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The Artist 2Pacology Table of Contexts !2
Adventures with 2PAC Brainchild/Protege ...............................................................3

Trapped In A Lineup ...................................................................................................6
Spark Battery in ya Back ............................................................................................8
Don't call it a comeback ...........................................................................................14
How to be the Greatest OF ALL TIME G.O.A.T .....................................................18
So you want to be a Star? ................................................................................22
Tupac Image .............................................................................................................25
Golden Rules of ThugLife ...............................................................................41
2 Pac & Thug Life Suunnittelin ................................................................................42
Letter to Moms’ .........................................................................................................46
JUICE .......................................................................................................................51
Ticking Thyme Bomb ...............................................................................................53
Training how 2 B A 'Don' .........................................................................................56
All revolt no resolution .............................................................................................59
MIDDLE FINGER GOES OUT TO ALL MY HATERS .........................................64
God Complex.............................................................................................................66
Trial by Fire ...............................................................................................................69
Friends... How many of Us got them? ......................................................................70
Greatest Of All Time ................................................................................................72
Kopy Kats Era ..........................................................................................................75
Puffy Biggie 2Pac Triangle .......................................................................................79
Blood on Puffy's hands .............................................................................................81
Initiate ThugLife Sequence Commence ...................................................................85
Backstory Memoirs ...full disclosure ........................................................................87
the BluePrint Breakdown .........................................................................................97
Makaveli Codex ......................................................................................................114
Revelations Bitter Sweet ........................................................................................120
Just when I thought I was out they bring me back in .............................................125
Hoods first Black super hero Tupac .......................................................................128
Legacy ....................................................................................................................130
2pac Epilogue Revelations .....................................................................................132
LINKS ....................................................................................................................134
Evolution of an Artist Shared 2Pac experiences .....................................................135
The Artist 2Pacology Adventure !3
Adventures with 2PAC Brainchild/Protege
In Manhattan, Hip-Hop started appearing at clubs like Ne-

gril, Smalls Paradise, and the Roxy, a former roller rink at
Tenth Avenue and 18th Street in Manhattan. The Roxy. was
a living laboratory for the Hip-Hop musical innovation of
the moment, when uptown and downtown cultures met
hardcore and hip-hop emerging simultaneously. Above the
door was a sign: COME IN PEACE THROUGH MUSIC.
Saturday nights a regular at The Roxy in the epicenter of
the New York hip-hop scene 1983. I was to young to attend
but that didn’t stop me. I would get into the Roxy early in
the day when kids could roller skate. Then I would hide in
the speaker until security cleared the club for the night sessions. 1987 Latin Quar-
ters was my training grounds for Hip-Hop a B-Boy from Brooklyn. By1988 I did
Choreography for Dougie Fresh Keep Rising to the Top music video.
Walking with a Panther is the third studio album by high-selling hip-hop artist LL
Cool J. Released in 1989, the album was a commercial success, with several chart-
ing singles ("Going Back to Cali," "I'm That Type of Guy," "Jingling Baby” "Big
Ole Butt," and "One Shot at Love"). The album
however was often criticized by the hip-hop com-
munity as being too commercial and materialistic,
and for focusing too much on love ballads.
LL Cool J was set to head line his first ma-
jor tour. I was hired as the only male dancer &
choreographer for the six girl dancers & LL. The
entire Def Jam roster at the time including but
not limited to Slick Rock, Kane, Del La soul,
Epmd, Public Enemy were on the Walking with
A Panther tour, then....
In 1989-90 we joined the Budweiser super
fest tour Co-Headliners with Public Enemy. Digi-
tal Underground join the tour on the second leg for spot dates at first but
then got picked up for rest of tour.
Tupac Shakur began his career as a roadie,

backup dancer, and MC for the alternative group,
Digital Underground. Digital Underground's leader
and mainstay was Greg "Shock G" Jacobs (also known
as Humpty Hump); Shock G formed the group in
1987 with Jimi "Chopmaster J" Dright of Berkeley,
California, and Tampa hip-hop radio deejay Kenneth
"Kenny-K" Waters in the summer of 1989, the band's
gained popularity by their song "The Humpty Dance"
in 1990. Tupac began attending the poetry classes of
Leila Steinberg in 1989. That same year, Steinberg or-
ganized a concert with a former group of Shakur's,
"Strictly Dope"; the concert led to him being signed
with Atron Gregory for management. He set him up as
a roadie and backup dancer with the young rap group
Digital Underground in 1990.
Then they joined the last leg of Budweiser Summer fest. Fate seemed to
have brought us together on the same tour; I was working with the headliner
LL Cool J as choreographer & stylist/image consultant and Pac was with the
opening band. Dancing with Digital Underground, PAC would drag me on
stage to do the Humpy Dance with the band. I would often get to the venue
early enough to see the opening acts. PAC was back up dancer, hype man,
roadie, gofer & willing to do whatever to be on tour. Greeting me backstage
PAC let me know at first meeting he wasn't a good dancer as me but wanted
to learn. I saw bigger picture for his charisma which light up every room we
entered. Pac a naive young happy go lucky personality searching his way in
the world, I had a new road dawg & so the adventures began. We were the
only two male dancers for much of the tour, two 18
yrs. old on a Def. Jam Budweiser super fest tour,
image the ladies groupies parties hotel room.
We partied like rock stars, PAC would drink
me under the table as we roamed from hotel room
to room linking with da ladies/groupies. He would
clown me on having an 8oz drink nursing while
everyone else had a 40 oz. No holds bars we sought
out adventures.This was my second tour around the country with LL so I
knew all the best places, parties, malls, clubs and groupies. One day on tour,
ninjas asked me where my shadow was I looked around confused. I had no
clue whom they meant so they inquired why Pac and I spent so much time
together. Before I knew it Pac shows up and we broke out to the night festivi-
ties. Nick naming Pac my shadow made me aware that ninjas were watching
even going so far as to questioning what we are planning. I always rolled solo
or with eye candy on my arm so ninjas were not accustom to seeing me with
another dude rolling. I always felt a level of comfort when PAC was around
(the life of the party) as if he would always be part of my life. I suppose he is
now, everywhere I go I see 2Pac memorabilia random people reference him
and cars roll by blasting 2Pac music. Constant reminders of a special venture
gift twenty-five years in the making.
SHADOWS STAY IN FRONT OR BEHIDE NEVER ON TOP! 
The Artist 2Pacology Trapped !6
Trapped In A Lineup
A small town show in the back woods of Minnesota set the scene for
police lineup in search of a gang rapist & we were eyewitness /suspects in an
alleged crime. David "Chief Rocker Busy Bee "Parker was riding high in
1989. He had already made history as one of hip-hop's first solo MCs since
arriving on the nascent scene in 1977, had been immortalized playing himself
in the seminal 1982 documentary Wild Style. Now performing on the Bud-
weiser Tour, headlined by LL Cool then came the arrest on the Tour where
Busy Bee was accused, along with two other suspects, of sexually assaulting a
woman in Minnesota.
Pac & I were making our daily rounds in the hotel when we came across
Busy Bee one our new bodyguards & a roadie just hired for the second leg of
the tour. It was their first day on the tour & they brought a contest winner
back to the hotel, a 17 yrs. old White girl. Pac & I were in the room about 10
minutes before its starts to get uncomfortable & we make eye contact to
bounce. I felt the vibe wasn't right and without a word spoken I knew it was
time to go. We moved on to the next room that had a party vibe going on be-
cause our hotel was in the middle of nowhere everybody stayed in the hotel to
party that night. One-hour later state Police & helicopters surround the hotel
and all the males are being escorted out side to the parking lot for a line up.
Its pitch black outside surrounded by woods Pac is in line be hide me we both
sweating bullets. Each step closer to the van parked in the parking lot we held
our breath... Although we didn't do anything wrong we were there in the
room & now surrounded by Police in da middle of the night nowhere to run.
My turn to step in front of the head lights & I can see a mom & daughter in
the backseat of the van pointing, I step in front of the van bright headlights’
blinding me, I am told to keep moving. I look back and wait to make sure Pac
gets cleared & he does. Later that night we got into talking about the experi-
ence and how the cops treated us rounding us up like slaves. It set a tone for
us on how quickly our rights could be taken away and round up like pack an-
imals. We were trapped and didn't like not having a voice, life experiences
which made for great lyrics. Busy Bee and our new roadie & bodyguard were
arrested their first night on the tour.
The Artist 2Pacology Trapped !7
It took six months to clear his name. "I could've been bitter," Busy says
now. "But I knew God was protecting me the whole time. And I found out who
my true friends were. To this day, Russell Simmons and Ice-T are two of the most
stand-up dudes I ever met in my whole life. They put money on my commissary,
sent me clothes, and took my calls, kept my spirits up. They never once doubted
my innocence." Busy Bee
August 9,1989 MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old

girl testified that she was raped by three crew
members for LL Cool J while as many as eight
members of the rap singer's band stood by
watching.
The girl, who said she never saw LL Cool J, said
the singer's bodyguard lured her to his hotel
room in suburban Bloomington with promises of
meeting the star and then began sexually assaulting her there.
She testified in Hennepin County District Court at the opening of the trial last
week of bodyguard Christopher Tsipouras, 22, of Union, N.J.
Tsipouras is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault stemming
from the alleged attack Aug. 10 1989 following a concert by the popular rap band
at Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington.
The girl testified that she and a 16-year-old friend had won tickets and backstage
passes to the Aug. 9 1989 concert from a radio station. But when it was time to
go backstage, the station's representative was late. Tsipouras then stepped in
with an offer to meet LL Cool J, she testified.
In his opening statement, Tsipouras' attorney, James Grochal, suggested that the
girl had been wearing suggestive clothing and knew she was going to have sex
when she went to the hotel. SHORT TAKES : Girl Tells of LL Cool J Crew Rape
December 11, 1989| From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports 
The Artist 2Pacology Spark !8
Spark Battery in ya Back
One day on tour after a heated argument with LL’s team over creative
differences the label, mgmt. and Todd against me; I wanted to do a booked
show where fans were expecting us verses a bigger show in Atl. where we
weren't headliners. M.C. Hammer was also on the show, the label could not
confirm if we would go on after him or not? The argument got very heated as
they all up ganged against me, then Russell reminded me I was only the
'Choreographer', and not in a position to running anything. I stood my
ground and never backed down. I was out of options we all knew at that time
Hammer was making a lot of noise and that he copied LL's show format I
created the year before in1989. Flashback; Just half hour prior Russell offered
me a record deal and suggested to come out as an East coast "Hammer" with
a stage full of dancers (Def Jam was already very impressed how I saved LL’s
career & my impact as image consultant and Artist development coach). I
turned Russell’s idea down, although I wanted a deal my direction was very
different from Def Jam at that time & they didn’t like my own ideas for my
career. We'll, plus I didn't want to compete with a style that was mines origi-
nally and now passé to me. (My Emcee name is The Don.) Russell didn't like
my ThugLife concept he felt I wasn't believable as a ‘Thug’ cuzz I smiled to
much and everyone knew me as a nice person and non threat dancer he said.
Russell thought a dancing motif was better direction for me I disagreed and
dismissed his idea. Obviously he never knew of my yang only seeing the light
of my yin. I felt the industry needed a change from the Bubble Gum Hip-
Hop music and with the popularity of NWA I saw a different future.
When label executives couldn't know if we would perform after Ham-
mer or before, I felt the fans were more important in the Florida show sched-
uled & the Atl. show wasn't expecting us. I stood alone in my opinion and the
label executives all ganged up against me undermining my opinion. So I took
a walk to calm down after the heated debate & ran into PAC! Happy as al-
ways smiling from ear to ear he started to drop his latest verse in my ear be-
fore I got a chance to speak. The drop was 16 bars of rubbish, rhyming
words like never before, with no sense of direction or point. I listen with high
exceptions but PAC fell short and I exploded....I tore right into him with all
the frustration, anger and annoyance I carried built up by my prior conversa-
tion with LL and Def Jam executives.
SPARK; Still steaming with rage I let him know in no uncertain terms
that this is grown Man biz not a game, Music is everything to me & I can't
have BS in my ears! Screaming in his face like I wanted the whole world to
hear and feel my pain I ripped Pac a new ‘one’. I went in on him about spit-
ting nothing relevant to real life situation with abstract lyrics of make believe.
In total silence Pac took all my vent up frustration, I went on to tell him when
I'm dancing in a club I'm usually in the speakers dancing & I don’t like hear-
ing bullshit lyrics blasting in my ears. His verse was a freestyle nonsense with
no direction or purpose just words rhyming. I have heard him rhyming every
day since we met so I asked him why the sudden style changes? PAC said he
just got a rhyming dictionary book on the advice of someone in the Del La
Soul camp! He was having difficulties finding words to rhyme with. He was
sounding like dos effect meets Dr. Seuss or something to that silly effect! I told
him to toss the rhyming book in the trash he wouldn't need it I never wanna
hear you rhyming like Dr. Seuss I said. Pac then asked what if I can't find a
word to rhyme, I told him either make up a word or improvise by changing
the pronouncing root end & so I began to teach Pac the recipe to create great
songs lyrics! I broke down what qualify to be a verse, style, persona word play
& content. How to create new words using prefix and root ending, Pig Latin
and nursery rhyme melodies for word play. What I like to hear coming out
the speaker and subject matters content & styles to use. All of this was new to
PAC so I had to give him examples & explain personas. I knew PAC’s full
range by this time and wanted to expand on his skills despite this setback with
the rhyming book. I told him of the drama I just had with Def. Jam/Russell
& how quick they were to pull rank then stoop to insults to win an diss
agreement. I told him how Hammer had changed his show format & style in
attempts to mimic me. On my first tour with LL one year before (Walking
with a Panther) I wore baggie Gold genie pants I designed all my own outfits
for tour that were made by Dapper Dan, plus had a lot of female dancers on
stage. ‘Hip Hop Bollywood’ & Hammer was so impressed he came to our
show twice, and then got rid of the tight pants & James Brown image he orig-
inal had. Keith Sweat’s dancer defected from the tour and asked me if I
wanted to join Hammer with him. Everyone was on edge as it was two big
shows back to back and others had already hinted that I might leave LL for
bigger pasture? The idea was ridicules to me since I saw Hammer as a pass-
ing fad who came out dissing NY with breakbeats. Impressed by our show
Hammer even hired a dancer to mimic me & copy my high cameo hair style I
was sporting, named the dancer after me "No Bones" on account that I
danced like I had no bones which DJ Phi Pot would say during my stage
freestyle. Hammer also made him put a fake cameo weave in his hair for my
High Top look. I later found out from 'No Bones' himself that
Hammer instructed him to dance like me and he was only hired
because he had knee moves similar to mines. The biggest form of
flattery is coping as they say. Explaining this to PAC: My rage at
this time was’ off the meter’ and Pac took the full brunt of my
anger rant, passion and growing distaste for this music biz. Walk-
ing back to the hotel I began to calm down, this was the moment I
decided at this time not to pursue a career as a MC because I
didn't want anyone in control of my life. I knew with my temper I
wasn't gonna let sum exec. with a label contract control my life.
The Don was my MC name & I loathe anyone telling me what I
could or could not do since I was a child. I was often witness to the record
company’s control over artist I worked with and how they would be restricted
and spoken to. When we got back to the hotel PAC suggested we combine our
ideas for career moves and songs in a group. Pac insisted I not waste my for-
mulas by walking away from the industry. I was very reluctant to being ex-
ploited any further by the industry so I suggested at the very least help him
reach his goals as The Greatest of All Time. PAC always inspired to know
what he had to do to achieve the title of Greatest he searched his whole life to
achieve. Since day one he would say He was the Greatest seemed like a chal-
lenge to me but I let him rock with that thought for a while. Finally annoyed
by his casual attitude I kinda snapped on him to prove it.
PAC was very willing to know what needed to be done to become a
Great MC so I gave him my concepts and ideas to become successful. Spark:
this was the beginning of creating ‘Tupac’ world’s greatest Artist. I shared my
scientific recipe on how to be the greatest rapper of all time and how to live it
out. I had a list of rules and regulations that would brand 2Pac styles but I
also wanted to clean up the industry of corny rappers that copied my style
like Hammer. I explained how Kwame copied my Blonde Patch I started
rocking for many years prior and the difference since Kwame did ask me first
for permission. I gave him the secret to getting a lighter shaded & told him to
make it a little different, than how I was wearing/rocking mines. The Golden
bwoy patch I created to signify my Egyptian heritage was known only to me I
never expected it to become an urban style. I originally started Blonde designs
in my hair after a trip to Jamaica in 1985 and later my first music video I
choreographed for Dougie E. Fresh in 1989 exposed my streak to the world.
By 1990, all the dancers from LQ & IOU Dancers had copied my Blonde
hair designs I started sporting back in 1985 & many were creating their own.
As a born trendsetter, I often had my hairstyles copied by other people trying
to look hip or urban. PAC was eager to know more so I

