist ever. While it was difficult to choose just 10 from his catalog, TheDrop.fm found the tracks that impacted in various ways.
Many rappers have prided themselves on "speaking the truth," or giving non-fiction depictions of their lives. Sometimes though, rap verses transcend realness and border on eerily prophetic. There may be no modern Nostradamus, but rappers are the next best thing. Here are 10 Rap Lyrics That Predicted the Future.
Tupac Shakur's mother has hit Entertainment One (aka EOne) with a lawsuit on behalf of her late son's estate over monies earned from the rapper's posthumous album.
It appears that a new biopic on Tupac Shakur could arrive as early as next year. According to Deadline, Morgan Creek Productions and Emmet/Furla Films have agreed to co-produce the film, tentatively called 'Tupac.'
'The Arsenio Hall Show' returned to television last week and many have been waiting for its comeback since it was announced last year. It isn't just for nostalgic purposes either; Nas (who appeared on the reincarnation this week) certainly wouldn't drop his "Bring back Arsenio" line in his poetic 'Queens Get the Money' if that was the case...
The way rappers string their words together with such flow and fluidity is a great art form. And for the fans who adore their work, their rhymes have become a source of inspiration.
While some loyal supporters are inspired to become lyricists themselves, others show their devotion by putting paint or charcoal to paper...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So a good bowl of cereal is a nice way to start off your morning. Now imagine your favorite rapper touting a popular cereal brand. That's the idea behind the Tumblr blog Rappers and Cereal...
Tupac Shakur may have died over a decade ago, but his legacy continues to inspire countless artistic efforts. And now that inspiration has reached Broadway.