The best Tupac lyrics are hard to come by, considering just how many iconic lyrics the legendary rap talent has out there. On just about every Tupac song, there's multiple bars which are difficult to forget. Today, we're gonna be taking a look at 15 of his best, in no particular order.
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Tupac was very politically savvy, and wasn't afraid to show it in his lyrics. This particular lyric shined a light on the ridiculousness of fighting wars abroad when we have our own domestic issues.
Tupac was as insightful as he was dangerous. He clearly had an open awareness of the full scope of his gangster lifestyle, while still opting to continue living it.
Like many other rap greats, Tupac made sure to shine a light on the dangers that come with money. It's more than just a blessing, it can also yield some negative effects as well.
Like we mentioned earlier, Tupac was an outspoken critic on political topics. In this lyric, he asks a rhetorical question which points to the elephant in the room: the preference white Americans were getting over himself and his people, even in jail.
In this song, Tupac tells a sad story - while also giving valuable insight to people who come from a similar background as he does. In this insightful lyric from 2Pacalypse Now, Pac explains that being in a ghetto doesn't mean you have to be complacent.
Tupac's love for his mother was unrelenting. Though he saw all aspects of her, he would always choose to primarily focus on the good. What a wholesome quality.
Remember - this list isn't in order, if it was, there's a good chance it'd end up at the number one spot. Tupac's poetic nature is constantly showing up in the most graceful ways in his music, and this is such a clear example.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé would go on to use this hook as inspiration in their collab song, "03 Bonnie and Clyde." If this doesn't give away how impressive of a bar this is, we're not sure what will.
Again, Pac asks an impactful question - another rhetorical question that highlights how backwards America's been since its earliest days. He's one of the best at this lyrical tactic.
In this bar, Tupac puts men on the spot - calling them out for their illogical treatment of women. He wonders: how could they treat women so poorly despite heavily relying on them since birth?
Anyone else remember Lil Wayne going on to utilize this bar in his song "Right Above It"? Once again, Tupac has insightfully inspired the next generation of hip-hop greats with his thought-provoking lyrics.
Tupac pointed out a notion of black beauty that many weren't fully confident in at the time. He flipped the script that society had laid out in this lyric, and did so poetically.
In this bar, Tupac talks about the need for calmness, regardless of the circumstance. In a nutshell: be wise with your decisions, even if it takes you a moment to gather yourself.
Tupac points out an often overlooked idea - that nobody is immune from the law, even the very best of criminals. All it takes is one bad day to end up in jail, even for a veteran criminal.
On his song "Ambitionz az a Ridah," Pac speaks of the pain suffered behind the veil of luxury in his gangster rap lifestyle. Fancy cars didn't heal the emotional burden of his life. That's it for our list of best Tupac lyrics.
