hout ever regaining consciousness. His shooting remains a mystery, its motive the subject of much speculation by fans and industry insiders. Many people feel that it was a Bad Boy rapper who shot him, but there is little evidence to support this. Four years after his bereavement, Tupac continues to live on. The Greatest Hits album that was released after his death has sold over 4 million copies and "Changes" a new hit single from the album was the second most played video on MTV in 1999. Eric Boehlert, a writer for Rolling Stone Magazine, states, "While rock has had a host of fallen idols score hits from the afterlife, Tupac is the first rapper to sustain a career long after his death." 4 Tupac's strong voice and poetic lyrics keep the fans coming back. His music raps about his real life experiences and hardships as well as respect for women. Tupac's ostentatious way of living during his top years also drew fans to him. The rapper drove around in Mercedes and chauffeured cars while wearing clothes specially designed for him by top designers such as Versace. He wore loads of diamonds and platinum and not only did he express his wealth physically, he also expressed it through his music.The world knew Tupac Shakur as a troubled but successful performer. Sex, drugs, and violence encircled his life; however, he overcame and emerged as one of the most successful rappers of all time. Tupac was a man who loved his mother and who held great respect for women, whom he thanked and celebrated in his music. Many adults rejected his music due to the profane language and his gangster lifestyle; however, his fans will always appreciate the awesome quality of his music. His death brought renewed attention to Inner-City violence as well as corruption in the rap music industry and East Coast /West Coast feuds. It also put a dent in the music world and left a void in the hearts of his family and friends. As time goes on, Tupac's music will ...
