Next year will mark 20 years since we lost hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, due to a senseless act of violence that took place on a fateful Las Vegas night. It’s crazy how quickly time flies.
Kendrick Lamar, who many believe is the second coming of Pac, took the time today to pen a short, but powerful open letter to the late rapper.
I was 8 yrs old when I first saw you. I couldn’t describe how I felt at that moment. So many emotions. Full of excitement. Full of joy and eagerness. 20 yrs later I understand exactly what that feeling was.
INSPIRED.
The people that you touched on that small intersection changed lives forever. I told myself I wanted to be a voice for man one day. Whoever knew I was speaking out loud for u to listen.
Thank you.
K.L.
Rest in peace, Tupac. You have inspired and influenced many.
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