further explained my Mafioso image and career acco-
lades I planned to achieve.
Setting trends and styles makes an Artist recogniz-
able for fans. As a triple threat Artist, I felt more expres-
sions of talent would signify a Star MC long lasting no-
toriety and longevity. Movies Films Television Theater
was always a big part of the recipe for my career. Pac
sparked my interest with his suggestion of us in a group
effort. Anger fueled passion served as Pac got to see a
side of me not often shown since I seldom dwell in the
past I was over the little style bitters and Kopy kat em-
cees. The quiet life for me away from the style bitters BS industry and thirsty
fans. Pac suggested I not waste all my creative ideas by walking away from the
Industry. He asked me what did I plan to do with my formulas to which I
replied nothing. I hadn’t thought bout what to do with my career concepts
when Pac asked if he could use them. Okey I thought under certain condi-
tions I could be a silent partner. I left Pac with one of my favorite quotes that
my 3rd. teacher made me recite in class “It is better to be thought a fool than
open your mouth and remove all doubt.” Pac interpreted it as silence is better
than bullshit!
When I returned to our camp LL informed me I won the argument,
they could not convince Todd so he passed on ATL. show & we went to FL.
with just the dancers & Deejay no band as scheduled. I didn't see Pac for few
days as Digital UnderGround only did spot dates at this time and no shows
were scheduled. We were off doing a show in Florida that I had to fight rea-
son against the label, mgmt. and LL but I won in the end. When I return to
Budweiser camp two days later I recall Pos & De La soul crew asking me what
I did to PAC! They said he hadn't spoken in two days & was looking for me!
Tupac not talking for two minutes was unusual and everyone on the tour
wanted to know what I did to him. I wasn't sure what to expect often my pep
talks land on deaf ears! I have never known Pac to be quiet for 2 min. so two
days was unexpected. Silence is better than bullshit came from this conversion
as I told him if you have nothing good to say its better so say nothing. When
Pac found me he was very excited to drop his new song. He spit a couple
verses and waited eagerly for my comments of which I had quite a few. I told
him. First I said good job on everything only not so preachy with the lyrics
(no one wants to be preached to I said) the flow needed tightening up he
sounded a bit to old school and his attitude needed to be more sure/confident
but he got the point content wise, so I was pleased. He took the criticism well
and light up feeling poised, then ran off eager to join a water-gun battle that
was starting backstage. This would be the officially the first time I could see
Pac’s strong intent to make memorable music. Training has begun…
Omerta`
I made Pac swear never to mention me in credits nor interviews. Be-
ginning training while on tour gave us ample free time to build and prepare
for War. While in my hotel room Pac and I made a gentleman's agreement
that basically went from this day forth all endeavors actions and directions
will be towards achievement of GOAT. Then we did our secret handshake
and started planning. Omerta literally means "manhood" and refers to the
idea of a man dealing with his own problems without the help of an law-
body, but the term has a also become synonymous with Mafia's code of si-
lence. Omerta is a very popular attitude in places of Southern Italy like Sicily,
where the Mafia is strong. The original agreement was 50/50 split of my
ThugLife Theory career combined with his Panther Power. I believed the
only way to GOAT was as a solo Artist which Pac disputed often. Pac would
continually find ways to combine my ideas with the 2PAC Brand. Pac didn’t
like taking all credit but I feared knowledge of my influence might sway the
outcomes. What I wasn't able to teach Pac I instructed him to do research on
for better understanding. I love a challenge and Pac proved to be the most dif-
ficult I had thus far. Pac himself needed no convincing it was more about his
methods. Most of our arguments stem from Pac stubborn beliefs that he was
right or rather his methods were unorthodox. Yet, time and time again he
would get me heated enough I would have to dismantle his whole ideology.
Only an empty bowl can be filled, Pac sought to pick my brain and test me
daily with failed attempts to out wit me, I believe the 50/50 split idea was his
way of trying to see which one of us would be reign supreme career wise. Pac
stubborn in his ways knew if I spoke on something he had to listen because
he always said we were twins. Most of the time we agreed on aspirations and
goals it was the directions or road where we differ in opinion. Pac tested my
theories over and over against his own beliefs and naysayers who suggested
alternative ideas. A young horse runs fast but a older horse knows the way.
A five year plan Pac insisted he would not devote any more than that to
the music industry. Tupac formula to become The Greatest of all time done
in half the time of five years. Todd/LL first brought up the subject to me and
we discussed a formula that would crown him king of Rap in ten years. LL
was reluctant to take on all the required difficult challenge because of its dan-
gers and controversial topics/lyrics. Then in 1990 Pac asked me to create a
GOAT formula that would crown him King in 5 years then retire! Pac want-
ed it in half the time a five year plan or suicidal run, as I called it. Tupac’s
formula to become The Greatest of all time, done in half the time of five
years was Pac’s idea so I created a Blueprint. I didn't expect Pac to want to
follow my formula. Then I included my personal ThugLife Theory insistence
in my theory was reassurance of Pac’s commitment. The next five years was a
roller coaster ride of goals being meet to match that of Ali an Activist Actor
and Athlete greatest Artisan by any means. Did I set the bar to high was the
dream a nightmare in disguise I was entering? 
The Artist 2Pacology ComeBack !14
Don't call it a comeback
" However, the 1990 follow up, Mama Said Knock You Out, was almost
immediately accepted as Cool J's best album yet, through which he "reclaim[ed]
his persona as the most articulated of homeboys, above uncluttered funk riffs as-
sembled by the producer Marley Marl," as New York Times columnist Jon Pareles
assessed.
Still, it’s worth noting that in the months leading up to the release of Mama Said Knock
You Out, LL didn’t sound like an artist who was particularly concerned with reinvention — and
although the album marked a slight tilt toward the socially conscious with tracks like “Illegal
Search,” he was not and had never been an MC whose chief strengths lie in interpreting current
events. “Marley was definitely a great acquisition, a great move,” he told Rolling Stone,
The project was a rebirth of sorts. LL started the year of 1990 fighting the perception he’d gone
soft in search of mainstream success; he ended the year as a rapper reborn. Mama Said Knock
You Out went on to achieve massive critical and commercial success after its arrival in stores
on Aug. 27, 1990 — the platinum sales and Top 40 airplay for his previous release, 1989’s
Walking with a Panther, weren’t anything to sneeze at either. — and the perfect springboard for
a rapturously received series of live dates, which started with a slot on the following year’s
Budweiser Superfest tour (during which he shared the stage with a roster of top-selling acts
that included Bobby Brown, Keith Sweat, Public Enemy, Digital Underground…
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Reclaiming his street credit while tightening his grip on the Top 40, LL delivered a record
everyone could agree on — and even earned props from some of the leading MCs on the less
Top 40-friendly side of the aisle.
“I think people were searching for weakness,” LL admitted of the period following Panther. “It
was a timing thing; it was my time to get it in the back. Every great champion at some point
gets back on the ropes or takes something some people consider to be a fall. You just got to
keep on doing what you’re doing and work it out.”
Still, it’s worth noting that in the months leading up to the release of Mama Said Knock You
Out, LL didn’t sound like an artist who was particularly concerned with reinvention — and al-
though the album marked a slight tilt toward the socially conscious with tracks like “Illegal
Search,” he was not and had never been an MC whose chief strengths lie in interpreting current
events.
“I’m in this race with myself, nobody else. What [political rappers] eat doesn’t make me go the
bathroom so I’m not thinking about it,” LL said in a January 1990 interview with Q. “I love the
fact that black people are becoming aware of their culture, but I make this music to have fun.
Everything is humorous; I don’t mean any of it. Personally I prefer records like ‘Me So Horny’
by the 2 Live Crew. They’re not rapping about being black, they’re rapping about being horny.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
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If Mama Said didn’t represent a lyrical overhaul, it certainly offered a substantial update of
LL’s sound — arguably chiefly due to the introduction of Marley Marl, a producer and DJ
whose previous credits included work for Uptown artists such as Heavy D and the Boyz. Fans
first heard the fruits of their new collaboration with the record’s lead single, “To Da Break of
Dawn,” which cracked the Rap Top 20 as a single from the House Party soundtrack in the
summer of 1990. But as they’d soon learn, Marley’s sample-heavy sonic imprint was all over
Mama Said Knock You Out.
“Marley was definitely a great acquisition, a great move,” he told Rolling Stone, saying “Dawn”
was “absolutely what turned things around” and adding, “Me and the people have come to an
understanding that when a record of mine plays on a radio station that they’re not accustomed
to listening to, that doesn’t mean I’m giving anything up.”
That might sound sort of presumptuous, but Mama Said Knock You Out really did deliver the
best of both worlds, covering a wide swath of territory that included everything from the rabid
aggression of the title track to the smoother sounds of “Around the Way Girl” and “6 Minutes
of Pleasure.” Reclaiming his street creed while tightening his grip on the Top 40, LL delivered a
record everyone could agree on — and even earned props from some of the leading MCs on the
less Top 40-friendly side of the aisle.
It was his fourth album, Mama Said Knock You Out (1990), however, that became his biggest
seller to date. Projecting a tougher, more "street" persona, LL Cool J won over new fans with
the title track. The single was as popular in middle America as it was in the urban environs of
his youth. For the song, LL won his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. The
album also featured the successful ballad "Around the Way Girl" and the straight-forward rap
"The Boomin' System.”
“I think people were searching for weakness,” LL admitted of the period following Panther. “It
was a timing thing; it was my time to get it in the back. Every great champion at some point
gets back on the ropes or takes something some people consider to be a fall. You just got to
keep on doing what you’re doing and work it out.”
If Mama Said didn’t represent a lyrical overhaul, it certainly offered a substantial update of
LL’s sound — arguably chiefly due to the introduction of Marley Marl, It all added up to dou-
ble-platinum sales for a record that peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the
trade’s R&B chart —
By the late 1990s, LL Cool J had officially crossed over to a career as a legitimate actor.
LL who was established as a rapper when we meet in 1989 in search of

a career. After the Nitro tour LL Cool J expressed many of my personal styles
& preferences in regard to clothes music direction character & lifestyles man-
nerisms. Russell Simmons asked me to help Todd get away from the sweat
suits and Kangol hats. I couldn’t agree more but Todd was stuck in his 80’s
image look and refused all label and management suggestions. I made my
suggestions as I saw fit but found it difficult to find a suitable replacement for
the Kangol hats which Todd was attached to. First I suggested getting a sweat
shirt made from ShirtKing to get a current Hip-Hop style. Cartoon airbrush
on clothing was a new trend a cultural original mix of graffiti and fashion.
When it came to music I began with suggesting remixing Jingling Ba-
bies and have Marley Marl create a R&B swing the track more radio friendly.
I worked with Marley and Juice Crew prior to meeting Todd and knew he
could flip the song. Plus it was guarantee radio play since Marley had a radio
show. Couple of months later I choreographed the music video for Jingling
Babies remix. I choose LL signature colors yellow and white influenced his
styles gave him stage direction choreography interviewing techniques etc..
Having Todd lick his lips at the end of any sentence while doing TV inter-
views and using sexual innuendos as humor. As an Image consultant, it was
important that the artist I work with not only look good on the outside but
also was mentally spiritually grounded on the inside. I gave instructions on
manners ethics polite gentlemen behaviors and charm or charisma. People
may not always remember what you said or did but they never forget how you
made them feel was the message I taught. There is no limit I will go to for my
Artist which represents me my work and vision. Spiritual oneness with the
Universe allows for clairvoyance as you learn to project your thought to an
audience.
Everyone has their Ali stories; When LL Cool J asked me to create a
GOAT formula for his career I immediately thought of Muhammad Ali. I
cross reference every accolades Ali achieve with an Emcees' requirements and
iconic stature to create LL’s GOAT Formula. One day Todd ask me if I was
familiar with G.O.A.T. He explained GOAT was the title he wanted to
achieve in the rap game and could I create a plan that would insure his
achievement. So there nothin I like better than a challenge or task to be de-
signed. I went to work using Muhammad’s career as the template blueprint
model to create The G.O.A.T formula. A ten year plan of goals and acco-
lades that need to be achieved. One goal for Iconic status was creating a
household name brand and legacy like Ali a Triple Threat Artist. 
Iconic Fashion Concepts by The Don 

The Artist 2Pacology G.O.A.T !18
How to be the Greatest OF ALL TIME G.O.A.T

G.O.A.T. formula was a ten year plan originally for LL then I created a
Supreme G.O.A.T. formula five year plan for Tupac Shakur because he didn't
want to wait ten years for success. To insure his success I included many of
my own works of literature person flair musical expression and scientific for-
mulas.
Unlike LL Cool J an established emcee, Tupac was like new putty wait-
ing to be molded into the greatest. Pac always insisted on knowing the best
hottest highest honor that needed to be achieve of anything demanded. So I
would instruct him on the Supreme formula to achieve title of All Time
Greatest. First and most important is sales, numbers don't lie longevity re-
quires billboard charting.
This was a 5 year mission 2 be titled Greatest of All Time GOAT. After
5 years self-destruct, because in order 2 be crowned Greatest you have to re-
tire or die undefeated. Like a boxer you must retire undefeated inspired by
Muhammad Ali & his achievements. This was a suicide formula I created to
be heir as Greatest of All Time means never dethroned. Pac insisted I teach
him this formula he wanted the quickest route to a successful career. Taking
on this pressure and responsibility Pac had no idea what details needed build-
ing. Blueprints inspired by John Lennon's solo career Bob Marley social ef-
fects and untimely demise of any iconic Artist I could think about. Muham-
mad Ali was represented in his bravados delivery and self claim of being The
Greatest. I also modeled a blueprint of goals similar to Ali’s career achieve-
ments as a triple threat artist.
One requirement for Iconic status was creating a household name brand and
legacy. I included a formula that would weed out the phony biting emcees while
starting a new genre of music called Mafioso. Pac attempted to achieve this by cre-
ating a legion of emcees that would carry-on the 2PAC THUGLIFE Brand.
First requirement was in the name for what is a rose by any other name
would it still not smell the same like boo boo? Creating a brand, at the time I
first met Pac he told me his MC name was M.C. NY which I dismissed im-
mediately. Now, I told Pac my requirements for a suitable Emcee name and
why I felt MC NY wouldn’t work. It took PAC a couple days to decide on the
name for his first persona ‘2PAC’ an acronym which means Two People Are
Creating. First thing I said was I told you it needed to be different from that
of your real name, separate character to build with like an alter ego.
I knew it would be conflicting to most people but that was intriguing to

me so after some thought on how it could work I was all in.
The number Two Pac said because it was two of us building on concepts, this was
his way of justifying another person’s influence, two heads are better than one Pac
often said to me, Stroking my ego. I agreed but told him to come up with another
persona name soon. 'Tupac' would always be the main persona or Brand name with
many alter egos like 2PAC or Makaveli. Tupac Shakur’s birth name was Lessen
Parish Crooks. Lesane is from his older cousin and Parish Crooks is from a lady that Afeni met
in Jail name Carol Crooks. She named him Parish and they (Afeni & Carol) agreed to give Tupac
her last name. I came across an article by Dyke Magazine called "Dykes Behind Bars by
Women Against Prison". The article is still on the Internet. There is a picture of Carol
Crooks and it speaks about a lady name Jan Smith and Afeni Shakur helping Carol
Crooks with her problem while in Prison. Pac gave me a different reason for his
original birth name, he said Afeni wasn’t sure who his father. She lied several times
prior stating once that his father was dead. Pac was extremely hurt by not knowing
who his father was or even more by the fact Afeni wouldn't tell him the truth. Afeni
is said to change his name after a dream in which God tell her to rename her son.
Within thirty-six months, he’d been renamed for the last Incan emperor, a rebel be-
headed by the Spanish before thousands in Cuzco in modern-day Peru. Tupac
Amaru, which means “royal serpent” or “Shining serpent” and was the name of an
Inca leader and warrior who came to power in 1570. In mythology of Andean civi-
lizations of South America, the amaro, amaru (quechua) or katari (aymara) is a
mythical serpent or dragon, most associated with the Tiwanaku and Inca empires.
In Inca mythology, the amaru is a huge double-headed serpent that dwells under-
ground. Illustrated with the heads of a bird and pumas. When illustrated on reli-
gious vessels, the amaru is often seen with bird-like feet and wings, so that it resem-
bles a dragon. The amaru was believed capable of transgressing boundaries to and
from the spiritual realm of the subterranean world. Amerigo Vespucci an Italian
explorer discovered South America the New World in 1507 and the territory known
then as Amaruca by Incan. "Amaruca is literally translated 'Land of the Plumed
Serpents’ the Sumerians Flying Chariots and dragons were also common depic-
tions throughout ancient times. Shakur was a name adopted by many Black Pan-
thers including Afeni’s new husband during that time.
When Pac shared his humble begins and meaning of his name I
thought perfect scenario for a ‘Rebel Emcee’ of the underground. I had my
first storyline and phantasm of a hood super-hero to challenge the status quo
an iconoclast of Hip-Hop as it were. Inspired by Bob Marley Rebel album I
envisioned a soul rebel Artist speaking on American Babylon system and its
effects on the youth’s inner city life. Most people confuse this Rebel persona
with Pac’s Black Panther persona which very few recordings can be found.
Words manifest. What it took to be known as the greatest was the theme
of many many conversations with Pac. I often told him it wouldn't be an easy
road, because I had already seen the drama ‘rappers’ in the high life have to
deal with. The Tragedy of Tupac began with the expectations and power that
people place on you as an artist. Never knowing who to trust was my biggest
fear for Pac, still he would insist I tell him what had to be done. Pac was al-
ways inviting and very friendly with everyone we meet and I stressed to him
many times to watch the company he keeps and never trust anyone. I tried to
explain Associates ‘Yes Men’ to PAC & how to keep them honest to become
Soldato/soldiers. Pac couldn’t believe anyone would try to do harm to him
when he trying to do so much good. Naive about the evil that lurks in the
heart of jealous competition Pac believed he would be safe in any hood any-
where anytime. Adventurous always seeking out new ways to entertain him-
self and others around. Picking my brain bouncing lyrics off my dome like a
soundboard PAC knew if I liked his verse with my NY swag & Great taste in
Music, it was good. PAC insisted on knowing how to be the best the Greatest,
I had a brain child who was eager to listen and learn. Pac often remarked that
God wanted him to do this Thug Life thing, he felt we were on a mission
from God.
Four steps I taught Pac to achieve all that he might need were first set a
clear intention by vision in your mind of your end product. Begin visioning
Day dreaming as Biggie said it was all a Dream everything starts in the imag-
ination as a thought. Second find a positive reason for your intention and
then act as if you already have it for ‘The World is Your you got to own it’!
Lastly trust surrender, meditate and distract yourself because a watched pot never
boils over. You distract your self with training/reading and exploring out into
the world. Rules of this game are simple Get clear about what write it down
in a composition note book. Work towards it physically and energetically. See
it as if it has already happened act positive in knowing. Feel grateful. What’s
your Big Dream and ultimate intention what is the first thing you think about
when you rise and the last thing before you drift off to sleep? Pac would insist
he was gonna be The Greatest and the word became flesh and dwell among
us. Thought plus feeling plus actions plus intention equal your vibration then
aligns with the order you’re placing with the Universe.
So to summarize by you doing this by seeking out ways to optimize
your energy and clear the way for the alignment process to work its magic.
THE GNOSTIC NATURE OF EXISTENCE AND THE LOGICAL

CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HEAVENLY AND THE EARTHLY.
It is up to you to know and act upon your own nature. The inscrip-
tion on the Ancient Greek Temple of Apollo at Delphi left no room for
misunderstanding: "Know thyself and thou shalt know all the mysteries
of the gods and the universe". It is through the power of your subcon-
scious mind and your higher self that you can learn to align yourself with the
Omnipotence, Omniscience and Omnipresence of the Universal Mind at all
times. 
Each and every one of us is a manifestation of this single Universal Con-
sciousness. There is profound truth in the ancient teaching that we are all
One. We are all connected - not only to each other but to all of Nature and to
everything in the Universe. This is the Law of One. What you do to others,
you do to yourself. The way you treat Nature, you in fact treat yourself. The
separateness you "see" is an illusion of the personality ego. The true nature of
reality is non-dualistic, meaning that while things may appear distinct, they
are not separate. 
You are able to create your ideal reality because you are already connected to
everything you want. Nothing and no one is separate from you. You can ex-
perience happiness, true love, perfect health, abundance, wealth and anything
else you intend. All you have to do is bring yourself into vibrational harmony
with the nature of that which you want to experience through the creative
power of your thoughts. To become the master of your destiny, you must
master your thoughts. Could you imagine trashing this current educational
system and bringing in life changing - inspirational lesson like this, the world
would truly be a better place. "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe,
it can achieve." ~ Napoleon Hill
As a Rapper you have a list of expectations among them entrepreneur, leader, social
representative and responsible educator. A prophet emcee who drops political lyrics
with a rebel leaders voice creates a world wide following. My influence goes back to
Latin Quarters hanging with KRS, Just Ice, and Mel E Mel that taught me where
rapper's motivation came from. Combined with my Rasta Bob Marley roots from
living in Kingston Jamaica as a youth I had a very clear idea of lyrical content.
Follow your heart as long as you live, Do no more than is required . . . 
Don't waste time on daily cares Beyond providing for your household;
When wealth has come, follow your heart, Wealth does no good if one is glum!
So you want to be a Star?
How do you become a star? Three words: box office draw. Millions of fans are ea-
ger to spend time and money to see you. Agents, managers and advertisers want to
make stacks of money promoting you. Still others want to make money writing
about you. They'll film you breaking down in FAO Schwartz once they drive you
crazy filming you. So how you become star -- are you sure you want it?
Self-Evaluate
Self knowledge is valuable. Some people are the Danny DeVitos and the Jack
Blacks. Not everyone can be the Brad Pitts or the Angelinas. Don't let that stop you.
Figure out who you are and be comfortable with that. Be realistic. If you're not like
Jessica Simpson, don't bother trying. You're better off figuring out who you are and
then packaging yourself better. Look for realistic evaluations of yourself from peo-
ple you trust - a teacher or friend - and listen to what they say.
Image, Images and Style

Once you know who you are, stylize. No matter what you wear, look good. Make
your true self more recognizable, appealing, and memorable. In classic Hollywood,
the studios expected their stars to always appear with makeup and stylish clothes;
men were expected to be gentlemen in public. Things are more relaxed today but
just remember that the camera accentuates everything. You don't need much to
look too grungy to look like a real smelly bum on screen.
I say never compare but in Hollywood that can make or break an actor, if Brad Pit
didn't look like Robert Redford would his career have taken off ? What if Robert
Redford was a serial killer feared through out the land would Brad Pit be sought af-
ter? Know your strength & weakness to your advantage. Learn to create your per-
sonal niche.
Be Persistent
It takes discipline, workouts, and diets. All the hard work pays off in the end. Lau-
ren Bacall started in the theater. She took acting classes while working a humble day
job, and finally got bit parts that didn't pay. She tried and tried to get noticed in the
theater with little effect. Finally, she found an agent who got her some modeling
jobs even though her hopes were on acting. The irony is that people noticed her
modeling photographs and they were what gave her a first big break into film. Clive
Davis won't be knocking on your door. Over kill is underrated you gotta be a Beast
& attack to get the kill you gotta drill your presence until your a house hold name,
you gotta love what you do to the death of it all. It's the First thing you think bout
when you rise & the last think you focus on before you sleep!
Have Fun and Don't Sell Out!

