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Tupac Shakur changed my life.
That’s a big statement but I meant every word.
Everyone in this industry has a moment where they realized they loved music. For me, that moment was hearing the album “All eyez on me.”
Granted this was not his first album, or even the first time I’d heard hip hop. However this was the first time that I found myself moved by music. Pac has been called a lot of things. And his legacy leaves a lot of questions and debates. But for me, Tupac represented humanity in its purist state. Yes, he was a walking contradiction. But in his contradictory songs he showed me that it was okay to be flawed. His music represented every emotion we go through: Happiness, sadness, jealousy, anger, hatred, hurt, joy, love, sorrow, remorse, revenge, understanding, inspiration. EVERYTHING. And while its debatable depending on your region of upbringing and personal preference; Tupac Shakur, in my life, is the greatest artist of all time, and I am eternally grateful for the influence his music has had on my life.
Happy Birthday Pac.
You are appreciated.
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xoxo,
Devi
Last week I had the privilege of emceeing the Operation Hope 5MK launch event. Afterwards I sat down with Quincy Jones, QD3, founder of operation hope John Hope Bryant, Tyrese, Jeff Johnson, and Andrew Young. In part 1 of the video discussion we talked about Tupac’s legacy and misconceptions and how to make smart sexy.
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Today marks 13 years since Tupac was murdered. He was one of the most misunderstood, talented, controversial, and creative people to ever grace this earth. Not to mention, in my opinion the greatest rapper of all time. Through he music he was able to convey every human emotion. He was extremely contradictory yet beautifully vulnerable.
I lived most of my musically conscious life to him.
HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED!
Peep this amazing and eerie VIBE footage:
xoxo,
Devi
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