After years of being ridiculed, labeled for his harsh lyrics and "thug mentality," the true value of Tupac's music is finally getting the credit that he deserved. "Dear Mama," a song dedicated to his mother, Afeni Shakur, was deemed culturally significant by the Library of Congress. Shakur is only one of three emcees to be placed in the Library of Congress.
According to www.sohh.com Afeni Shakur's reacted to her son's induction by saying, "I'm incredibly touched. It could have been any song, but I'm honored they chose 'Dear Mama' in particular. It is a song that spoke not just to me, but every mother that has been in that situation, and there have been millions of us. Tupac recognized our struggle, and he is still our hero." (All Hip Hop) For those of you who don't know, the song is about a single mother who struggles with drug addiction and poverty level living conditions while trying to take care of her children.
Former Vice President Dan Quayle tried to ban Tupac's music from even hitting shelves. He claimed that there was no place in society for his type of music and even went as far as claiming that "gangster rap" was the reason cops were being killed. Well I wonder what Quayle has to say now.
Regardless of what anyone used to believe or still does believe, Tupac Amaru Shakur was a legend in music and a legend in the community. His music was more than just "gangsta rap;" it had significant messages. "Dear Mama" and "Brenda's Got A Baby" are just 2 of many that prove my point so everyone should try opening their ears before denying Tupac his place on the throne.
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