People who seek stardom sometimes find themselves west of Burbank in LA, in a
town called Van Nuys, N.Hollywood where ample video is shot for the purpose of
adult entertainment. You don't have to sell your soul/assets to discover that wanting
to be "a star" is not the same as wanting to be on someone's TV. Where-ever your
boundaries are, make sure you know where they are, and don't cross them. If it's
not fun anymore you can stop. It's okay to know when to quit trying to be a star. It's
okay to know what you wouldn't do to be a star. It's okay to let your candle fade in
the wind but what they say you can't do, makes you once achieved. It's okey to just
enjoy your talents for self & not share with the world, If you wanna be okey. But if
you dream big you will be more than okey! You can live in your dreams or you can
live out your dreams!
The God's Honest Skinny

Fame comes with time and talent. You want the truth? Have plenty of both. Play a
musical instrument. Get stage experience. Take some dance classes. Acting lessons?
Voice training? Write poetry? Yes, yes, and yes. Stars do those things every day
without even expecting to be a star. If that sounds like "work," maybe you're not
ready to be a star. If it sounds like fun, then maybe you have what it takes. You'll
start to notice breaks and opportunities when they appear disguised, as they usually
do. And when you get to your big audition, you'll be ready with the skills you have
polished on.
Create Fans
Be friendly, be gracious, and be professional. If you're going to be a star, you're go-
ing to need a team, or an entourage. You're going to need help along the way. And
you're going to need fans. No one likes a prima donna. People never forget how you
make them feel & they will speak about it. Market yourself like you in-vision your
self projected 100 feet high. A brother offended is harder to be won over than a
strong city, and [their] contentions separate them like the bars of a castle. Prov18:19
Develop a household name your Brand.
Most important aspect to qualify as The GOAT is sales, numbers don't lie it is cru-
cial to acquire high record sales. Every Artist dreams of Platinum success.
Step 1
Find and hone your talent. Famous actors, writers, physicists and explorers all dis-
covered their passion and spent time developing it. Send an audition tape to a reali-
ty show. Post your talents online at popular websites like You Tube and Soundcloud,
etc.
Step 2
Produce groundbreaking advances in your field. Attract attention by exceeding ex-
pectations of judges in your area of expertise, specialize. If you have natural talent
in your chosen field, continue to further your knowledge. Take classes and apply to
the most respected and prestigious programs.
Step 3
Break the record of the person who is the highest record holder in your arena.
Conquer something previously thought unconquerable—mountains and long-dis-
tance flights. Set a goal and overcome it. Succeed and there's a good chance to be
remembered by historians or "Guinness Book of World Records" for years.
Step 4
Do something completely outside the norm. Give up a six-figure job to volunteer in
the Andes or devote yourself to living the life of a character you are playing in a
film. Massive shifts in behavior or lifestyle garner attention. Take planned calculat-
ed risks.
Step 5
Position yourself to be noticed. Consider moving to a big city to gain more oppor-
tunities to tap into the national market. Obtain as much information about your in-
dustry and apply it. Dare to audition for the role, if you are an actor, or offer televi-
sion producers your services as an expert panelist for a call-in news program.
Step 6
Believe it. Wherever you go, act like someone who should be noticed. Even if you
aren't famous yet, people notice confidence. Use that small amount of notoriety to
take your fame to the next level. Now for day two on your personal road to success
money fame power respect love desires.
*Email me for detail on my workshops. 
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Tupac Image
The Genesis Pattern
As long as the music has the true to the heart soul it can be hip hop. As long it
has soul to it, hip-hop can live on. 2Pac
Creation of the 'Tupac' Brand included many rules and restrictions
that were implemented on PAC;
Creating a signature look one that compliments your concepts and image is key to a
sustained career. At this time in my career, I was known as the Preppy Thug be-
cause of my preppy style of dress & thuggish attitude. I always wore silk only the
finest Versace Gianni Versace usually referred to as Versace, an Italian fashion
company. When Pac asked me to chose his signature designer I immediately select-
ed Versace as I saw a strong correlation between Pac’s desires and promiscuity I of-
ten warned Pac about. Pac asked me again adding what if you had unlimited funds
what designer would you choose, again I said Versace. We were a few days away
from Vegas so I told Pac I can show you better than I can tell you, when we get to
Vegas I’ ll take you to the Versace shop in the mall. We were in Vegas when I first
introduced Pac to Versace clothes; Pac didn’t get it at first sort of snubbed like he
wasn’t impressed. I told him to browse around the store as I was about to get pissed.
About five minutes later he came running over to show me a tag he found on a
garment with the Versace logo, Medusa.. He had ripped the tag off to show me
what it said about wanting fame & promiscuity. He saw a relatable correlation be-
tween his desires and promiscuous nature. He was sold. Just for fun I told him him
to replace the tag before we get in trouble for destruction of property.
I really like the Gladiator Egyptian style as my lineage of Ra the Gold-
en bwoy. The mall in Vegas had live statues of Gladiators and slaves that
would come alive and walk thru the mall from Caesar’s Palaces. Gold being
my favorite color to wear (and the color of my aura). I also picked LL’s signa-
ture yellow & white (yellow for brilliance white for purity pure brilliance) as
his stylist, my swagger was preppy ruffian b-boy. I guess mixed blood of Ital-
ian, & Jamaican shaped my taste with Egyptian heritage always present in my
ideas. I styled LL for most of his press/radio/public appearances, sometimes
straight from my own suitcase. Most of the tour our rooms would be joined or
at least on the same floor so Todd would pop in my room anytime he needed
a change. Osiris/Ausar is my Egyptian sign as the God of renewal and re-
birth. Gold Genie suits repressing The Don in his relaxed Baller pajamas in
Gold for enlighten Guru I wore a similar suit on LL tour. A photo of Pac
wearing Versace underwear got to Italy. Gianni Versace invited Pac to walk in
his Milan show. Pac emulating The Don rocking an all Gold suit on Versace
runway show in Italy. I have a flair for setting trends & transforming old and
tired things into something new and exciting. Remixing any look or style into
a new winning creation capable of meeting desired needs. Versace also had
an all Black line which worked great with 2Pac’s other persona The Badbwoy.
All Black everything with a rock edge and vest of valor. 2PAC persona created
in my own image by design Pac always insisted on knowing what would I do
in any giving situations. Imitation becomes reality again Pac is living vicari-
ously throughThe Don persona.
2PAC Signature Looks

VERSACE The logo on a high-end Italian fashion label the Sym-
bol Actually Means:Vanity and promiscuity will ruin you. The Greek tale
about the dangers of lust and being too attractive. The point is, this
high-priced international fashion house based their logo on a cautionary
tale about the dangers of lust and being too attractive. An African deity
Medusa's tale ends with her finally being beheaded. Her head was used
as a weapon, since even when severed from her body it was still ugly and
dangerous. Also, the blood that spilled from the head turned into poiso-
nous snakes that infested the world. Tupac knew & understood the perils
of his life and how Versace line reflected his passion for fame & atten-
tion. Medusa means "sovereign female wisdom," in Sanskrit it's Medha,
Greek Metis, Egyptian Met or Maat.
Medusa was actually imported into Greece from Libya where
she was worshipped by the Libyan Amazons as their Serpent-
Goddess. Medusa (Metis) was the destroyer aspect of the Great
Triple Goddess also called Neith, Anath, Athene or Ath-enna
in North Africa and Athana in 1400 c. BC Minoan Crete.
Medusa was originally an aspect of the goddess Athena from
Libya where she was the Serpent-Goddess of the Libyan Ama-
zons. In her images, her hair sometimes resembles dread locks,
showing her origins in Africa. There she had a hidden, danger-
ous face. It was inscribed that no one could possibly lift her veil, and that to look upon
her face was to glimpse ones own death as she saw your future. Medusa, a real
woman, was the Afrikan serpent goddess said to have worn a pouch around her waist
containing live snakes that represented wisdom and renew-

al. She was said to have carried the original Gorgon mask
to frighten off the unskilled, and it was painted red to
symbolize the power of menstrual blood with “gruesome
glaring eyes, bared fanged teeth and, like the Hindu God-
dess Kali, a protruding tongue” Goddess Inspired. Her
name derived from Egyptian Maat (Truth) “which also
gives us the words medicine, mathematics, and Sanskrit
medha (female wisdom)”. “The Gorgons were a trinity
whose names were Medusa, Stheino, and Eurayle or
Wisdom, Strength, and Universality”. Wore dreads and
carried snakes to keep her safe for her beauty was sought
after by many men.
1990 ThugLife Style gear functionality con-
sisted of Hoodies because as a kid growing up in Brooklyn I always no-
ticed guys in the wanted posters on the subway resembled me and they
always had a hoodie on, so I adopted this look for a more ruffian look.
Rugged jeans like Carhartt or Levis, thick hoodies from Champions,
Timberland or Carhartt, with Timberlands boot. The construction
worker look ( Huckle Berry jean overalls also cuzz it was country & rep-
resented working) was the bases for gear worn to rep. Vest of valor for
warrior spirt like in the movie Warriors, a homage. Thug Life Bandanna
represented a gentleman’s handkerchief growing up my Grandmother
would always give me a box of handkerchiefs for my birthday suit.
Grandma would say a gentleman always carry one in case he comes
across a lady in need of one. Later I learned a gangster also carries one
just in case. I always carried a handkerchief as a kid but flipped it to a
wash cloth or rag when I started dancing basically my sweat rag. For
2PAC image I changed it to a bandanna and gave Pac the options of
how to wear it. Myself I usually rock a bandana in the back right pocket
or the right knee/boot. Pac saw someone with the rabbit ears and asked
me if that would be a good look with the bandanna tied around his head
and was it okay to adopt that way of wearing a bandana. Although Pac
didn’t originate the rabbit ears picking up a fad or style is acceptable if it
fits your overall project. I saw a deeper meaning for the rabbit ears and
its correlation to desire to create and reproduce. I was glad to see him
taking an interest in his gear and signature look so I co-signed. Pac
wasn't into designers or clothes like myself so I had to make the signature
looks easy for him to repeat and be able to tell any stylist over the phone
what he needed. 2PAC style evolution reflected the twists and turns of
his personal life and career. The streetwear, bandana and backward
baseball caps reflected the persona Boy Next Door with stories recounted
in his music. The Don golden suits and Versace shirts became hallmarks
of his "success" and newfound access into more affluent worlds. Decked
out in a full suit or performing shirtless with pants sagging, ‘Pac always
exuded a confidence and keen awareness of the power of his own image.
Light-years ahead of many of his rap contemporaries thanks to The
Don preplanning. Each persona I crafted from my own personal image
came with two looks for Pac to choose from.
Create a Brand exclusive signatory look, sound & feel. 
The 5 looks of 2PAC 
1. BBoy Next Door/ Perspective of a seventeen yr. old Hip Hop kid.
Street functional gear country overalls, swagger baseball cap backwards,
cut-off jean-shorts plaid shirts. Hoodie, sport jerseys Thug-gear style. 
2. The Don - Bougie- All Gold or All White Egyptian silk and linens
Versace Egyptian Gold chains Sphinx face shirts. Bougie Braggadocios
Flamboyant Dapper Don. Gold for Enlightenment and White for purity,
pure enlightenment.
3. Badbwoy Birth of Badbwoy-All Black everything, ruff dirty jeans,
leather motorcycle boots/jacket, bandanna. Vest badge of triumphs.
Rock edge. Accessories; Guitar motorcycle head bandanna. 
4. Classic Mafia Don Corleone-Classic Black & White everything suit
tuxedo bow tie Blazer. The Boss/Godfather/The Chairman Music
Mogul Yin/Yan representing the dark and light of any situation.
5. Rebel of Underground, Militant/Rebel Camouflage Army fatigues
General strips & bars
*The 6th element or 'Thug' persona isn't listed because no photographs
nor visual representation shall promote or exploits nor self incriminate anyone
self. *Side-note No Mention of Black Panther Power Look because Pac never
used it. 
On the flip-side for special occasions red carpet events from Ashy to Classy
Gold, Versace, Italian & Indian Silk or Linen, worn baggy to breathe
when walking the Riviera. The fabulous playboy who wears pajamas like out-
fits living a casual lifestyle on the beach of Star Island. I also styled LL Cool J
for years and influenced Kane on how to dress back in the 90’s. Styling vari-
ous music videos thru the 90’s for dancers I choreographed further instilled
my style concepts. I gave Pac full instructions as I did with all artist I worked
with on how to shop and dress for their rap persona. Walking thru malls Pac
watched me shopping for myself and LL from city to city. 2Pac had a Thug-
Life clothing line very briefly, going in and out of jail made it difficult to
maintain contacts need to be successful as a fashion designer. Thug Life cloth-
ing was among the first major Hip Hop clothing lines before Rocawear Sean
John Echo, Fubu, Phatfarm, etc. ThugLife set the standards for street gear in
1990 even when Pac wore other designers he keep it Thuggish. All looks co-
incide with the music being released and the financial possibilities allowed.
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“The Politics of the Hoodie”, beginning:
On a recent night, shopping online for a light jacket or a cotton sweater — some kind of out-
erwear to guard my body against a springlike breeze — I clicked on the ‘‘new arrivals’’ page of
the website of a popular retailer and encountered, unexpectedly, another instance of the
complex oddity of race. Here, projecting catalog-model cordiality in the sterile space of an
oﬀ-white backdrop, was a young black man in a hoodie.
On the street, a black guy in a hoodie is just another of the many millions of men and boys
dressed in the practical gear of an easygoing era. Or he should be. This is less an analysis
than a wish. The electric charge of the isolated image — which provokes a flinch away from
thought, a desire to evade the issue by moving on to check the sizing guide — attests to a
consciousness of the hoodie’s recent history of peculiar reception. In a cardigan or a crew
neck, this model is just another model. In the hoodie, he is a folk demon and a scapegoat, a
political symbol and a moving target, and the system of signs that weighs this upon him does
not make special distinctions for an Italian cashmere hoodie timelessly designed in heather
gray.
Patterson traces the origins of the hoodie as a practical garment for protection from the
weather and for warming up; athletic teams were early wearers. They became not merely
practical but also started picking up fashionability (I still have my man Jacqies’s excellent
Stanford hoodie in the university’s color, cardinal) and eventually became, on some wearers
(like Mark Zuckerberg), symbols of amiable informality. (Illustrations on the NYT site.)
In the midst of this, black men wore hoodies for the much the same reasons as white guys,
but then we entered
… an era in which the hoodie became at once an anodyne style object and a subject of moral
panic, its popularity and its selective stigmatization rising in proportion. A glance at almost
any police blotter, or a recollection of the forensic sketch of the Unabomber, will confirm the
hoodie as a wardrobe staple of the criminal class, and this makes it uniquely convenient as a
proxy for racial profiling or any other exercise of enmity. The person itching to confirm a gen-
eral bias against hip-hop kids or crusty punks imputes crooked character to the clothing itself.
(We then, of course, get legislators calling for making the wearing of hoodies illegal.)
Now we have an opposition between clothing companies that specialize in good-looking

fashion hoodies worn mostly by good-looking All-American white guys — American Eagle, for
instance, with most of its models smiling broadly (who could possibly be terrified by these
guys?); here’s a serious American Eagle white dude:
and, in response to the demonizing of black men in hoodies, a company called Thug Life (the
name comes from Tupac Shakur), which sprang up to market various kinds of in-your-face
hoodies, from the relatively restrained: Internet story.
Pac always aspired to do great work; to live up to a title he had yet to

claim. We would build daily on album concepts and song ideas to fit for each
album. Voices contained personas from the hood, characters we meet on the
road in our travels or from our past. Every emcee has a hood or city they rep
but since Pac had moved every two years he had no hometown to rep or deep
roots. This bothered Pac and he faulted his Mom’s for moving him around so
much. Although at the time he was using the name Emcee NY where he
spent most of his childhood I felt he was needed to be Universal. I pointed
out to Pac how all that moving allowed him to broaden his horizons and now
allows us to appeal to a wider audience. Pac hadn't seen NYC in at least ten
years and didn't have a NY attitude nor style so I felt that name wouldn't fit.
We decided the market we were going for was everywhere West of NJ hence
West-Side of America. I pointed out to Pac that most of the U.S. was 'Coun-
try' at least to us New Yorkers, so logical I wanted to make music for the big-
gest audience & Kountry Grammar was ignited. Everyone west of NJ had a
twang to their accents so I figured to appeal to that audience, with a country
down-home south rap style. NY at the time was running Hip Hop but the
shift with NWA opened the game to other regions,
and I saw a bigger picture ahead. Pac had spent two
years in the Bay and was able to incorporate those
cadences into his flow. I had lived in Dallas Texas
for two years so I was well versed in the southern
life styles and slang. Westside originally really
meant everywhere West of NJ including Chicago
Detroit Atlanta Dallas to the West Coast which is all
west of NYC hence West Side of America. Pac in-
corporated the W. WestSide hand symbol possibly
got the idea from WC I not sure? Kountry Gram-
mar was developed as a discourse to communicate
with Yung Black Americans across the country.
New Yorkers were always on sum hater shit towards new Artist especial-
ly if their weren't from one of the five boughs, so I had a 'fuck NY' attitude. I
didn’t like the way some Rappers wouldn't get air play because they were
from certain neighborhoods or if a disc jockey would only play music from
emcees they were cool with. Traveling across the country I became aware of
what other cities were listening. Pac was all for persona's and characters we
discussed naming and creating voices for each persona.
We both traveled down south on tour so researching when a Thug voice
from the South was chosen, I was hesitant at first, got shivers straight up my
spine immediately whenPac began to spit. Not sure at the time why but I
knew he (this Thug persona) was gonna be trouble, maybe a bit of intuition
set in? I questioned to know more about how Pac came up with voice, Tupac
went on to explain who he was channeling and why. Scarface from the Ghetto
Boys had that deep father authority type voice I instructed Pac to find and
emulate. I formulated a deep commanding voice to complement with Pac
who had a very high natural sounding voice back then. Scarface was chosen
because we needed an example to model ones self after. I only warned Pac
about the possible outcomes when channeling another person but agreed that
was the best choice. My only criticism was not to exert his voice or sound like
it's straining, somehow he needed to make it sound natural when stressing syl-
lables like 'Baby Baby’ with a country twang Thug Voice that changed the
game. Pac listen to Scarface music day and night in attempts to perfect the
perfect Thug voice. I wasn't knowledgeable of Scarface outside of Ghetto
Boys nor familiar with his music, my goal was an authorial voice with grit
from the South. Also this Thug persona was never to appear in photographs
nor video, strictly for vinyl and wax entertainment purposes only. A gud Thug
moves in silence and doesn't look like a Thug thats what makes him good. Pac
later got to meet Scarface and work with on a few tunes.
How to be remembered as the Greatest came with a long list of priori-
ties, I took very seriously and tried to convey this to Pac especially when he
was horse playing or joking around. Questions he asked me about music and
what kind of tracks to select, even how to rhyme without a track and stay in
time. I had to prepare Pac to make songs with limited studio time or even
without a beat like being in jail where he wouldn't have access to music.
When he first brought it up I was stung he already swore he would never be
in jail. I was taken off guard and had to think quick. I demonstrated playing a
beat on a desk like we did in school. I had already made tracks for myself and
sold sum to other Rappers.
2PAC’s music had to be Universal in sound and soulful feel. I had a

clear vision for the sound or soundtrack to Thug Life that consist of southern
blues style instruments. A strong deep male voice for hooks chorus and back-
ground was among the things I instructed Pac to search for. I wanted a folk
country down home feel very southern not West-coast for the Thug persona’s
soundtrack. A rock guitar for the Badbwoy songs and violin for the Mafioso
style Bleeding on Wax or Butcher style. PAC asked many questions in antici-
pation of future situations and I had to have an answer for him. For three
months on tour, he barraged me with questions that proved of worth in the
short course of his life. Early in his career it was very difficult finding good
producer and producers that could create what Pac needed. Not being musi-
cally educated Pac had difficulties explaining the Rock guitar on the Badbwoy
tracks to producers. Puffy was able to blend the Rock guitar in a Badboy
theme notice ‘All About the Benjamin’s' using 2PAC’s Badbwoy image with a
Rock edge. We created a lifelong reminder that proves you can create some-
thing great outta of nothing visualizing then you put yourself out there. Thug
Life concept I felt was overdone but Pac stressed to me its importance in
2PAC formula. When in appearing in music videos 'Tupac' was never just
rapping to camera's instead the action of what he said would be acted out,
'Tupac' would rap off camera or while the acting as a character in the act.
None of that straight rapping to the camera stuff I deplore. The focus was
the story/song so actors would be necessary to tell the story.
Flow was to be Konversational style meaning as if he is talking directly
to you without a lot of rhyming words, but words that sound alike. Conversa-
tional refers to a style used in the oral exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.: an easy
conversational style. Newspaper and daily life in the ghetto was used for inspira-
tion, PAC got ideas from looking out his window or by reading the newspaper
or talking to hood youth on the corners per my instructions. Research is cru-
cial for heart felt content that can be relatable to your audience.
Making Tupac a household name and branding required media sup-
port. Media defined as the ancient Etruscan god of liars, tricksters and false
friends. All interviews are designed to set a precedent and clarification of mu-
sic and career goals. This would be Pac's only chance for retribution and
telling his side of things. Some interviews were in 2PAC character while oth-
ers with more serious subject dealing with controversy and clarification were
not in character. 
The Artist 2Pacology 2PAC Context !34
Conscious lyrics Song context
Police brutality, poverty, unemployment, insufficient education, dis-

unity and violence, black on black crime, teenage pregnancy, crack ad-
diction. Do you want me to go on? These were the topics ‘2Pac’ was de-
signed to cover. Bob Marley was a big influence on me growing up in the
Jamaican culture, so lyrics were always bout positive vibes. Concept for
first album I told Pac to image he’s seventeen, look out his window for
inspiration on life in the ghetto or even the news or newspaper was filed
with stories. I insisted he keep it "real" as that was the buzz on the streets
in 1989. Truth is far more exciting than fiction strictly the facts I deal
with Reality Rap. I don't want to hear about anything you did not live
see or do, I explained. I like my Lyrics raw like Mel E Mel. Like when he
said "they pushed that girl in front of the train doctors sewed it back on
again". That line always stuck with me plus I remember the newspaper
headline as a kid because I used that same train station which made it
relevant to me. I also insisted not to use the word 'like' because the bible
says there is no greater thing than self, so you can't compare yourself to
anything. Rappers are always saying their like this or that which really
belittles you as less than the object you're comparing yourself to. I really
tried to influence my concise psychological thinking for meaningful lyrics
to Pac. Songs had to teach how to survive in these ghetto streets, when
your back against the wall will you stumble will you fall? These the ques-
tions you keep asking me I wanna know is this for real or just a dream? I
wanna know why snitch niggas keeps snitching when they want to be a
G?
Tupac main focus was to paint a vivid description of ghetto life
tragedy and lessons that would teach the rules of engagement for youth
coming up. It was important that you always introduce yourself when
having a conversation with someone so, various ways to say his name
were created. Tupac would talk about himself in 3rd. person to project a
larger entity. Tupac would remind you of his standards and expectations
hopes dreams and aspirations. Remember '2Pac' loves you. I insisted
PAC use '2Pac' in every song to make it stick, the earlier the better & I
really needed him to break the habit of not saying his name when rap-
ping. In a conversation dialogue its important to first introduce your self  
than state your purpose. Some may feel it redundant but I never want
to wonder whom I listening to. It took PAC a while to understand that, he
would often kick a 16 or a few 16 bars and never mention his name, I hated
that but maybe I just couldn't get him to understand the importance. 2Pac
representing all African American youth had to project an image more than
the average rapper who spoke only for himself or his hood. Pac needed to be
that dude set the mode set the bar be that person you look to for inspiration
on creation your craft.
One day on the tour PAC spits his latest song, he was very sure I would
be impressed & would like it; But he was all so wrong, I told him it was wack
& to get out my face. He seemed confused I felt his disappointment but went
on to explain I don’t talk or listen to strangers. He never once said his name
in the rhyme, like a conversation with a stranger I’m not interested. So we ar-
gued as usual he would not take my word for it so I had to convince him. This
is creation of a legend 101 first I explained to PAC the memory of man is
short, thousands of fallen soldiers are in unmarked graves. The Greatest has
to be remembered in order to claim the title, and go undefeated. When hav-
ing a conversation with someone a proper introduction is necessary no one
listens to strangers. Many of rules and restrictions were formulated for 1 de-
sired outcome, to be remembered as the Greatest of all time. PAC wanted
that title from day one with no clue what that really entailed. I explained fur-
ther 'Tupac' the persona has to set presidencies, behavior and attitudes. Never
smile in professional pictures because something Rakim one of my favorite
Rapper said “I ain’t no Joke” never smiling because ‘life‘s to serious’ which
was the opposite of PAC who stayed smiling laughing & joking all the time.
Fans pictures were okay to smile in just not model pictures. This is where PAC
and 'Tupac' troubles began. When PAC was treated like his persona ‘Tupac
2Pac’ or ‘Bishop’ by media, politicians or fans he didn't always handle it well.
Pulled in many directions by so many different forces for any young man with
new money was crazy. This was the hardest part of becoming the greatest
paying dues earning your title. How badly do you want it to what ends by
which means would you go past the death of it? Creating what ‘Tupac’ stood
for & would be remembered for was most important goal we wanted to estab-
lish. I warned PAC of the many dangers to come but he had to live & see
them for his self. When a person speaks out, he must be ready & aware of his
own house not crumble from the backlash. Pointing fingers leaves four fingers
pointing back at you. The 'Tupac' model stood for Truth Honestly Freedom
Respect and Hope for change.
The Don Emcee Rules

