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2Pac was one of the most newsworthy figures and as such he was constantly harassed by the Media, cameras and microphones shoved in his face, “now the media’s trying to test me, got the press asking questions, trying to stress me” Runnin'

Pac spitting at media cameras:

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Pac asks rhetorically if he is just a product of his environment.

He is also saying that the things he did to maintain were things he felt he HAD to do. People with money don’t realize what its like to have no other choice but they are quick to label someone a “criminal” because they won’t accept the fact that sometimes there is no other way.

This problem is compounded by the fact that the government has no constructive plan instituted to rehabilitate thugs besides locking them up.

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They see him on the news walking out of prison and being labeled as a menace by the media.

He felt crucified by the media, as depicted in his final album cover. No one truly knows Pac’s inner feelings only the ‘troubles’ reported by the media, he feels choked by the negativity surrounding much of his public persona.

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