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How Did Tupac Change African American Culture

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“That’s just the way it is”; probably the most well known issued statement by American’s when it comes to wanting change. Sadly, it is often said that rap lyrics carry little to no meaning and are often perceived as a rant, references to sex, drugs, crime, etc, but for one song in particular, that stereotype changed and is still to this day widely recognized as that. Tupac Shakur, a well known rap artists who influenced the world with his creativity through the use of rap allowed for one song in particular to see the world in a whole new perspective. “Changes” which was released in 1992, clarifies all the problems and issues many people of color, specifically African American’s face in society as well putting out a direct message that change
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