1) Rule number 1 Never lies! A man only has 2 things in this world his
word and his balls never shall the two part, was my motto. I despise anyone
who lies never trust them or anybody you can't throw 20 ft. Plus if you tell
them the truth they can’t use it against you. Loyalty is everything.
2) Rule number 2 Never use the word 'like' when rapping, because there
is no greater thing than "self" so why compare it only makes you look less
than that which you are referring to. I believe to use similes makes your
statement less profound. So instead I instructed him to keep it 'real' and say
what it is, call it, describe it, paint a picture anyone can envision. Metaphors
were subject to associability meaning they had to fit the theme.
3) Rule number 3 No subliminal messages, it you got beef with some-
one say their name, I hated at the time many Rappers were saying subliminal
stuff about each other’s on wax and causing confusion. LL would often won-
der if Kane was making references to him and ask my opinions. Calling out
competition with battle rhymes. Also I insisted that Tupac would start each
record with a dedication or at least introduction to who or what the song was
about. Got to talk to ya audience I would tell him.
4) Rule number 4 Never show your ‘ass’ in other words never sells out
for fame or fortune. Why lose your soul to gain the world wealth or fame? No
liquors endorsements or anything that would be considered suspect for mon-
ey.
The Don in Italian means Title of honor for priests and nobleman, One who brings gifts or knowledge.
Language used was often misunderstood; when the word 'Gun' ‘Pop’ or
‘Blast’ was used, it was meant as a synonym for ‘brain cells' meaning use brain
cells or logic to kill enemies with knowledge in a battle. (I learned that from
KRS1 and instilled into 2PAC formula.) Pac and I debated bout the use of
curse words which I felt were not necessary unless to make a point. The use
of curse words had to have significance from the point of view of the persona
being used to get a certain reaction. I preferred not to curse for radio friendly
music and because I feel it shows ignorance of not choosing a better word to
convey your point. After much debate and hashing about Pac said that the
rappers wouldn’t be able to express as realistic if they weren’t able to curse.
Just Ice the Rapper gangster style & Mafioso style flicks led as inspira-
tion to my creation of Thug Life imagery and feel. From my own preference
lifestyle choices and gear, I wore while going to Latin Quarters. Brooklyn
streets smarts means my gear had to be functional for the gritty streets and
stylish environment of NYC. Whom does The Don or Boss send out first to
secure the find; Thugs always arrive first to hold something down assess the
situation or to collect the loot. A Thug’s violent mentality or demeanor (self-
starter/go getter) to be the first to arrive and claim ownership for the Boss.
Pac created Thug Life loosely off our combined life experience growing up,
taste, codex rules, future visions, life style & dreams of hope for a better to-
morrow. Thug Life combined with Black Panther power equals 2PAC with a
Mafioso motif similar to Gangsters style but we wanted it to stand alone for
younger generation coming up as a how to manual. Tupac defined it, as
‘Thug is someone who is going through struggles, has gone through struggles,
and continues to live day by day with nothing for them. That person is a
Thug and the life they are living is the Thug Life or Street elements. A Thug
is Not a gangster”. Thug Life was only a one-album spin-off concept that
took off bigger than expected over eleven albums. Remember this is only one
persona of ‘Tupac’ I had many others to create and share. The labels had re-
ally taken full advantage of exploiting my themes to their own advantage.
Many of my songs were not approved by the label as too controversial ac-
cording to Pac. Among those that made it.....
Changes, Life goes on, Smile, Keep Ya Head Up, Cradle to

the Grave were among the first song titles I gave Pac to write about in 1990.
I had written these songs for myself prior to meeting Pac so I spit the lyrics
and then I gave him video concepts for the 2PAC persona. All lyrics were
written by Pac with my direction, concepts style punchlines slogans basically
our conversation was included in the lyrics. I instructed Pac to re-write in his
own words for believability in delivering lyrics. This would insure when he
said he did it all himself he was being truthful.
‘The Badbwoy’ persona Butcher style’ who blazed verbal war fare on
all opposition with Pig Latin vernacular recreating words. By changing the
root of the word thus concealing the meaning of the words from others not
familiar with the rules. For words that begin with consonant sounds all letter
before the initial vowel are placed at the end of the word sequence. Then ay
wa way yay i is added. Pac taught this style to Snoop Jay Z and Biggie refer-
ences can be found on their albums. Had white folk scratching their head like
what he said?
Not just what you say but how you say it makes all the difference in the world.
Thug Life Theory combined with Black Panther Power to create a phi-
losophy foundation for a worldwide movement of principle that spread across
America. My Thuglife Theory over-shadowed Panther Power Pac created ten
to one so Pac rode The Don effect wave across the industry. Many songs were
created and later developed per our Konversations about life lessons. For in-
stance first thing in the morning Pac wants to find female companionship. I
replied with you wash your face from morning did you make any money yet?
Don’t no female want a broke nigga laid up in bed all day with bad breath.
Later Pac created M.O.B. Money Over Bitches catchphrase! We spent a lot of
time chasing groupies from city to city
leaving seeds everywhere when Pac
meet a new female he would dive in
deep. Pac would forget all his responsi-
bilities and just be laid up with a
groupie all day if he could. I instructed
Pac every song must have some moral
lessoned like fables learned in your ad-
venture to Stardom. So many times my
words of concern or personal instruc-
tions would be incorporated into 2Pa-
cology.
Thug Life Origins of a young Black man rise in America, concept perspec-
tives of ghetto life, music industry fakes and the Black mans’ plot under government
rule. My favorite Bob Marley album was the Rebel album which inspired me to cre-
ate a modern day Black rebel. When Pac explain what the name Tupac meant &
how he got the name I saw a connection to explore a Rebel emcee persona of the
underground. I knew a little of Pac’s past with the Black Panthers history in his
bloodline which made it all the easier for him to grasp this concept. I believed the
Black Panther influence flowed thru his DNA veins when he spoke you could sense
the urgency & empowering tones in his voice. I explain my philosophy on Ghetto
life as an orphan homeless youth since I was 13; I knew the harsh life of living on
your own. Although born an orphan, put up for adoption at birth; I did meet & live
with my real mother for a few yrs. of mental & physical abuse from age 6 thru 13.
So being homeless at 15 I left school, got any jobs (barber, Security guard, messen-
ger) I could until I got my first apt. 2 week before my 16 birthday. Brooklyn streets
where I learned the game from Flatbush to Da 90's was my stomping grounds.
Growing up on Brooklyn streets shaped my attitude about life’s hardships which I
then translated to Pac. Attending LQ gave me access to many prominent Rappers
from the late 80’s which I found insightful. I would interview and discussed details
from prominent rappers for insight to the music industry.
If you are a man of worth and produce a son by the grace of god,
If he is straight, takes after you, Takes good care of your possessions,
Do for him all that is good, He is your son, your spirit begot him,
Don't withdraw your heart from him. But an offspring can make trouble:
If he strays, neglects your counsel, Disobeys all that is said,
His mouth spouting evil speech, Punish him for all his talk . . .
If you listen to my sayings, All your affairs will go forward;
In their truth resides their value, Their memory goes on in the speech of men, Be-
cause of the worth of their precepts, Don’t go where the path may lead go where
there is no path and leave a trail. Each one teach many!
I taught Pac these rules in 1990 to express at will on vinyl. Pac attempted to
live by my rules in place of his own. You may have heard Pac mentioned there's 10
Rules 2 dis shit! Actually 11 which is also no. 1 and sit above all else as last but not
the least. Pac expresses my THUGLIFE THEORY Rules in photographs that I
prepared Pac for. On vinyl both Pac and Biggie are reciting the Creator ThugLife
Theory Rules. Pac always thought I would be available for status correcting and ad-
vice. That came to a brunt halt in 1994 when I left NYC.
In 1990 I Gave Tupac Shakur several song concepts to record for my THUGLIFE
THEORY here's the story of Keep Ya Head Up!
All throughout my youth roaming the Brooklyn streets I would notice Broth-
ers that passed me with their head down. Seeing brothers with their heads down
would bother me immensely. I would often wonder what their troubles were what
causes this low esteem? Personally I felt a person should always keep their head in
the direction they wanted to go. I felt by looking down you could miss out on things
or opportunities rite before you. As a kid I wasn't sure what to do about seeing
brothers with their heads down but I knew it had to stop. When your head is down
you disconnect from your higher self. Challenge ask any little kid a question they
may or not know the answer to the first thing that kid will do instinct is look up. An-
swers are always best found when your head is up like an antenna collecting infor-
mation. In 1990 when I told Pac of my thoughts and plans for THUGLIFE I also
gave him a few verses of songs I planned to record. For this song I spit a few bars to
give Pac the basic idea. Pac wrote the first draft in 1990 while we were on the Bud-
weiser Superfest tour. I wasn't pleased with the first two versions PAC wrote he just
wasn't getting the full gist. I m a perfectionist by nature & strive to get all things cor-
rect. After Pac's first version wasn't what I wanted he went back to the drawing
board. Pac comes to me with confidant on his second go around. Pac was sure I
would be pleased but I wasn't. I actually got angry with him for missing the points I
wanted the song to convey. Things I specific said to mention he didn't put in like
remember 2Pac loves you. I got on his case for not mentioning 2Pac in the song. We
were in a parking lot with the tour buses and Pac kicked what he had been working
on the last few days. After all the build up I expected more and disappointed I
snapped on Pac for falling short. Pac stumped down on da curb dropped his head in
frustration. Spark! Dat's it I said see how you just dropped ya head just from a little
bit of me ranting. Exactly what I wanted you to express in the song I said when you
put ya all into something and still no moss. Still you get no further than were you
were before. Still feeling defeated knocked down belittled while your doing your
best and still it not be enough.
PAC was close to tears and we shed a few while re-drafting Keep Ya Head Up! We
hashed over the lyrics for hours and Pac combined my lyrics and feelings with his
own understanding of my song. Years later when the opportunity arose Pac was
able to produce the song. Another 2PAC creation 2 People Are Creating acronym.
Thug Life came with Ten rules ‘Tupac’ had to obey, understand and
teach and maybe live by…. The 11th Golden rule stands overall and goes
without saying. Emcees Codex There’s Rules to this Shit! Here are only a few
rules to the GAME!
Golden Rules of ThugLife

1. Empty not your soul to everybody and do not diminish thereby your
importance. The trusted man who does not vent his belly's speech, He will him-
self become a leader. Trust No One 
2. The nut doesn't reveal the tree it contains. Keep ya secrets. Loyalty is
everything. 
3. The seed cannot sprout upwards without simultaneously sending roots
into the ground. Reach in all directions.
4. A house has the character of the man who lives in it. Image everything,
first impressions last a lifetime. Create the image you want to represent.
5. A pupil may show you by his own efforts how much he deserves to
learn from you. When the student is ready a master will appear.
6. Social good is what brings peace to family and society. Networking is

valuable for business and family growth. Consult the ignorant and the wise; The
limits of art are not reached.
7. Knowledge is not necessarily wisdom. Have Common sense. Knowl-

edge is infinite. "Know thy-self and thou shalt know all the mysteries of the gods and
the universe” The inscription on the Ancient Greek Temple of Apollo at Delphi
8. Each truth you learn will be, for you, as new as if it had never been writ-
ten. Experience life live & learn.
9. Listen to your convictions, even if they seem absurd to your reason. Fol-
low your heart as long as you live not the mind. Concentrate on excellence, Your
silence is better than chatter. Speak when you know you have a solution silence is
better than BS.
10. Have the wisdom to abandon the values of a time that has passed and
pick out the constituents of the future. An environment must be suited to the age
and men to their environment. Stay current like water flow with the wave. Don't
hold onto the past or old ways.
11. Treat others as you expect 2 be treated. Golden Rule! As ill will comes
from opposition, So goodwill increases love.
2 Pac & Thug Life Suunnittelin
90% of 2Pac is Thug Life10% of 2Pac is Black Panther Power
Theme History/Adventure/Biography/Drama
2Pac acronym means Two People Are Creating. Emcee=2x’s
E=mc 2stands for E (emcee/energy) = Mass times the Speed of light squared
2x the 10,000 power twice mass. Creating an unstoppable force.....
E represents units of energy/emcee, m represents units of mass, and c
2 is the speed of light squared, or multiplied by itself 2 times in this case. 
Albert Einstein told us that "everything is energy"; that "a human being is a
part of the whole called by us [the] Universe". His words echoed the most
ancient of spiritual and philosophical teachings and still underpin today's cut-
ting-edge scientific discoveries. The Universal Mind goes by many names. In
the scientific world we know of the Unified Field, in spiritual philosophy we
refer to The All or Universal Consciousness and in religion we call upon God
who Himself goes by many names - Jehovah, Allah and Brahman to mention
but a few. The name is relevant only in so far as it resonates with you. The na-
ture of the Universal Mind is Omniscience (all knowing), Omnipotence (all
powerful) and Omnipresence (always present). Know that this too is your na-
ture. You have access to all knowledge, known and unknown; you have access
to an infinite power for which nothing is impossible; you have access to the
limitless creativity of the One Creator. All these attributes are present within
you at all times in their potential. Omnipotence, Omniscience and Om-
nipresence of the Universal Mind at all times.
Each and every one of us is a manifestation of this single Universal
Consciousness. There is profound truth in the ancient teaching that we are all
One. We are all connected - not only to each other but to all of Nature and to
everything in the Universe. This is the Law of One. What you do to others,
you do to yourself. The way you treat Nature, you in fact treat yourself. Just as
energy in the void does not need pre-existence of matter, mind-consciousness
transcend physical forms. Matter is made of latent or condensed light energy.
The Universe is mental so you think yourself into existence.
Rules of this game are simple:

Get clear about what you want. 
Write it down. Work towards it physically and energetically. 
See it as if it has already happened. Feel grateful. What’s your BIG
DREAM and ultimate intention? The Art of creation something out of
Nothingness.
Thoughts + Feelings + Actions + Intention = YOUR VIBRATION 

Your vibration then ALIGNS with the order you’re placing with the
Universe.
ALIGNMENT = THE UNIVERSE’S ABILITY TO DELIVER
(The process is called The Law of Attraction)
So to summarize, 
+ By consciously sculpting your energy (your vibration) you ACTI-
VATE and work with The Law of Vibration to deliberately manifest.
You do this by seeking out ways to optimize your energy and clear the
way for the alignment process to work its magic. 
+ By aligning with your desires and trusting that that have already
manifested on the etheric plane, means that you release the resistance
and the Universe can deliver your goodies because you have created
the space. *Suunnitella means to design to plan or conceive
You don’t build a house, without a blueprint, so how could you become
a large selling rapper, without knowing your craft fully? Practice and Repeti-
tion are the parents of Growth and Perfection. Preparation plus opportunity
equals luck. Plan for your tomorrow, you cannot play tomorrow’s game until
it gets here. If you fail to plan then you plan to fail. You have to know how to
market, how to be a great communicator, how to be able to connect with the
right people, how to brand yourself, etc. It is all about being an entrepreneur
and running your business. The original 2Pac formula was supposed to be a
50/50 split. Pac and I agreed to combine our rap persona's to form "2Pac",
after months of me coaching Pac on ways to improve his game. Months on
tour preparing Pac for a rap career had past when suddenly, I wanted out of
the Rap Game and Pac wanted in. Pac suggested I not waste my knowledge
by leaving the Industry. Pac felt we were on some sort of life mission from
God, as in the Blues Brothers movie we had instructions to complete a mis-
sion from God. Each one teaches one, set as the motto to teach and sell
spreading love the Brooklyn way. Therefore, with my exit strategy in mind it
was time to turn on the ‘Tupac’ machine. A body in motion stays in motion is
law of automation. I had to put batteries in Pac's back by consent reminders
of being a leader and following your heart to lead the way. Throwing caution
to the wind and trusting in the Universe to guide your direction to success.
Probably the single most important technique I instructed Pac about. With
not much to lose, Pac embraced this Codex belief into his daily activities nev-
er worry bout the past nor future only the here and now live in the moment
follow your heart. Living each day like it's your last; eat drink & be merry for
tomorrow we die! Much mediation and strong connection with your source
spirit is mandatory for this lifestyle. Intuition plays key to being able to accept
things in your path as your destiny. Following your dreams and speaking bout
it allows listener to grow and experience life thru your songs. ThugLife Theo-
ry overshadowed Panther Power and spawn several spin-off business ventures.
Every day I instructed Pac to my scientific music formulas, music con-
cepts the 5 P's and image styling for success. Taking risk, throwing caution to
the wind and following your feet/intuition/heart is a crucial necessity. No risk
no reward, is staple in any business you have to be willing to stick ya neck out.
Going out on a limb the 2Pac formula required a lot of spiritual guidance be-
cause of the great responsibility and treacherous road, which lay ahead. God
was always a driving factor in all Pac's creative directions. God does not give
you anything you cannot handle. A triple Threat artist must achieve many
credits to reach pinnacle success of idol statue or iconic success. Although
most discussions with Pac were about lyrics and rap career other necessary
conversations involved theater and spokesperson. Block buster movie star at-
tributes was calculated into the equation thru simple suggestions. Spokesper-
son needs to confidently read cue card sell a product promote an event or host
a gathering for honors or entertainment. Pac’s witty charisma allowed him to
easily get thru the seriousness of a professional actor or performer piece, skit
or monologue. Compared to most professional performers who study for
years to reach goals of critical acclaimed credits on their biography. Pac’s
eduction was limited at best with no musical knowledge nor technical experi-
ence to which to draw from. By his own omission Pac felt uneducated espe-
cially by the school system that was supposed to prepare him for life. I played
towards his strengths of vigor for life and curiosity for infinite possibilities.
Pas’s natural abilities to tell a story and project his voice with emotional sub-
stance made him a perfect narrator. By building off Pacs natural talent thirst
drive and ambitions I could suggest perfect roles to prepare for. Artist Devel-
opment training help Pac achieve the necessary directions for success.
Accents are slight hand, head and body movements that "accent" or emphasize the
spoken word. For instance, a blink or nod when an emphatic sound is made is an
accent. So is pointing with a finger or slapping down a fist on the table like an ex-
clamation mark.
Same song was recored while on the Budweiser tour during a few days be-
tween shows. Pac & I were only bout two weeks into ThugLife Theory when the
opportunity came up and Pac did his first official recording. I didn't see Pac for a
couple of days when the recording happened immediately he shared with me his
verse for a reaction. I was very glad he didn't slip any clues to the mayhem we were
planning for the future endeavors with ThugLife. When Pac mentioned he just
recorded his first verse panic struck me immediately; did he drop any clues or se-
crets was my initial fear. Pac spit the verse he recorded the day before and I was
happy he didn't let out any secrets. I new at this moment something special was
happening, it had been only two weeks since taking on 2Pac project and I didn't
think Pac was ready to record I knew I had to step my game up. The song was later
released as the lead song of the Digital Underground EP This is an EP Release, the
follow-up to their debut hit album Sex Packets. Shakur appeared in the accompany-
ing music video. After his rap debut, he performed with Digital Underground again
on the album Sons of the P. Shakur appeared on two of the group's recordings—
1990's This Is an EP and Sons of the P before going solo. 
The Artist 2Pacology Letter 2 Mom’s !46
Letter to Moms’
I remember the last day on the Budweiser Superfest tour PAC keep
nagging me about a song that came to him in a dream it was very dear to his
heart; we both had ruff childhoods growing up in NYC with single mothers.
He wanted to write a diss song about his mom & all day long he kept bringing
up the subject, I also had mixed feelings about my Mom and choices that
were made. Originally, the song was a diss song against his mom Afeni; Pac
was very hurt and angry about her throwing him out at seventeen in Ca. and
hadn't spoken to Afeni almost two years since then. I was also estranged from
my mom and had not spoken for a few years. I reminded him had she not put
him out he wouldn't have linked up with Digital Underground, got to be on
tour & now on an adventure of a life time. I was barely able to listen to Pac
first verse bout his mom the things he said made me wanna slap the taste out
his mouth I finally interrupted him being so disgusted by what he was saying.
Pac tried to continue to the second verse but I refused to listen or let him go
on. I couldn't understand why he thought I would co-sign such a song but he
insisted this was the one and it came to him in a dream. After all these
months of sessions this was the best he could do I thought to myself ? I was
flabbergasted by his insistence to continue reciting in my ears and I tried to
walk away. Pac followed me around reading his verse he insisted this was
gonna be a hit song which only fueled my rage. “Thats all I can stand & I cant
stand no more…”
I saw red and snapped since day one of knowing Pac I’ve tried to have
him rekindle his relationship with Afeni. Pac was in my view a real Ma’s boy
who always quoted what Afeni had taught him and always knowing stuff
without actually having experienced it. Many prior arguments Pac would
stand on the principals and beliefs his mom had drilled into his conscience. I
sought to correct all those Panther ideologies that weren't relevant in the 90’s
nor to a modern Black man in America. I felt some of the brainwashing
Black Panther concepts were outdate and irrelevant with current 1990’s situa-
tions. Pac said the idea came to him in a dream and he was positive he had to
do it? Really I thought for a second what could his mom have possible done
that could compare to my childhood. Comparing Afeni was like comparing
Mother Teresa to Mommy dearest and Mommy dearest was a saint com-
pared to my mother.
We exchanged childhood stories of growing up in NYC. Pac was

