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Although he tackles various different topics in his music, Tupac was generally perceived as an egotistical character in media outlets. His affiliation with certain figures in society as well as gang-related activities added fuel to the fire and painted him as an outlaw of the music industry. His music solidified him as a turbulent force amongst his peers and ignited some infamous rivalries. There were no limits to Tupac's creative mind and colorful character and its evident in his music. .
In one of his most well-known songs, "All Eyez On Me,"" Tupac shares with the world his perspective on why he is the center of all things good and bad. At first listen, one can assume that he seems very arrogant and self-assured. The song opens with Tupac speaking in a manner that can almost be identified as narcissistic. He repeats the title of the song a few times to not only reiterate the significance of it but also indicate his awareness regarding his public image. One can assume that it is slightly hinted that he is intentionally acting out for the purposes of being the topic of conversation for others as demonstrated by his lyrical awareness. He continues on by reciting a fiery verse accompanied by charges towards his adversaries. In this verse he claims:.
I bet you got it twisted you don't know who to trust.
So many playa hatin' niggas tryin' to sound like us.
Said they ready for the funk, but i don't think they knowin'.
Straight to the depths of hell is where those cowards goin' (1-4, Shakur).
As a reader, these fighting words by Tupac are quite easy to interpret. These lines clearly embody both confidence and insecurity. The lack of trust he points out in the first line is a clear indication that he takes insecurity and doubt very seriously. Trust, or lack thereof, is a constant element throughout this song and can very well represent a deeply rooted conflict in Tupac's life due to the frequent references.