Even as a youngster causin' ruckus on the back of the bus
I was a fool all through high school kickin' up dust
But now I'm labelled as a trouble maker who can you blame?

from 2Pac (Ft. Stretch) – Pain Lyrics on Rap Genius

In a succinct 3 bars, Pac illustrates the classic Nature vs. Nurture conflict. Whether born this way or a product of a system, it does not matter in this society because you face the consequences as an adult.

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