very determined to make this a diss record like "Hit Em Up" style. Yes I
did instruct Pac on how to make a dis record when someone wronged
you but I didn't mean for his own Mom. I had to put my foot down I
reminded him he's a grown ass man now and don't need a mother any-
more. I went on to remind him a woman's responsibility was over when
he reached a certain age. Which was the day you decided to no longer
listen to her rules & take control over your own life? The day you decid-
ed not to follow her house rules and build your own. I wasn't going to
agree to a diss song bout moms so I told him about my very horrid
childhood (mental physical sexual physiological abuse) as we compared
notes I could tell he was giving in. I asked had he ever went hungry, he
said no, I couldn’t say that, starvation was often my punishment. I asked
did he ever have to go to hospitals, he said no, I spent so much time at
Kings Country Hospital they threaten to call child services, so instead I
would just be left on my stoop to bleed. I showed Pac the numerous
stitches in my head were my mother attempted to murder me. The burn
marks from hot irons and whales from wire or plastic belt which still
show on my legs. I asked did his Mother ever negligence him, again he
said no and so I couldn’t image why would he want to talk about his
Mom’s crack habit and sexual encounters? PAC felt betrayed by his
mom’s drug use constant moving around and its effect on their relation-
ship. I saw no reason to make such a song that would be insulting to any-
ones Moms. Pac was sure this was a good idea so I insisted he show the
good times equal and Big his Mom’s up after all she took care of him
and remained a Black Queen thru her distress. I had to show him how to
flip his idea tastefully with respect and show appreciation for attempting
to raising a crazy son. I was like I’ve only known you for 3 months your
crazy I cant image how she dealt with you all those years. We discussed
details for the better part of the day song structure and ‘Crack’ effects on
his childhood. The mention of crack was the only line I allowed Pac to
keep from the original verses which he insisted on keeping. The second
verse which he made me listen, wasn't any better but I endured in hopes
of hearing something I could keep or build with, I didn’t. More about his
Mom’s sexual history with the Panthers in relationship to his birth and
name blah blah. Things in that verse I would never repeat and brushed
off as the ranting of a scared scorned adolescent kid alone in the world
missing his mamma.
When Pac misbehaved as a child, 'Afeni Shakur would make her

son read The New York Times as punishment’. I heard via a media re-
port? Similar to Pac I also had to read the Sunday New York Times pa-
per every week & do the Jumbo puzzle every week sometimes-daily puz-
zles. I would be up all night until I competed the Jumbo puzzles. I told
Pac of my different forms of punishment to many to list here and
showed my many scars left as reminders of how much my mother hated
me. My mother would scream how much I ruined her life by being born
and how much she hated me she would say these scar are to remind me
for life. Once my Grandmother tried to interrupt a beating by stating I
didn’t ask to be born when you lay down with dogs you catch fleas. Tu-
pac’s upbringing revolved around the strict Black Panther philosophy.
Impoverished during most of his childhood, Tupac, with his mother and
half-sister, Sekyiwa (pronounced Setchua), moved between homeless
shelters and cheap accommodations in New York City. As a result, he re-
tained few friends and relied on writing poetry and diary entries to keep
himself busy. At the age of 12, Shakur joined a Harlem Theatre group
and acted as Travis in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun.
In 1986 Tupac’s mother brought him and his sister to live in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Shakur’s lived on Greenmount Ave. in East Baltimore. There, Tupac was dis-
liked because of his looks, name, and lack of trendy clothing. He attended Roland
Park Middle School, spent his freshman year at Paul Lawrence Dunbar High. For
his sophomore year Tupac was accepted to the Baltimore School for the Arts. He
enjoyed his classes there, studying theater, ballet, and other arts. During this time
that Pac became close friends with another student named Jada Pinkett. Even at this
young age, Shakur was outspoken advocate of racial and human equality. His
teachers remembered him as being a very gifted student. He was an avid reader,
delving into books on eastern religions, and entire encyclopedia sets. Hiding his love
of literature from his peers, he gained the respect of his peers by acting like a tough
guy. Shakur composed his first rap in Baltimore under the name “MC New York”.
The song was about gun control and was inspired by the fatal shooting of one of
his close friends.
Two years later, a drug-addicted Afeni was having trouble finding work (her Panther
past did not help). She uprooted the family again and brought Tupac and Sekyiwa
to live with a family friend in Marin City, California 1988. Tupac described this
move from Baltimore and the arts school as “where I got off track” Arguing with
his mom over rules and curfew got him kicked out on the street in a strange new
town. Homeless, Shakur soon moved in with a neighbor/Lelia Steinberg and
briefly started selling drugs on the street, but also made friends who helped spark his
interest in rap music. One of these was Ray Luv, and with a mutual friend named
DJ Dize (Dizz-ee), they started a rap group called Strictly Dope. Their recordings
were later released in 2001 under the name Tupac Shakur: The Lost Tapes. Then
came the opportunity to get off Leia’s couch and tour as a roadie/dancer.
Finally as the day was ending and sunset approached we were about to part
getting on separate tour buses, when Pac brought up the subject again asking me
how should he start the song, PAC seemed stuck here so off the top of my head I
suggested that he write a letter to his moms and make it a song. Confused he asked
how should I start it, I said start it the same way you would a letter and I left it
there, Pac’s face looked puzzled at first then smiled and said ‘Dear Mama’. Exactly
I said then instructed Pac to call his mom after he wrote it to get her opinion, I fig-
ured this would give Pac another reason to contact her. I couldn’t believe he would
be able to use foul language when reciting to his moms. Pac was a Ma’s boy and it
hurt his heart being estranged from his mom so long. We than parted for separate
buses & didn't see each other for a while, this was the last day on the tour in DC. I
stayed in DC for a few days with Big Daddy Kane at his pops house for a mean
BBQ party. PAC kept the song in his head until he felt it was the right time to
record it and as I instructed him, called his mom for her opinion on it. I told him to
recite it to his mom in hopes to get him to communicate with her. Two years later
Dear Mama was released while in prison, his biggest selling song to date. Your Are
Appreciated!
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the
times. Niccolo Machiavelli Never was anything great achieved without
danger. Niccolo Machiavelli I'm not interested in preserving the status
quo; I want to over-throw it. Niccolo Machiavelli
I am that I am who has sent me I am All That Has Been, That Is, and That Will
Be. No mere mortal has yet been able to lift the veil that covers Me...I m not what
was or will be I m always 2 be in constant change I m learning to be better than I
was, don't judge me on a few chapters if you don't know the whole encyclopedia, I
m not done writing my life trilogy! Namaste.
So it shall be So let it be said. So Shall Thy Will Be Done The Don Killuminati~
The Artist 2Pacology Juice !51
JUICE
Tupac Shakur's professional entertainment career began

in the early 1990s, 
when he debuted his rapping skills in a vocal turn on Digital
Underground’s "Same Song" from the soundtrack to the 1991
film Nothing but Trouble and also appeared with the group in
the film of the same name.
Early 1991 I first got a copy of the Juice script while I
was choreographing New Jack City in interest of playing a
lead character. After reading the Juice script twice I felt unsure
about taking on any criminal roles, I then discussed the script
with Preston Holmes one of the film producers. Without much
of a budget for a Choreographer I offered to suggest featured dancers & was of-
fered a small part or cameo appearance.
I had a copy of the script on my bedroom floor and read it twice
because the producer told me to choose a part I would like to play. Pac
calls me randomly and says his friend Treach told him bout a movie au-
dition for a film called Juice and he was going to crash the audition. I
coached Pac on how to audition and kill the scene. Pac wasn't sure what
part he would be auditioning for so I briefly summaries the whole movie
and all possible characters to play. I prepared Pac for theBazerk audition
process over the phone on how to slate and end his scene. Then I in-
structed Pac to act crazy and throw a chair for effect as I liked the Bishop
character the most. Then I told him to go back to his charismatic self so
they could see his range. I told Pac exactly how to be successful in this
case & all future endeavors when possible.
During the filming of Juice I was invited again
to a scene with Queen Latifah as a DJ contestant but I
overslept that morning. A few days later a friend from
the label (that was doing the soundtrack) invited me to
do a cameo in another scene with Queen Latifah and
Sons of Bazerk Bazerkthat I was doing choreography
for, this time I went. First I needed a new Mafioso boss blazer and a nose
ring for a different look; A Black & White striped blazer representing my
Ying Yang, I bought for 500 dollars with black slacks & Black sheer shirt.
When Pac saw me sporting the nose ring he tried to leave the set imme-
The Artist 2Pacology Juice !52
diately to get his nose pierced but I told him that wasn't a good idea, he
rudely insists saying he was done for the day and could do as he pleased.
I told him to make sure to let the producer know he was leaving as he
was showing arrogance and I wasn't in mood for his argument. A few
minutes later he came back to tell me the producer said no way that
would mess up the film still had another week to shoot. Pac was very
apologetic in his demeanor he said to me you knew what she would say
yet you kept kewl. He thanked me for not getting caught up in his arro-
gance and impatiences. I m never fazed by the argument of a fool get-
ting loud to win a disagreement. Of course I knew she wouldn’t allow it
but Pac had to hear it for his self. The day after the last scene shot of
Juice Pac got his nose ring. About a week later, we linked up and I didn't
have my nose ring in, Pac was in shock he said how you do that, I ex-
plained to him it was just a loop I clipped on for a different Mafioso look
I was exploring. We laughed about it at that time I had no piercings since
that goes against my codex belief. After being estranged Pac finally called
his mom while we were filming Juice, he felt he had something to be
proud of and wanted to tell her of his adventures. We also discussed
reshoots of movie poster without the gun. I was glad the movie distribu-
tor stepped in and had the movie poster reshot. January 17,1992 Juice is
released.
1991 November 12, 2Pacalypse now, revealed the socially conscious side of
Shakur. On this album, Shakur attacked social injustice, poverty and police brutality
on songs "Brenda's Got a Baby", "Trapped" and “Part Time Mutha". His style on
this album was highly influenced by the social consciousness and Afro centrism pervad-
ing hip-hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s. On this initial release, Shakur helped
extend the success of such rap groups as Boogie Down Productions, Public Enemy, X-
Clan, and Grandmaster Flash, as he became one of the first major socially conscious
rappers from the West Coast? That is what the media
criticizers stated about Tupac. In October 1991, Tu-
pac filed a $10million civil suit against the Oakland
Police Department, alleging they brutally beat him for
jay walking. On August 22, 1992, in Marin City,
Shakur performed at an outdoor festival, and stayed
for an hour afterwards signing autographs and pic-
tures.  
The Artist 2Pacology Bomb !53
Ticking Thyme Bomb
A 5 year mission 2 seek out new opportunities new music and new
adventures, these are The chronicles of 2Pac. His 5 year mission 2 seek
out new adventures new opportunities teach and sell. From this day forth
all movement are in line with your legacy all actions thoughts and plans
are for 1 purpose only.
Five year mission 2 become The Greatest of All Thyme, GOAT. If
you chose to accept this mission you must follow The Codex. This for-
mula will self destruct in 5 years. Pac spent much of his last 2 years be-
hind bars reading studying preparing for War.
I did the conception of Tupac first 5 albums formulas and his last
album, really all except 'All Eyes On Me' double album had a slightly
different direction being doubled. I taught Pac about ThugLife, Kountry
Grammar, Mafioso style, Konversation style & Versace, song structure
concepts themes personas and how to be The Greatest formula. The
GOAT formula I originally developed for LL Cool J in1990 for his ca-
reer goals and accolades. Pac being a true born actor channeled my per-
sonality to the point he also picked up many of my bad habits like suici-
dal tendencies which have plagued me since childhood. Pac spend 3
months on tour with me learning how 2 be a self-efficient triple threat
Artist as we knew I may not be around to instruct him. I prepared Pac
for interviews camera appearances just like I had been doing for LL
Cool J. I taught Pac how to stand out set trends create original music
videos and 2 build a brand called Tupac. A triple threat Artist with 6
personas 2 open him 2 more movie roles and spokesperson career oppor-
tunities. Listen 2 Pac's interviews he says this was all planned out he had
to follow. I taught Pac how to walk out of court like George Jefferson
keeping your head up and never let them see you sweat. George Jefferson
character was my generation TV dad he had mad jokes for anybody. I
actually made Pac practice the George Jefferson stroll in my hotel room
while out on tour in 1990 two years prior to every being arrested.
2pac Motif used Godfather references from Italian Gangster movies with the per-
secutive of a young Black youth. Italian Egyptian Jamaican attributes were com-
bined for creating 2Pac The Don image that Pac was emulating. 2Pac (Two People
Are Creating) an acronym Pac created as his first rap persona or stage name. The
Don in Italian means Title of honor for priests and nobleman. One who brings gifts
or knowledge. The Don in Jamaican is a General, Definition The highest ranking
boss in any activity; the most respected. Such is my life leading people to find their
Greatest destiny in the creative Arts. As a child, Tupac had dreamed of becoming a
Shakespearean actor. Though he never achieved this, he did become a respected ac-
tor, drawing from his natural abilities. He starred in Juice in 1991 to critical ac-
claim, hailed by Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers as “The film’s most magnetic figure.”
He went on to star in Poetic Justice, Above the Rim, Gridlock’d, Bullet, and Gang
Related.
In 1991, Tupac had trouble shopping his solo-debut, 2Pacalypse Now. Eventu-
ally, Interscope records agreed to distribute the record; one can credit execu-
tives Ted Field and Tom Whally. Although produced with the help of his Digi-
tal Underground crew in two weeks, the intent of the album was to showcase
his individual talent. While Shakur claimed his album was aimed at the prob-
lems facing young black American males. 2Pacalypse Now quickly attracted
public criticism, especially after a young man who killed a Texas Trooper
claimed he was inspired by the album. Pac was forced to testify and defend his
lyrics as things got real serious. Former Vice President Dan Quayle, as part of
his zealous crusade for morality, publicly denounced the album as having “no
place in our society”.
The album did not do as well as Tupac had hoped on the charts, sparking no
number one hits. I was very pissed at Pac for rushing through the first album
and not including any of the first seven songs I gave him. Pac’s excuse was dif-
ficulty in finding good producers and creating tracks that fit the theme. In con-
fidence, Shakur told Shock G that he wanted Shock to pick the future beats.
While Shakur was a gifted rapper, music production was not his forte. His sec-
ond CD, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., was heavily produced by Stretch and the
Live Squad, and spurred two number one hits: the emotional Keep Ya Head
Up and the playful I Get Around. I Get around was added last minute from a
solo song meant for side project. Not fitting with the theme displaying deroga-
tory content towards women & his promiscuous nature this song showed Pac’s
fun.
When Pac was about to do the second album he was very perplexed which
formula to use. I suggested this album be Strictly for My Niggas because I felt
it lacking in the first. I had him continue the seventeen perspective although he was
almost twenty by this time. Pac changed the title twice before deciding, not being  
sure about the title I told him not to spell Nigger like racist white people. We had a
long discussion about the consequences of even using the word. I knew the original
meaning was derived from a word meaning King and Europeans changed the spell-
ing and meaning. I wasn't sure of the correct original spelling so I told Pac to re-
search and work it out. Pac created an acronym to express a new positive meaning
for Black youths. American Blacks used the word Niggas as a term of endearment
usually to acknowledge fellow slave ancestors. Negus is used as a title of the sov-
ereign of Ethiopia King. NGR which stands for Queen Nigeria-feminine. As a mat-
ter of the Pharaohs were often called NGR or Enger or Niger or Nigger meaning
The God 
The Artist 2Pacology Training !56
Training how 2 B A 'Don'
Pac used 90% of my formula Thug Life 'The Don' and 10% of his
Black Panther Power to create 2Pac. The Don in Italian means Title of
honor for priests and nobleman, One who brings gifts or knowledge.
The Don persona is based from myself imaged after Vito Andolini
Corleone a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and
in Francis Ford Coppola's film series based on the novel.
*The hands represent the "Don", the "Godfather", the chief of the
mafia family, who controlled: * politicians, judges, police and others haters
to do what he wanted like a puppeteer controls a puppet using the strings.
The strings of the Godfather are:* "offers that can't be refused”, intimida-
tion, protection," force/bullets, others.
In the first film, Don Vito Corleone was portrayed by Marlon Brando
the most powerful Mafia family in New York City. He is depicted as an or-
phaned Sicilian immigrant who builds a Mafia empire. I was born an orphan
in Brooklyn NYC with desires of one day having my own family dynasty.
Though composed of characteristics of many gangsters, the Vito Corleone
character is based largely on those of Frank Costello and Carlo Gambino. Al
Pacino as Michael Corleone is the son of Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone,
formerly known as Vito Andolini, who is the Don (the "boss") of the Corleone
family. He is a native Sicilian married to Carmela Corleone. Vito is the father
of Sonny, Fredo, Michael, and Connie. Around Christmas, as Vito crosses a
street to buy oranges from a vendor, Sollozzo's hitmen emerge with guns
drawn. Vito sprints for his Cadillac, but is shot five times. His son, Fredo,
fumbles his gun and is unable to return fire as the assassins escape. Vito sur-
vives, and Sollozzo makes a second assassination attempt at the hospital. Days
later, Michael carries out his and Vito's plan to eliminate the other New York
Dons. Tessio and Connie's abusive husband, Carlo Rizzi, are also murdered
for conspiring with Barzini. In one stroke, Michael makes the Corleone family
the most powerful criminal organization in the country. Vito Corleone is the
only motion picture character played by two different actors, to be awarded
an Oscar for the portrayals. The novel then depicts a nation where Mafia and
big business are two sides of the same coin: both are corrupt, tell the truth se-
lectively, and do exactly as they wish. I think the correlation with 2Pac and
the music biz is apparent in both motif and content. So growing up watching
The Godfather movies I always felt at home as if with family I always wanted
to have. My life as an orphan growing in Brooklyn with Sicilian roots and

Italian neighbors who treated me as family was the foundation of things to
come. 
The Sicilian Mafia, also known as Cosa Nostra ("Our Thing"), is a criminal
syndicate in Sicily, Italy. It is a loose association of criminal groups that share
a common organizational structure and code of conduct. Each group, known
as a "family", "clan", or "cosca", claims sovereignty over a territory, usually a
town or village or a neighborhood (borgata) of a larger city, in which it oper-
ates its rackets. Its members call themselves "men of honor", although the
public often refers to them as "mafiosi". The Mafia's core activities are protec-
tion racketeering, the arbitration of disputes between criminals, and the or-
ganizing and oversight of illegal agreements and transactions. Capodecina a
high-ranking made member of a crime family who heads a crew of soldiers
and has major social status and influence in the organization.
Using rules learned from Italian gangster movies set as inspiration for
lyrics, flipping rules used in the drug game for the music industry game. 2Pac
Motif Italian gangster style and flavor is reflected in photo images for album
cover and music videos. Catchphrase ‘Fuck You,’ goes out to all haters includ-
ing but not limited to anyone not willing to Ride or Die! Meaning either you
with me or against me love me or leave me alone quite Frank I like to keep it
Black or White no room for grey areas. I deal strictly with the facts only the
Facts Ma’! It is wise to make note of your enemies as well as your allies keep-
ing your friends close while keeping a watchful eye on ya enemies.
‘The Butcher’ one of the characters in the Mafioso formula would an-
nihilate all opponents with verbal lyric machete slicing language in battle style
song-mode. Flipping Pig Latin language in verbal assaults to obliterate your
adversary. Butcher style No holds bars naming your opponents and going for
the juggler was incorporated into the Mafioso formula which Pac taught to
Biggie Jay Z & Snoop. When the Mob need to rub someone out and leave no
trace they go to the Butcher who feeds the Hogs. Hogs/Pigs leave no evidence
as they grind down bones in a matter of minutes. Kamikaze and Bleeding on
Wax lyrical style were also used by Biggie DMX Mob Deep and others
throughout the Hip-Hop music industry soon followed. Probably the biggest
change in Hip-Hop music delivery was from these two styles. Kamikaze style
induced suicidal delivery where you don't give a fuck bout what anyone
thinks, you do to the death of it. While Bleeding on Wax is cutting your veins
and letting creative expression pour out on vinyl. Basically airing your dirty
laundry for self cleansing kind of affirmation seeking emotional support or
encouragement you lack when no parents are in the house hold. As Jay Z says
in Monster “All I see is these niggas I made millionaires Milling about, spilling
there feelings in the air”
Suicidal thoughts plague a yung Fatherless child out in a cold world
without direction or guidance. Evil-minded people lurking everywhere how 2
differentiate who's who? Trust no one, Cain killed Able over a fork Set killed
Osiris Judas set up Jesus like 'Yes Men' break bread with you while setting you
up. No one knows the evil that lurk in the hearts of men.
Pac mission was very diverse to begin with create a new Genre of music
'Mafioso style' first by building a legion of emcees that would follow one
badbwoy formula shouting out ThugLife till we die. Part of GOAT prerequi-
site is strong life long following of wannabes copy cat emcees sound and look
a-likes.
Biggie was Pac's first East coast and most vocal student/protege: Teach-
ing Biggie/Puff Mafioso style Kountry Grammar and Badbwoy motifs for-
mulas plus how to arrange his verses. Puffy tried to sign Pac & Biggie but he
refused and they took Biggie. Puffy just got his deal from Clive Davis and
needed a pawn I mean a naive emcee. Puff and I previous discussed emcees
selection, I suggested to Puff a Brooklyn Emcee because of his uptown flavor.
I figured that would clean-up the Brooklyn grundy grimy ghetto sound. Using
the Latin Quarter playlist as backing soundtrack for a Brooklyn MC was the
idea I shared with both Pac & Puffy. Thinking back; Puffy's clean uptown
dapper style. I could recall seeing Puff on the train platform in a trench coat
with briefcase coming from college classes. I was usually headed downtown
on the opposite track our paths would meet like this several times. I didn't at-
tend Columbia I just dated a few girls that went there. Puffy adopted the
gangster trench coat look from me many years prior. Mock necks and turtle
necks because I wanted ladies like Billy D. Williams wore in Mahogany. As an
early mentor to Puff I always encouraged him to seek the highest honor
available for status and recognitions he sought. We discussed Music Mogul
status over many phone conversation back before he was enrolled to college.
Puffy was an inspiring dancer when we met not long after a few conversation
I shared with Puff my ultimate goals in the music industry and helped to
point him in another direction other than dancing. I broke down the reason I
was dancing in various scenes music videos was to get my foot in the door of
music industry. I saw the rap game as stepping stones need to cross for enter-
tainment career. More details on that later in book. 
The Artist 2Pacology Revolt !59
All revolt no resolution

Did You Know '2PAC' ('two people are creating' a persona shared by 2
people) created Mafioso style used by Biggie Bad Boy Mobb Deep Junior
Mafia Jay Z / Roc-a-fella DMX Snoop Dogfather Daz Dillinger Death Row
Outlaws and a host of other emcees, and gave them all the same The Don
Mafioso persona & ThugLife Formula.
Did you know Tupac influenced a zillion of emcees thru songs with
new ways 2 create music for business & family. Did you know Ready 2 Die
concept was formulated by 2Pac (2 people are creating acronym Tupac
Shakur created as his first persona, Tupac Shakur & Donovan The Don Hen-
ry). Did you know...Badbwoy persona was a formula influenced by LL Cool J
song 'I'm Bad', I created a rude bwoy, badman rebel persona who always
wore Black everything, Rocked Out Harley Motorcyclist type. LL wasn't up
for the difficult challenges so a charismatic romantic sex symbol appeal per-
sona was his direction, away from a controversy Badbwoy image. Todd
wouldn't do it but Pac embraced the badbwoy image wholehearted and
shared the formula with Biggie, before making his signature stick. While at
the same time advising Biggie about ThugLife and The Codex, 2Pac's formu-
las help create Biggie's persona. Even Biggies Mom is quoted as saying that's
not my son on records. She doesn't recognize these ThugLife fables Biggie is
spitting. Maybe because someone else is pulling the strings, influencing a new
wave of muzic. Biggie was a good student never got into any trouble wrote
poetry real mom's boy. Prerequisite for King of NY was Big Black & Ugly
with a gifted lyrical flow that would reign over a East-Coast legion of emcees.
The 'I'm Bad' or Badbwoy motifs consisted of all Black everything and
Bad Ass attitude 2 match. Similar to a rebel this persona was anti everything
shitting on all imperfections of the industry and the world. With kamikaze
suicidal tendencies ready 2 die for anything in a moments notice. I originally
created the persona for LL, inspired by his song I’m Bad but Todd felt it to
dangerous controversial and argued against the idea. Pac who was chilling in
my room and intruded with I wanna do it, both Todd and I looked at Pac like
huh what? Todd kinda laughed it off and bounced. Pac fully embraced the
role of a badbwoy and probed my mind for testimony, references, from which
to build off. This was the beginning creation of The Badbwoy Reign!
When mothers tell their babies they are 'bad' children grow up looking
for that validity which causes behaviors similar to a Thug
or bully. A Bad boy mentality develops and produces atti-
tudes or negative stereotypes in yung men. Trying to live
up to a bad boy image can often get youngsters to follow
of hangout with street criminals thugs. A badbwoy/Rude
Bwoy as common referred to in Jamaican societies are
orphans street hustlers or mis guided youth. Often mis-
chievous youth lacking self worth and guidance will be
running the ghetto streets all night. Badbwoy's have no
fear, will and survival drives there intentions, badbwoy's
aren't afraid 2 rock with their dick out. When mistakes
are made beating of self becomes the norm punishment.
Learning 2 punish yourself for mistakes can lead 2 vio-
lent outbreaks. Often straight jackets and sedatives are
required to get back to normal. Labeled a bad boy while
attending school in America, while back a yard in Jamaica I was called rude
bwoy.
Jamaican Bad bwoy (Noun) English Translation Thug 
Definition Slang expression for a thug/gangster. Example Sentences 
Patois: Di club did pack wid bad bwoy laas nite. English:The club was
packed with thugs last night. Related Words At steppa , Bad man
(I love it when a plan comes together) Prophesying!
Pac was suppose 2 do Badbwoy persona on his 3rd album but after
Ready2 Die dropped while he was locked
up, 2Pac had 2 switch up 2 his Thug per-
sona. Biggie's Ready 2 Die was inspired/con-
ceptualized by 2Pac ThugLife theory.
Pac taught Biggie ThugLife & The
Badbwoy persona and how to add many styles
like Kountry Grammar Konversation style &
Mafioso style and how to dress in Versace on
Florida keys. Pac wanted all the best for Biggie
and shared his stage wine food shelter and gurls with his first east coast Artist
protege. Just like Jesus took Judas in, Biggie betrayed Pac for riches by signing
with Puffy. Me Against the World has same concept as Ready 2 Die, coinci-
dence not very likely, Pac was in jail and had to make changes after R2D
dropped first. They stole his whole music mogul label & album concept from
a baby 2 bad boy 2 a man 2 Boss the birth of an badbwoy emcee. Pac while
in prison changed up his album so it wouldn't resemble R2D like removing
the crying baby intro. and Pac also changed the cover from his baby picture.
Pac and all the emcees under his legion would do a similar album with their
baby picture on the cover. My idea developed because I only ever saw two
baby pictures of my self taken at the orphan I was in a white nursery with a
big curly afro.
Pac revamped and created Me against the World and Thug Life Vol. 1
a new crew of emcees via a jail cell.
'It was like a blues record. It was down-home. It was all my fears, all the things I
just couldn't sleep about. Everybody thought I was living so well and doing so good that I
wanted to explain it. And it took a whole album to get it all out. I get to tell my innermost,
darkest secrets I tell my own personal problems.'—Tupac Shakur
"If I Die 2Nite", "Lord Knows" "Outlaw" which directly references the
shooting that Tupac went through before it happened, and "Fuck The World"
Throughout the entirety of the album Shakur employs various poetical deliv-
eries, ranging from alliteration ("If I Die 2Nite"), to the use of paired couplets
("Lord Knows"). *Listen 2 both albums and see how the concepts is the same just differ-
ent flows and approaches.
Badbwoy persona had a ride or die kamikaze attitude towards life and
its many oppositions which served as a great format from which Pac could
express his darkest fears. Sometimes referred to as ‘Angry Rap’ this style de-
signed to spark your get up and go mentality thru the struggle. Like the
Samurai Death before dishonor or Victory before death by The Spartans
every hero has a creed code of ethics that must be followed. Either you with
me or against me I loath when people claim they love you yet quick to punish
you for mistake or disagreement. Pac was always bombarding me with ques-
tions after questions and frustrated by having to further explain I said to Pac
“your is not to wonder why yours is but to do or die.” I got that from a Shake-
speare play probably but later changed the quote to Ride or Die. Either you
with me or you're not love me or leave me alone don't judge me.
Basically the three M’s Mothers/Mama's Money and Manifesting were
the main topics to be covered on wax. Each song would express the three M’s
in the verse to re-establish the story line by building content.
A persona is used to make a point for your subject matter or purpose. A
character familiar to society and respected or feared.
Batman is a persona Bruce Wayne created to put fear in the hearts of

criminals. If they fear you earned respect gains notoriety & haters. Batman
stood up for injustice and carried the weight trailed in Court of public opin-
ions & label public enemy #1. Batman dealt with three main topics (Love
Business Crime) which always seem to inner relate on some level.
Batman stood up for injustice and carried the weight trailed in Court of
public opinions & label public enemy #1. This philosophy was insight to ex-
plaining ThugLife Theory 2 Pac, i.e.,: Tough Love. Make them hate you with
the truth win the Hearts/respect of the under privilege and give them a voice.
As an Emcee you are a Spoke-person for your chosen community or city. We
choose 2 rep. All Young Black Youth, America's most feared, most hated,
most watched; Often referred 2 as Thugs. (Code word for Niggers!)
This philosophy was insightful to explaining ThugLife Theory 2 Pac,
i.e.,: Tough Love firm voice became Thug Love. Make them hate you with
the truth win the Hearts/respect of the under privilege and give them a voice.
As an Emcee you are a Spoke-person for your chosen community or city. We
choose 2 rep. All Young Black Youth, America's most feared, most hated,
most watched; Often referred 2 as Thugs. WestSide of America from Jersey
shoreline to West Coast shores. 2Pac would make songs in all major cities with
popular Artist in those towns. I appreciated the way Frank Sinatra had hit
songs about different major cities and instructed Pac to record as such.
ThugLife epitomizes the choice to change and go legit leaving thuggish
life styles behind. Following a righteous path with Thuggish attitude for
takeover of the business industry. Steal from rich give to poor, Robin Hood
theory is creed. Only difference we sell to the rich & feed the poor Robin
Hood style Thugs.
Thuglife also designed 2 send fear in hearts and minds of potential juvenile delin-
quent youth with graphic details of street crimes meant to teach like moral school
fables. For Historic value all stories had to be True in nature. ThugLife warnings
and adventure of life lessons so communications of rules can be understood by the
massive world-wide audience. The voice sets the tone feelings of the despaired over-
looked who seek justice in a cold cold world. Voice infliction is key to the song the
persona character and the situation. Pac had a ability to control his voice to reflect
his heart emotions control of the wind pipe allowed pitches reflections of ghetto life.
We discussed at length all featured singers for chorus and hooks with specific prefer-
ence to my taste for the most soulful rebel effect.  
Thuglife created to show an exit way or an alternate means of monetary gains thru
creative arts. A new format to create business ventures and brand marketing.
Mafioso style means to make family business enterprise. Using laws/rules and styles
from Italian Mafia movies references like The Godfather Scarface White Heat
'Look Mom Top of the World', etc. We use music to teach life experiences for up-
coming Black youth while at the same time entertaining the rich to feed the poor.
Following the Mafia way of take over for the Family to survive using records sales as
income. Creating music moguls throughout the music industry labels were popping
up everywhere by independent Rap Artist creating their own content.
Pac had 6 personas to which to record with only "The Thug" was never to be in
videos nor photographs. I instructed Pac to leave that persona strictly on wax or
vinyl. Notice only shirt off and strapped displaying of tat ThugLife would be a close
representation of a Thug persona. This image went against the codex but was nec-
essary for character reference and hood stories. The deep southern commanding
voice was chosen because of audience we wanted to reach. Kountry Grammar was
developed as a result of what would be most effective voice of strict guidance.
Strategically thinking I needed to create a new dialog even a new langue that would
be understood by those we sought to communicate with. West-Side down south
brothers mid west brothers and west coast brothers who we related to most lost in
the system.
Wrestlers use persona all the most famous one have signatures moves costumes lan-
guage and names that represent an image for public display.
God created man in his own image similar to ones own image when in front of a
mirror that you create. Only what you decide to create when you look in that mirror
is yours only to control. How ever you appear in that mirror stays there, and exist
only a sliver of its original really only a reflection. Unlike animals we cover-up and
disguise our self thru costumes called clothes we use to hide our true selves or to
express ourself. 
The Artist 2Pacology FU !64
MIDDLE FINGER GOES OUT TO ALL MY HATERS
In case you haven't figured it out by now Tupac Shakur basically cloned me
by using my Don persona, 2PAC created in my image using my signatory styles my
rap personas my attitudes, taste, philosophy he created the rap career I designed for
pinnacle success. Remember everything was planned and formulated in 1990 for
Pac to be successful. One day on tour Pac informs me someone didn't like one of
my ideas I gave to Pac and Pac really respected that persons opinion. Well, I replied
with you should have said‘Fuck you’ that goes out to anyone (Haters) at anytime
that try to stop my flow. My Italian blood boils whenever anyone attempts to tell me
what I should do say or think. Catchphrases and motto’s of Thuglyfe Mafioso style
would rep overall ideology as lessons learned. Love me or leave me alone.
When Pac said “this isn't my life” he referring to him getting hated on when
he's acting like someone else doing him, namely using 'The Don’ image. Pac took
my bullets over and over again, having prior warnings seemed in vain cause Pac was
in constant dangers. Dangers I failed to prepare him for, dangers I warned him of
yet still Pac fell victim to time & time again all recorded in history and on vinyl. For
three years I privately gave Pac inside information career advice directions pointers
and all the jewels for his aspiring career. Then in early 94 I left NY to attend college
and things began to fall apart.
Many elements were against us from the beginning for instance Pac had pre-
vious to meeting me signed a bogus management contract. I personally deplore
mgmt. contracts and insisted Pac get out of it from day one. It took almost three
years as they fought Pac in court and drained him from making finances gains. I can
remember standing on corner pay phone with Pac as they threaten him on the
phone. He would be so upset after each call as he honestly liked them in the begin-
ning and now had to deal with mad drama. This contract also held up Pac from
creating his label and legion of emcees. Those greedy management refused to re-
lease Pac because they saw his potential and wanted in on the potential earnings.
Dragging the case out in court for three years and a large buyout settlement meant
we could now be free. They waited until all seemed hopeless for Pac locked up no
record deal blackballed from Hollywood. This proved 2 be a major delay in '2PAC
machine' five year plan and achievements that needed to be made. Remember Pac
needed to be independent only signing album deals as I would have done and a la-
bel deal to showcase his legion of emcees. (Biggie who was being groomed for Thuglife was
impatient to wait for Pac and signed with Puffy.) This freedom allowed for more creative
control unlike LL who had a ten albums deal we didn't want to be under that type
of constraints. 2PAC needed to be free to record at anytime with anyone with a stu 
The Artist 2Pacology FU !65
dio or interest in making music. Also future profits need to go for the youth founda-
tion not bogus management or label.
Rebel of the Underground persona was Pac’s first voice of revolt against the
system and anyone in his way. Then came the Badbwoy Persona and Thug & The
Don Boss personas all designed to express conflicts in the life of a African American
youth finding his way to success.
Many people profited off Tupac's success without doing anything but hold
him back from ultimate success. Since Pac left many previous haters are now prais-
ing his name when they were not really ride or die when Pac walked the earth.
Many just cling on to those few moments with Pac and speak as if a deity spent a
divine awakening of sorts in Da midst of some great controversy. Tupac last words
says it all 'Fuck Da World’. People only remember what they chose to, you're only as
good as your last hit when the lights go off on the spot-light where are you? Fans
friends change like fads out with the old in with the new nobody loves you when
your down and out so keep your chin up walk in the light and if there is no light
create one. Most live a life-time without knowing why they came here without pur-
pose they wander around the earth searching for assurance of their existence. Pac
knew what he wanted to be from day one GOAT he knew his purpose and fought
to achieve it against the nay sayers evil minded people and public opinion.
The Don has numerous personas to choose from when making hit songs. I taught
Pac four of my own rap personas and we created the 5th "The Thug" persona to-
gether. The 'Thug' persona was only for audio expression only and was based off a
few different references including my personal life & perspectives.. We combined
southern traits with guidance tones for positive effects into ghetto hood moral fa-
bles.
The Artist is he who detects and applies the law from observation of the works of Genius,
whether of man or Nature. The Artisan is he who merely applies the rules which others have
detected. Henry David Thoreau 
The Artist 2Pacology GOD !66
God Complex
If its Me against the World You better cheer for the World 4 I m coming unstop-
pable.
Tupac-2Pac-Makaveli-Pac & The Don all very different personas under one brand
umbrella Tupac. From a pauper 2 a Prince Slave 2 a King Badbwoy 2 Thug 2 a
Boss Don of the music industry. 2PAC persona represents a combined shared ideol-
ogy of all Black Men raised in America. Many fatherless and orphan Black youth
searching for answers thru muzic and shared social information. Teaching an ethi-
cal social communication system thru real live adventures was creed of Tupac’s mo-
tif. I Developed a credo, theory and shared philosophy amongst the masses of Black
youth. From Badbwoy 2 Thug 2 Boss Don my life on wax.
2Pac Formula  
Is it better 2 be Loved or Feared? 
People will kill that which they love in a heartbeat but people will respect that which they
fear? Make them fear you and respect is gained they will follow you 4 ever. 
Make them Love you and jealous occurs, Man kills that which he Loves. 
Everybody wants 2 be Loved but nobody wants 2 die.
Having already being introduced to the world as 'Bishop' a crazy street thug Pac
was gaining popularity among street underlings hoping to gain insight on industry
contacts. Respect and admiration gave Pac much street creed and love among the
common folks thugs emcees and industry insiders. Thug Passion desire to fulfill your
purpose in life can often be looked upon as outta control egotistical behaviors from
the world outside viewpoint.
Creativity Artistic direction Visual Concepts
The definition of image consulting has broadened beyond “makeovers”
to include behavior, civility and etiquette, body language, interview skills,
communication, presentation, and personal branding. 
Image consulting is not just about addressing the outer appearance; it is about
embracing and enhancing the inner person. That was a remarkable "aha"
moment for me! Let me continue! 
Image consultant description fashion, etiquette, professionalism and social
behavior. 
Image (from Latin: imago) is an artifact that depicts or records visual percep-
tion, for example a two-dimensional picture, that has a similar appearance to
some subject usually a physical object or a person, thus providing a depiction
of it. 
Imagery is in literature a "mental picture" which appeals to the senses. It can

both be figurative and literal. Concern over reputation is sometimes consid-
ered a human fault, exaggerated in importance due to the fragile nature of
the human ego. William Shakespeare provides the following insights from
Othello: 
Cassio: Reputation, reputation, reputation! O! I have lost my reputa-
tion. I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bes-
tial. My reputation, Iago, my reputation!
Iago: As I am an honest man, I thought you had received some

bodily wound; there is more offense in that than in reputation. Repu-
tation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and
lost without deserving: you have lost no reputation at all, unless you
repute yourself such a loser.
You create your life story as you are the writer of your own truths. Pac’s formula to
live each day like it’s your last was incorporated to express the flamboyant lifestyles
of A Don. 2morrow is promised to no one and since you can’t take it with you
when your gone might as well enjoy it now. Pac took full advantage of this philoso-
phy when able, even if only briefly it’s most seductive.
Spreading his seed from city to city with one night stands jump-off groupies lined
concert halls all benefits of GOD mentality. Pac ever so promiscuous was always on
the prowl for quick satisfaction. The trill of the chase excited him most but once his
desires were met he would often diss the female. Pac would immediately lose respect
for females that made it to easy for him to get off. Pac possessed many nature pow-
ers of persuasion which he misunderstood with so many easy possibilities on tour.
Pac failed to realize he was the Hoe rather Hoeing himself out to numerous
groupies caused Pac to lose respect for sisters and himself. I learned when not on
tour it was difficult to maintain long relationships constantly looking for the trill of
the chase. God complex brought on because of the reactions from fans and industry
peers. Pac developed an inflated personal ability privilege from living vicariously as
The Don. Although I very much co-sign leaving seeds state to state prior to meeting
Pac, I didn't know what effect it would have on him. By the time I realized his only
focus was groupies before work or duties I had to have a serious discussion. M. O.
B. was developed from our conversation and my views on such behaviors Money
Over Bitches. Pac was a virgin when we first meet not by choice but he couldn’t
close the deal. I told him he talked to much and inadvertently would talk himself
out of the pussy and land in friend zone. I instructed Pac to my full proof pick up
lines and accents… 
Three step process wink nod bite or lick lips then shut up. It seem to work to well
cause Pac never lost his infectious drive after that. First thing in morning Pac is
looking for groupies and my reply would be have you made any money today? Well,
no female want a broke nigger with bad breath laid up in the bed all day, was my
usual response.
Many Vices keep Pac busy in the devils playground as idol hands keep the devil
busy. This philosophy of living each day like it’s your last often seems reckless, self-
ish and bully like, so Pac’s search for destiny seemed tainted with evil and bad luck as
many tried to talk him out of following his chosen path.
Creative people divide between the Art of love making & the Art of love creative
expression torn along the thin line of reality vs emotional satisfaction? With a fever
pitch desire to create in life drawn out like blueprints. Pac’s promiscuous behaviors
to compensate emotional or a metaphoric career journey for expressions of uncon-
ditional love. The thirst is real and the search is on going for familiar satisfaction.
❤
"When you give birth to a love concept, remember you are the generator of a great
energy force. You must bathe in the well of love. You must submerge in the super
consciousness of the "I Am", your real self. You must start to become the God/
Goddess that you really were sent out to become. You must look at your reality and
look at the past tense mirror that projected you into how you are thinking right now
and how you are looking into the mirror of your reality at this time. "The key to the
universe is if you give you will receive the more you give the more you shall receive.
You are a by-product of, as we call it, a very fine reincarnation of light. You have
freedom of choice, either to accept, deny, neglect, or allow yourself to constantly
carry on, searching for a teacher that has always been with you, only at a beckoning
call to re-awaken the real reality that you are. Be true to thy self. We often settle for
what we believe we ought to be. I believe we must take back control of our selves &
only through knowledge of self can that be achieved. Know thy self and you shall
know the Universe knowledge starts inside with self evaluation. Don't compare
yourself to other people. It won't help. You'll only find what you expect to find. 
The Artist 2Pacology Fire !69
Trial by Fire
What doesn't kill you leaves scars ruins your lungs dries out all your tears wish-
ing you weren't alive--2pac Tupac Shakur
Creating a new genre of music was my overall goal that would be
Spear-headed/poster-child by Tupac. Similar 2 Gangster music but very
different, Mafioso music is a separate genre built on complete different
elements & values. Designed around a business model to sell and teach
life lesson and gain historical recognition while supporting the family.
Crafty planned and detailed for the most possible outcomes in a 5 year
quest period. Lessons of ghetto life, lessons of fame riches splendor,
spent restless nights searching for father and purpose. Concepts motifs
were inspired by Italian Gangster movies from the 60’s thru 80’s film
noir. Pressed for time I suggested Pac to watch Mafia movies & pay at-
tention to the rules of Mob life that were often taught. Details on
wardrobe styles fashion during different eras of American history. Rules
of game of business are often displayed in mob flicks flipped for the mu-
sic game expressed in songs,
They ate up everything Pac served, followers of music trends and
industry copycats, otherwise know as succubus. They latch on to you and
absorb your personality, traits, habits whatever and when they done on to
the next flavor of the day. The music industry is over crowded by suck-
ubus and short lived careers, if they don't find a new persona to absorb.
Kopy kat Artist plague record labels hoping to be the next big thing. Tell
me if this sounds familiar 'Mc hottest' at the moment invites 'Mc up-and
coming next' to his masons and fancy cars women wine, promises you
can have the same 'if'. There's always that catch they want to control you
somehow and or copy your methods. Your new buddy has an album
dropping 'if' you help advise him thru this project we ‘will’ hook You up
or what ever. Beware of those come bringing gifts and promises of com-
fort to a fool.
True friends become enemies over creative music industry BS? Pac
was on a rampage once out on bail, all vent up frustrations were released
on Me Against the World album. Illusion of interpretation becomes real-
ity.  
The Artist 2Pacology Friends !70
Friends... How many of Us got them?

On the whole, I don't have any friends. Friends come and go; I've lost my trust factor.
I believe I have people who think they're my friend. And I believe that there are people proba-
bly in their heart who are friends toward me or are friends to me. But they're not my friends,
because what I learned is that fear is stronger than love.- Tupac Shakur
According to Tupac the trouble began on the set of Above the Rim, where he met a
guy named Nigel. Nigel introduced him to Trevor. Both were alleged Black Mafia
members and were rumored to fund Bad Boy Records. They took Tupac out, and
according to Tupac made him 'mature'. Buying him jewels and lavish gifts came
with a price Pac wasn't willing to pay. They wanted Tupac to join the Bad Boy
records label, however Tupac refused. This is rumored to be the reason he was shot.
Also, Tupac apparently dissed one of their friends, Jacques Agnant (an undercover
agent) in an interview. This according to Tupac may have been a reason why he was
setup. Its possible; however, that the setup was planned before the point in which
Tupac had even met Nigel. Supposedly was extorting Diddy at the start of Bad Boy
records. When Tupac came to Brooklyn in 1994, he and Jimmy partnered up Jim-
my wanted to manage Pac. Jimmy got him features, and also put him in the Salt N
Pepa Watta Man video since Jimmy and Salt were dating meanwhile, Mike Tyson
and Biggie would both warn Pac to stay away from Henchman (and Haitian Jack).
Pac did not listenLater, Pac curses Jimmy out over the phone over unpaid funds.
Pac thinks Jimmy is a square not knowing his background. According to Dexter
Isaac, Jimmy hires him to have Pac robbed at Quad studios to humble him. Biggie
is later robbed as punishment for warning Pac about Henchman.
The song 'Against All Odds', in which Tupac states "Hoping my true motherf*ckers
know, this be the truest sh*t I ever wrote" he makes several references to this setup.
In reference to King Tut Tupac states, "Gun shots to Tut, now you stuck." Whether
related or not, King Tut was murdered after the shooting occurred. Tupac’s friend
Stretch was later found murdered exactly 1 year to the day of this shooting. Tupac
blamed Stretch for being involved in the setup. In ambitionz az a ridah he says,
"Had b*tch a** ni**as on my team, so indeed they wet me up". In Against All Odds
he says "and to that n*gga that was down for me, rest his head, switched sides guess
his new friends wanted him dead." Tupac believed not only the shooting, but also
the rape case was part of a setup. When Tupac Shakur recorded "Hit 'Em Up" a
diss song towards his former friend and rival, The Notorious B.I.G., also known as
Biggie Smalls he recruited three members from the former group Dramacydal
whom he had worked with previously, and was eager to work with again. Together
with the three New Jersey rappers and other associates, they formed the original
lineup of the Outlawz. When 2Pac signed to Death Row upon his release from  
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prison, he recruited his step brother Mopreme Shakur and Big Syke from Thug
Life. Hussein Fatal, Napoleon, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Yaki Kadafi, and Storm (the
only female Outlaw) were also added, and together they formed the original lineup
of the Outlaw Immortalz that debuted on 2Pac's multi-platinum smash All Eyez on
Me.
In October 1993, in Atlanta, two brothers and off-duty police officers, Mark and
Scott Whitwell, were with their wives celebrating Mrs. Whitwell's recent passing of
the state bar examination. As they crossed the street, a car with Shakur inside
passed by them or “almost struck them." The Whitwell’s began an altercation with
the driver, Shakur and the other passengers, which was joined by a second passing
car. Shakur shot one officer in the buttocks, and the other in the leg, back, or ab-
domen, according to varying news reports. There were no other injuries. Mark
Whitwell was charged with firing at Shakur's car and later lying to the police during
the investigation; Shakur was charged with the shooting; the prosecutors decided to
drop all charges against all parties after Pac’s death.
In November 1993, Shakur and others were charged with sexually assaulting a
woman in a hotel room. Shakur denied the charges. According to Shakur, he had
prior consensual relations days earlier with the woman and she performed oral sex
on a night club dance-floor. The complainant claimed sexual assault after her sec-
ond visit to Shakur's hotel room; she alleged that Shakur and his entourage raped
her. 
In the ensuing trial, Shakur was convicted of sexual abuse 3 degree a very
minor offense. In sentencing Shakur to 11⁄2–41⁄2years in prison the maximum, the
judge described the crime as "an act of brutal violence against a helpless woman,
the Judge wanted to send a message and PAC was left to take full blame. In October
1995, Shakur's case was on appeal but due to all of his legal fees he could not raise
the $1.4 million bail. After serving part of his sentence, Shakur was released on bail
pending appeal. On April 5, 1996, a judge sentenced him to serve 120 days in jail
for violating terms of his release on bail. After serving eleven months of his one-
and-a-half year to four-and-a-half year sentence, Shakur was released from the
Clinton Correctional Facility due in large part to the help and influence of Suge
Knight, the CEO of Death Row Records, who posted a $1.4 million bail pending
appeal of the conviction in exchange for Shakur to release three albums under the
Death Row label. All Eyez On Me was released after Suge Knight, CEO of Death
Row Records, bailed 2Pac out of jail in exchange for signing to Death Row, fulfill-
ing part of 2Pac's brand new contract. This double-album served as the first two al-
bums of his three album contract.  
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Greatest Of All Time
Greatest of all time Tupac knew & understood the perils of his life. Ac-
cording to Tupac the trouble began on the set of Above the Rim, where he
met a guy named Nigel. Nigel introduced him to Trevor. Both were alleged
Black Mafia members and were rumored to fund Bad Boy Records. They
took Tupac out, and according to Tupac made him 'mature'. They wanted
Tupac to join the Bad Boy records label, however Tupac refused. This is ru-
mored to be the reason he was shot. Also, Tupac apparently dissed one of
their friends, Jacques Agnant in an interview. This according to Tupac may
have been a reason why he was setup. Its possible; however, that the setup was
planned before the point in which Tupac had even met Nigel.
In October 1993, in Atlanta, two brothers and off-duty police officers,
Mark and Scott Whitwell, were with their wives celebrating Mrs. Whitwell's
recent passing of the state bar examination. Shakur came upon two off-duty
police officers whom he perceived as harassing a black motorist on the side of
the road in Atlanta. Shakur got into a fight with them and shot both officers
(one in the leg, one in the buttocks). He faced serious charges until it was dis-
covered that both officers were intoxicated during the incident and were using
weapons stolen out of an evidence locker. Shakur was charged with the shoot-
ing; the prosecutors decided to drop all charges against all parties after Pac
died.
In November 1993, Shakur and others were charged with sexually as-
saulting a woman in a hotel room. Shakur denied the charges. According to
Shakur, he had prior relations days earlier with the woman that was consen-
sual. She performed oral sex on the dance floor of a crowded night club. The
complainant claimed sexual assault after her second visit to Shakur's hotel
room; she alleged that Shakur and his entourage raped her. In the ensuing
trial, Shakur was convicted of sexual abuse 3 degree a very minor offense. In
sentencing Shakur to 11⁄2– 41⁄2years in prison the maximum, the judge de-
scribed the crime as "an act of brutal violence against a helpless woman, the
Judge wanted to send a message and PAC was left to take full blame.
In October 1995, Shakur's case was on appeal but due to all of his legal
fees he could not raise the $1.4 million bail. After serving part of his sentence,
Shakur was released on bail pending appeal. On April 5, 1996, a judge sen-
tenced him to serve 120 days in jail for violating terms of his release on bail.
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After serving eleven months of his one-and-a-half year to four-and-a-half

year sentence, Shakur was released from the Clinton Correctional Facility due
in large part to the help and influence of Suge Knight, the CEO of Death
Row Records, who posted a $1.4 million bail pending appeal of the
conviction in exchange for Shakur to release three albums under the Death
Row label. All Eyez On Me was released after Suge Knight, CEO of Death
Row Records, bailed 2Pac out of jail in exchange for signing to Death Row,
fulfilling part of 2Pac's brand new contract. This double-album served as the
first two albums of his three album contract. While incarcerated in Clinton
Correctional Facility, Shakur read and studied Niccolò Machiavelli and other
published works, which inspired his pseudonym “Makaveli" under which he
Created the album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. The album
presents a stark contrast to previous works. Throughout the album,
Shakur continues to focus on the themes of pain and aggression, mak-
ing this album one of the emotionally darker works of his career. Shakur
wrote and recorded all the lyrics in only three days and the production took
another four days, combining for a total of seven days to complete the album
(hence the name).
Allegedly (In a June 12, 2012 ) Village Voice article, Chuck Philips reported
that Sean Comb's associate Jimmy Henchman, remarkably, admitted to setting up
Tupac's ambush during one of nine "Queen For A Day" proffer sessions with the
government in autumn of 2011, according to prosecutors. In 2013 Jimmy gets life
in prison for crimes.
I set goals, take control, drink out my own bottle. I make mistakes but learn
from every one. And when it’s said and done. I bet this brother be a better one. If I
upset you don’t stress. Never forget, that God isn’t finished with me yet. – Tupac
The seed must grow regardless of the fact that it’s planted in stone. – Tupac Shakur
When you do rap albums, you got to train yourself. You got to constantly be in
character. – Tupac Shakur
“Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are 2
steps ahead.” – Tupac Shakur
“You know nothing can stop me but loss of breath and I’m still breathing so it’s still
on.” – Tupac Shakur
The Artist 2Pacology Kopy !74
1989 A Dream came to me in which I turned on the radio and all I could hear was
my music… Later I shared this dream with Pac in relating my career goals. It was
all a dream set as inspiration motifs for 2Pac creative projections. Kopy Kat Em-
cees, wanna b's & succubus of the music industry would grovel at any crumb jewels
2Pac would serve from The Don plate. You can't overlook 2Pac influence on all al-
bums in pic although no credit was given. You can't miss the similar concepts motifs
song titles catch-phrase and Mafioso images. ThugLife Theory was shared by Tu-
pac Shakur in pursuit of GOAT. Pac was instructed to only share 2 motifs at a time,
current and future. Pac was instrumental in moving a conscious ideology of music
making towards reality rap.7 Day Theory was a bonus gift we threw in. With the
help of Tupac Shakur all these albums contain ThugLife Theory Mafioso style Boy
Next Door Birth of a Badbwoy motifs & Bleeding on Wax formulas I created. I
conceptualized 4 Motifs for 2Pac to share with other emcees. This was part of
GOAT formula to have a music mogul career and the legion of Kopy Kats Era was
created by The Don Killuminati~☆ This is only a few of the albums 2Pac & The
Don Killuminati were working on in the 90’s. Many others followed the same for-
mula Pac taught them similar themes catchphrases and song titles. Pac was-n't suc-
cessful in his label accolades not for lack of trying but did create a legion of Kopy
Kats emcees.
Kopy Kats Era

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves
and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." Hunter S.
Thompson
Early 90’s These were the days when trains were young criminals
playground, wilding still in effect. NY showed their true colors and tried to si-
lence Pac which fueled his rage and let the lion(Thug) outta his cage. Pac nev-
er thought doing so much good with gud intent would endanger his life. Help-
ing Thugs eat legit from music industry would reveal cutthroat tactics Pac
wasn't prepared for. ThugLife became real for Pac, especially the NY mentali-
ty of getting street creed by robbing Rappers, or anyone on the come up. The
hood will drag you back down every-time you attempt to climb out the barrel.
Image in 1993 I had to get a bodyguard 2 follow me around the clubs, jealous
and envy was everywhere. My life was in constant danger from fanatic fans
and hood ninjas, it didn't help that other dancers would constantly try 2 set
me up. After a few incidents LL insisted a bodyguard and covered the tab, I
had 2 call him every-time I wanted 2 attend a social party. A very kewl body-
guard that was strapped & trained but I didn't like having one & he wasn't
fond of clubs very spiritual dude. After a few months I decided the quiet life
was better for me, I didn't like carrying a gun or having a bodyguard for pro-
tection. I enjoyed my freedom to walk as I pleased thru the malls of life.
I had just returned from touring to Brooklyn NY only to discover my
apt. had been robbed for the third time. Brooklyn took it or I throw it up to
the game but every time I traveled outta town my apt. would get robbed?
Neighborhood block watchers would inform ninjas they saw me leave in a
limo, code for his apt. is empty. I had enuh and made decision to try LA
where I could attend school without industry or hood distractions. Pac was
already in NYC so I arranged for our finally meetings of the minds with a list
of future instructions. All along I tried to prepare Pac for future accolades and
goals that need to be achieved preparing him for the days when I would not
be available for life or business decisions. At our last meeting I gave him the
Seven Day Theory in hopes to inspire him to write more. I also insisted that
he read The Prince because the information would be critical for his future
business ventures amongst other things. Brainstorming in Harlem with Pac
for two days in a row had to be sufficient as our paths grew apart. I can’t say I
said enough probably needed a week straight of planning to get everything
covered.
Smoke & Mirrors

Pac wanted 2 fit in gain knowledge and help bring up his newly adopt-
ed NYC Emcees along with his West-coast connects.
No coincidence that Biggie Jay Z Snoop Dog, all started to use Mafioso
styles in their music as 'The Don Godfather' persona. Black & White mobster
look was popping up everywhere in music videos 1994-99. Even their subor-
dinates Mobb Deep, Junior Mafia all came from the same Manifesto Thug-
Life Mafioso formula designed by The Don and taught by Tupac Shakur
equals 2PAC E=MC`2X. Just like moving pawns across the chess board we
were developing a Thuglife Mafioso music monopoly. Jay Z last 10 albums all
representing ‘The Don’ persona taste & style, The Godfather Don Corleone.
Pac coached Snoop Dog for his sophomore album teaching him Pig
latin styles of flipping words, Mafioso styles and personas to create songs.
What they didn't learn from Pac they stole, Dogg Food was not produced by
Dr. Dre but was mixed by Dre, a further testament to Young's dwindling in-
volvement with his own label. Though he contributed two tracks to 2Pac's All
Eyez on Me, it was mostly produced by Daz and Johnny J despite Dre being
nominally titled as Executive Producer. Pac was very upset when he found out
many of his catchphrases were used by Snoop. Shakur’s behavior reportedly
became erratic as he continued verbal wars with Mobb Deep, Nas, Biggie,
The Fugues and Jay-Z. Shakur also turned on the label's co-founder and for-
mer head producer, Dr. Dre. Shakur was incensed that Dre was getting credit
for producing recordings that he had little or no involvement in. Also Dre.
didn't show up for Snoop in court for support. In 1996, due to the infighting,
Dre left Death Row to form Aftermath Entertainment.
Tupac had half of one formula 2 share with every emcee interesting in
eating off The Don plate. All recruits were instructed on The Codex of
ThugLife 2 create Mafioso references thru-out the industry and help spread
the message. Entrepreneur endeavors thru creative arts of making something
out of nothing to become a music mogul. Pac was reluctant to pursue Thug-
Life Theory at first so he shared it with Biggie and instead he continued the
seventeen Yung Black youth Point of View and Badbwoy in current America
concepts. Pac continued to advice Biggie even after he left with Puffy and
only expected Biggie to shout out ThugLife as gratitude. At 21 while doing
3rd. Album Pac had 2 switch up tactics on Me Against the World, because
Biggie used the Badbwoy suicidal concept and Mafioso style for R2D and
didn't acknowledge 2Pac’s theories or influence.
Doing research associating with known NY Thugs gave Pac new insights on
ThugLife and great song material. Then they showed their true intentions and set
Pac up to silence him, after he shared his label plans and next album concept.
Pac fully embraced ThugLife after his first released from prison & had style
stolen by Biggie (see 'Ready 2 Die). Yes they copied his style/concept set him up
made diss record about him lied cheated hated on Pac. This set off a chain reaction
of rivals once friends but now battling over authentic creative ownership on wax,
also know as the start of West/East coast battle. Pac tattooed ThugLife across his
stomach so everyone would know who originated ThugLife which caused his deep-
est pain. Tats are symbols of things that cause Pac the most pains in life. Tats are
scars not meant 2 be copied never do harm 2 the body 2Pac ThugLife Codex rules.
Pac understood his role as poster-child for ThugLife and using his body as a bill-
board to display issues he felt with in the life. We discussed breaking the codex in
great detail and its significance to showing both sides of any situation the Yin &
Yang.
1994 September 13, 1994 Ready 2 Die release September 26, 1994 Thug Life Vol.
1 release
The whole world is praising Biggie & Puffy when they stole 2PAC style and
gave no credit. I already knew this would happen to Pac so one formula was de-
signed for underlings damage control. I instructed Pac to only share certain parts of
the Mafioso music formula with other emcees. While recruiting and teaching Biggie
Thuglife Mafioso style is most prevalent in the song 10 Crack Commandments. In-
spired by the film Scarface in a nightclub scene at a round table while talking to a
Don dropping his rules of the coke game.
This formula would weed out who's real from suckubus of the industry. Every
emcees 2Pac crossed path with were given specific instructions from the same
ThugLife Codex. Different levels and concepts varied only slightly, we needed 2
start a trend a genre of music (Mafioso music) that would be originated by 2Pac and
exploited by his legion's of emcees. Opportunist will dyck-ride until they gather
what they find valuable then pretend it was their idea. When they took the advice
but refused to give credit to 2Pac step two would be initiated. Declaring war on style
bitters Kopy Kats emcees. The chain reaction would give 2Pac valid points to in-
sure his legacy in acquiring GOAT. The more they steal or use his jewels the more
popular 2Pac would become as originator of a new genre of music.
So back to 94, Pac is following his formula GOAT building his legion of
emcees/soldiers and goes to NYC to recruit. Hanging out with NYC Thugs
he learns first hand how friends can become enemies. Pac knew he had to do
research to completely grasp the ThugLife concept, Pac knew not what he
was getting into befriending these wanna be NYC mafia characters.
But wait look who else is recruiting emcees, none other than Sean Puff
Combs. Clairvoyant I am, this wasn't known to me until years later, coinci-
dence? I don't think so. Wanna call it divine or planned? True I did send
them both on similar music mogul missions but only slightly. There was a ri-
val competition for Biggie after Puff saw the attention or effect Biggie got
while training with Pac. Pac was mentoring Biggie teaching him about
Thuglife Mafioso style and giving Biggie stage presence while building his le-
gion of emcees. Puffy offers both a chance on his newly acquired deal with
Clive Davis. Tupac refuses because he already had plans for his own label,
Music Mogul career & legion of emcees. Biggie agrees and signs the contract
after Puff promises of grandeur. Pac is still fighting to get outta his manage-
ment contract before he can proceed with his label deal and legion of emcees.
Puffy was searching for Gold and found Pac and Biggie, signed Biggie and
used 2Pac's concepts for his own Badbwoy label. With Pac outta sight outta
mind whether dead or in jail Puff was able to adopt Pac's label mission mar-
keting ideas and exploit his personas. This was the root cause of Pac’s dislike
for the Badboy staff and Puffy over stolen creative ingenuity.
Mafioso (film), a 1962 Italian black comedy film that inspired me to the
idea of Rap Mobsters that storm the industry to feed their Hip Hop families.
I gave Pac this concept in 1990 with the instructions to watch all Italian Mob
movies for inspiration on songs from mob rules displayed in film noir. *Note
Notorious Big Mafioso 10 Crack Commandments…
Mafioso tells a fascinating tale of a Milanese car factory executive
who visits his hometown of Catanao and unsuspectingly gets em-
broiled with the Sicilian Cosa Nostra, Don Vincenzo.
Alberto Sordi is outstanding as Nino Badalamenti as he navigates

his way through this seemingly endless nightmare. It starts out as
another harmless, observational south-Italian social satire but
gradually transforms into an intensely dark and cynical crime fable
with an enthralling, almost sweat-inducing climatic sequence.
Mafioso should especially intrigue most of the Sopranos aficiona-

dos as it gives a harrowing, first-hand account of a reluctant “rela-
tive from the other side”, dispatched from the old-country for a
quick, covert American assignment.  
The Artist 2Pacology Triangle !79
Puffy Biggie 2Pac Triangle
I first meet Puffy around 1990 club day’s pre college pre uptown, as a
dancer trying to get into music videos. Puffy would often called me for info on
party spots to go to and music videos casting for dancers. One morning Puffy
hit my phone before 10am to question me about parties later that night, I
quickly killed that by saying this isn’t 411, unless you calling me about Ben-
jamin’s I don't want no calls this early. I went on to explain nothing but Ben-
jamin’s, mullah, duckets, had my interests not partying all-night. I let him
know I was about business and had rent to pay not just partying. Networking
at social events was my key to meeting Artist I wanted to work with; my pep
talk set the tone for all future conversations. I was pretty grumpy from lack of
sleep being up all nite partying so being interrogated early morning got me
pissed. I went off on Puff letting him know there was a lot more going on
than just dancing at industry parties every-night. I told Puff a little about my
music career goals and things I hoped to accomplish. We began talks on his
career goals as I guided him towards a music mogul career.
In the years to follow we had many conversations about the music biz
and how to be successful in entertainment from a mentorship perspective.
Puffy once told me bout getting an inherits from an aunt who just passed and
his mom wanted him to attend college with the money. We discussed college
courses I felt would be helpful in his future career aspirations and what I
planned to do when I reached college. When Puff started college we would
often see each other on the subway platform, him with briefcase in hand
headed uptown and me coming from some Columbia college girl dorm head-
ed downtown. It was a few weeks before I heard from Puff again; he called to
tell me he just got an internship at Uptown records back in NYC. I was so
glad I was to see his career moves coming to fruition. 1989 One day I was
cast in a Roxanne Shante music video (Live On Stage) Puffy showed up late
in the night and asked me to get him a cameo or solo in the video. I told him
I didn't have that much pull; I was only doing the director a favor by pointing
out dance groups he wanted to feature in the video. They had been there for
hours, really only extras and dance troops in a crowd scene. Puffy caught an
attitude and stormed out the club, I never forgot his rage, and he was never
the same again. I always felt like I may have pushed him to take a differ-
ent route to fame? About a month later he took over radio promotions
when the former left. 1990 Soon after Puffy begin doing parties in NY
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and DC which I attended. I was always on his guest list, he keep me in his
loop. Parties at Red Zone to DC homecoming parties to the tunnel, I always
supported Puffy's functions. I did skip the basketball game that caused fire
haphazard and stampede. Puff took a break from doing parties only briefly
after that basketball incident and did more functions in D.C. I can recall
when Puff called me with the news he was leaving college to work full time on
Uptown business because the commute was to much and he was failing class-
es.
Puffy and I remained kewl for a few years until the Strictly Business
video shoot with LL in LA. Uptown Records did the soundtrack; I was hired
by Paris the director & flown to LA to hold auditions for girl dancers &
choreography. On set with the dancers I was rehearsing & teaching a new
dancer just added when Puffy arrived. When Puffy saw one of the dancers
was off step he blew up & made a big scene, totally dissing me in front of the
whole crew and dancers. I keep my kewl & pretended to not be fazed and re-
turned to working with the dancers. A few moments later I pulled Puff to the
side & explained how this replacement dancer was picked because his produc-
tion crew wouldn't pay the dancers I had already rehearsed with the dancers
minimum fees. Found out later the girl they sent wasn't my backup choice but
the casting lady cousin and she couldn't keep up. I told Puff how silly he
looked in front of the crew and as a friend I expected much more benefit of
the doubt, everyone else kewl the deal so for him to attempt to diss me like
that was uncalled for and he made himself look bad. This was to be our last
pep talk; we parted on peaceful terms as I felt like my Frankenstein was now
unleashed.
The rest of the shoot crew members patted me on the back throughout
the day, stating I handled the undeserved tongue lashing well, they were
shocked when I said he was a friend. I kind of figured he was attempting to
show me up built up resentment I suppose or jet lag? Puff brought Uptown
Records back on the charts with Mary and Jodeci. Once Puffy split from Up-
town and acquired his deal with Clive he could begin building his own roster
of Artist. I couldn’t be more proud and happy for Puff at this time as I could
see his efforts begin to take shape. What sacrifice had to be made what was
the agreement to obtain such power? When you making deals with suspicious
people who openly exploit young men you have to wonder bout the underline
circumstance. Clive openly gay has admitted to private sex parties with
younger men in his memoirs.  
The Artist 2Pacology Bloody !81
Blood on Puffy's hands

'speak with a forked tongue’
Biggie was a perfect pawn for devious Puff, hungry naive thirsty and trusting.
Pac was wise not to join Puffy's batty Boi club and after a meeting with Puffy and
comrades decided to pass on their offer. Months of mentoring Biggie for a rap ca-
reer as his first east-coast Artist as a music mogul. Puffy invites Pac & Biggie to a
scouting meeting. During this meeting Pac divulged his future label vision and le-
gion of emcees he was bout to create. Pac had postponed creating his legion until
contract negotiations with managers had been dissolved, per my instructions. Pac
turned Puffy’s offer down but Biggie signed on with Pac’s blessings and future ca-
reer advice.
Badbwoy persona concept and Mafioso motif stylish stature were only two of
Tupac's personas and most deadly to use in battle rap songs. The day before Quad
shooting Puffy specific called & questioned Pac for details about his plans as a music
mogul and details that were necessary to create his legion of emcees. Pac said the
interrogation went on as he tried to get off the phone Puff keep bombarding him
with more questions. Puffy was confused by Biggie’s referring to Mafioso and
Thuglife and needed help with imagery. Pac being ever so helpful shared to much
information bout his label plans to be a music mogul and creative formulas. Puffy
learned the Birth of a Badbwoy concept Biggie used on R2D.
Pac shared my Badbwoy persona I originally created for LL Cool J with Puff
after a long phone convo about Biggie Mafioso formula. Pac said he couldn't get
Puff to hang up he keep asking him questions that would eventually lead to the ex-
plosion of Badboy records. Puffy knew of Pac studio session and desperately need-
ed ThugLife Badbwoy concepts before they silence the originator. The very next
day after Puffy’s interrogation Tupac Shakur was involved in an attempt to be si-
lenced with a setup at Quad studio. Obviously Puff knew his cohorts plan to set up
Pac either out of fear or jealousy he said nothing.
With that information made public then the set-up at quad studio setup seems
like a motive for eradication. This cut throat style of business isn't what I teach nor
defend, I only make awareness of 'Machiavelli'. Pac had prior warning to these tac-
tics of War yet was caught off guard and being shot 5 times was the eye opener.
Puffy knew of Pac’s studio session and what time Pac was scheduled to be there.
Now or never opportunity required gathering information before expiration. Pac
been lured to the Quad studio believing he would record with Little Shawn and
others. The wanna-b’s hit men keep the lobby clear of loitering as they awaited Pac  
who was running late. Seeing lil Cease from a window as he approached Pac as-
sumed it was all good and safe to enter the building.
Only 5 shots couldn't stop him and court the next day to be sentenced
for rape charges. Pac was alone wounded betrayed abandoned confused as
whether or not to make a court appearance the next day. Why this act of evil
against someone with all good intent to help you be successful. What is worth
having a brother set up for robbery or harm? Why would a friend accept re-
wards from a person that did harm to your friend? How long before that per-
son is done using you and set you up? While in prison Pac learned Biggie was
running with the same guys who wet him up the same guys Biggie had
warned Pac to stay away from? Pac now had fuel to release built up rage on
industry insiders suckubus. Fresh out on bail with ThugLife tattooed across
his chest Pac was determined not to let anyone else steal his image style &
concepts. ThugLife crew was formed from a jail cell and Vol.1 of ThugLife
released. ThugLife isn't a group but a movement of liked minded individuals
who challenges the system and world around.
They arrived at a studio so Shakur could do some recordings for an acquaintance,
Booker, whom he didn’t quite trust. When they got to the studio, Tupac was suspi-
cious of two black men in their thirties, both dressed in army fatigues, because nei-
ther of them seemed to acknowledge his presence. He noted that he was less wary
of them than he should have been because he “had just finished smoking chronic”.
Shakur simply assumed they must be security for The Notorious B.I.G. (aka Biggie),
whom he was still friends with at the time.
The two men, whom Shakur described as looking like they were from New York,
came at him with identical 9mm handguns, and forced him and his friends to the
floor. Their aggression was focused almost exclusively on Tupac, although they did
threaten to shoot Stretch as well. They forced everybody to lie on the floor, but Tu-
pac remained standing. He later said he had frozen. They demanded he hand over
his jewelry, which he refused to do. After grabbing at one of the armed men, Tupac
was shot in the leg, through his scrotum. He fell to the floor, and was shot at a fur-
ther 4 times, which he later claimed not to have realized; he believed he was being
kicked & that his head was being beaten upon the floor. He recalled seeing white
light, but never believed he could die. He lay silent, pretending to be dead. He was
shot 5 times in total and robbed of the gold jewelry he was wearing, worth over
forty-thousand dollars.
Upon regaining consciousness, he entered the elevator and went upstairs to
find safety, where his then-friends Biggie, Puffy, Little Caesar, and others were wait-
ing. Shakur described his friends as acting very strangely, almost surprised at his be-
ing alive covered in blood. Lying is done with words, and also with silence. His first
words after realizing how severe his wounds were, having been shot in the head and
the scrotum, were “Oh, shit. Roll me some weed. Call my mom and tell her I’ve
been shot.” He was also very surprised that none of his other friends, who were also
wearing jewelry weren’t robbed. He survived, and left the hospital after, feeling un-
safe & against doctors orders because he had to make a rape case court appearance.
Up & coming music rival moguls clash over business ventures and creative
origins, so began the 'East/West' rival coast wars. Only both emcees originated in
NYC, Pac was only angry at Puffy, Bad-boy label executives thievery and those in-
volved with his setup. When truth is replaced by silence the silence is a lie. Also the
NYC mentality that setting up and doing harm to brothers on the come-up wasn't
ok. Just 2 get a rep, crab in a barrel effect I suppose? A media confusion com-
menced probably because Pac was doing Kountry Grammar and the reporter was
misinformed by his Oakland roots when he listed Pac as a West-coast Artist.
Shakur began serving his prison sentence at Clinton Correctional Facility later
that February. Soon after, his multi-platinum album, Me Against the World, was re-
leased. Shakur has the distinction of being the only artist with an album at number
one on the charts while serving a prison sentence. From jail, he married his long-
time girlfriend, Keisha Morris.
The Art of War survival of the fittest states only the winner reaps the spoils of war.
Remember 2Pac was creating a household name brand and new music genre on his
way to becoming a music mogul. He had given away to much of his image and not
getting any credit. This is my life story now being lived by Pac as he followed my
formulas nice guys finish last. 
Designed to bring all false truths to light and stop worshipping of false
pop idols. Pac understood this and the importance of playing by rules when
necessary to get your message out. Let them believe your false image if your
positive message can see light, I call it feeding the "Machine". The more you
feed the 'Machine' the more benefits or rewards are acclaimed. They only see
image like Capoeira it's hidden in the Dance so we can prepare for battle in
front of our advisory. This science I created only to teach and support those
with passions for the creative arts. Pac briefly attended a school of performing
arts and understood my science to creating music from an Artistic perspective.
Sharing his styles and formulas with other Artist would help create a legion of
emcees for Mafioso genre to pop off. Legacy requirements of leaving credits
of achievements such as originator of a product style or brand.
People of integrity don’t hide their true reactions, opinions nor do they
manipulate others through deception and pretense.
When Pac shared his music mogul career info with Puffy & Biggie they
created Bad-boy and Jay Z created Roc-a-fella. Notice Ready 2 Die and later
Jay Z Reasonable Doubt both using The Don Mafioso persona I created.
This gave Pac the fuel 2 claim his title of poster child for ThugLife and have
it tattooed across his chest so everyone would know who was the originator.
Snoop was The Dogfather and others followed the same Mafioso formula Pac
taught them. Jay Z uses the ‘The Don GodFather boss' style that Pac would
create for his last album Makaveli which means The Boss. DMX created Ruff
Ryder's following The Don Mafioso formula to music mogul and Bleeding on
Wax style. Biggie created Junior Mafia using ThugLife Mafioso formula.
I wanted 2 create a new genre of music called Mafioso similar to Gang-
ster's rap only for the Family & 2Pac legacy would be credited as the founder.
I was The silent Don like a ghost writer for the industry Pac would spread the
love Brooklyn way. Only it back fired and Pac had to join West coast Artist to
continue putting out the message.
According to Pac "I used to tell the nigga,(Biggie) 'If you want to make your money,
you have to rap for the bitches. Do not rap for the niggas,' " Pac said. "The bitches
will buy your records, and the niggas want what the bitches want."
*Ready to Die like "Big Poppa," which appealed to the ladies: "Soon as he buy that
wine, I just creep up from behind/and ask what your interests are, who you be
with?" What numbers to call? 
The Artist 2Pacology Commence !85
Initiate ThugLife Sequence Commence
Tupac already had his first 5 albums conceptualized it was just a matter
of producing them. Each Tupac album designed 2 carry the audience thru a
1yr. period in a Yung Blackman's life journey. Each song designed 2 cover
specific topics in 2Pac current life like a movie scene from one of his persona's
perspective on current life issues. Topics covered range from political social
badbwoy ode 2 something old school or lost loved one revolution 2 self im-
provement. Each song theme would be repeated across the 5 albums, each
song single strong enuh 2 spark a spin off-album. Formulas were designed
songs structured for the highest physiological effect on listeners. Quotas al-
bum structure order of operations etc. all included in each concept album.
The main underling theme was of course recent events in the life of a young
Black man rise in America. Reality on wax simple enuh. but when you got 6
plus personas it becomes satire only more serious. Pac solely expressed the
corruption of society by using irony with his own life and that of every Black
man alive. Reflective of the foolishness in our political system and govern-
ment by criticizing its follies and foibles. Biggie following the same "The Don"
formula used humor irony exaggeration sarcasm wit and ridicule to attack or
expose folly, vice and opponents. Each of Pac's 6 personas could have two
songs per album with album spin-off potential.
Pac went rogue and added negative elements like liquor/guns/drugs
endorsements & influences which overshadowed the positive message. Per-
sonal failure was fuel for politicians, cops and nay sayers to assassinate his
character in the media. Full disclosure required showing bad habits as equal
to positive choices made in growth of self learning. Pac figured being truthful
bout his personal vices would humanize his life and allow him freedoms. Me-
dia had other plans for this info. they created a wild runaway reckless menace
to society America’s most wanted. Pac didn't like being treated like a God or
Godly when he felt so flawed and undeserving. Pac felt public display of his
vices would humanize him and also show how he coped with BS stress.
Under pressure from labels lawyers and society to put out hits and pay-
ing for costly lawsuits choices had to be made which only show what troubles
money and fame can bring into your life. Full steam ahead with ThugLife at
his back Pac had to catchup and his establish his signature styles.  
The Artist 2Pacology Commence !86
Tattoos represent scars from things that caused Pac most pain in life.
Tattoos go Against the Codex, to promote anything that causes harm to the
body or to the community is ungodly..Pac understood this but felt it important
to use his body as a reminder of what not to do. Each tat tells a story for his
poster-boy campaign as spokesperson for young Black youth. Never hold on
to the past and memories that bring down spirit energy. "'You shall not make
any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am
Yahweh. Leviticus 19:28. "'Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or
clip off the edges of your beard.
Damage control required to obliterate all foes to the codex break-

ing the rules came with strict punishment. Not giving credit where due
was grounds for termination with battle lyrics. Pac’s strategy, in order to
accomplish his objective, became clear that whoever allies himself with
Biggie, is going to be 2Pac's enemy and a diss record was probably on it's
way. Not many rappers could afford to be dissed by such a popular artist
like 2pac, so the strategy worked to some extent.
 
The Artist 2Pacology Memoirs !87
Backstory Memoirs ...full disclosure
I was born an orphan to a 15 year old mother that didn't want me and
tried 2 abort me unsuccessfully. I was put up for adoption at birth a Bastard
child born in Brooklyn no one wanted. My maternal Grandmother received a
message from God to get me out the orphanage home after a year and sent
me to a catholic foster home in Jamaica where I lived until six years old. I re-
turned to America and lived with my mother for first time at 6 years old in
the Bronx. My mother was an aspiring model and at 6 I did my first runway
modeling show dressed in an all white suit as a Don. The next 6 yrs. were
filled with physical mental sexual verbal abuse every possible punishment for
being born. My mother tried several times to kill me, blamed me for her
failed modeling career and hated me as a reminder of her past and my father
whom she refused to let me know anything about. Never allowing me to take
any musical instrument lessons nor express any creative activity I wanted.
Labeled a bad-boy in school for breaking school suspension records
from fighting & disrupting class. Anger management and lacking respecting
for authorial control got me over thirty-two suspensions by the fourth grade.
Fellow classmates nick-named me Hulk I wasn’t sure why until I actually got
to watch an episode. My only memory is from reading school transcripts de-
scribing my outburst. Since I blacked out when angered it would take swat
team with mattress to hold me down. They had to pin me down to administer
tranquilize shot and then straightjacket. I would wake up naked strapped to a
table in the G Building. Students would often remark Don is kewl just don’t
get him angry. The Hulk possesses an incredible level of superhuman physical
ability. His capacity for physical strength is potentially limitless due to the fact
that the Hulk's strength increases proportionally with his level of great emo-
tional stress, anger in particular. Bruce Banner was the son of an alcoholic
who deeply hated him. As a child Bruce was withdrawn, possibly developing a
split personality to help deal with his pain and rage.
Symbolism: Hulk indicates lack of justice, anger, depression, mood swings, ob-
stacles, strength, frustration and also bullying. It doesn't matter if you are good or
bad, when Hulk is MAD, he doesn't listen to anybody at all. Be an obstacle in his way
and get defeated! Gamma exposure mutated his son's genes. Bruce showed signs of
high intelligence at an early age which strengthened his father's belief. Brian his father
an atomic physicist became abusive to Bruce and when his mother intervened, Brian
murdered her.
My World came to an abrupt halt in the 5th grade after a school na-
tion-wide test proved I had a 2nd year college reading level. School officials
said I could graduate college by sixteen and pass the BAR by 18 years old if I
follow their Regents course. I was vindicated for all my years of school terror
and was the only student allowed to go outside for lunch. The school realized
I hated being locked up in a class and misbehaved to get outta school. Bored
in class from correcting my teachers and tutoring fellow student I needed
freedom of choice. A child prodigy with anger issues I refuse to be controlled,
straight jackets were often needed and mattress when I lost control according
to my NYC transcripts.
The year following was Central Park 5 at 11 years old she remarried
and moved me to Dallas Texas, away from the street thugs that had raised me
and away from the 'wilding' NYC neighborhood. A orphan who survived by
my fearless wits independent nature running with cunning pick pockets crews.
Texas hated me I was expelled from every school for fighting racist stu-
dents and was labeled a Thug. No school in Texas would accept me although
I had a 3rd year college reading level by the 7 grade. I disliked being called
Nigger by white students in all white school so I fought & threw chairs and
got expelled from every school deemed unruly. No school would accept me or
my Thug behavior they suggested home schooling. I left my mother moved
into an empty apt by myself for 3 months until I got caught and sent 2 juve-
nile detention. A orphan survived by fearless wits.
At 13 I Found my father for the first time and moved to Rochester NY
to live with him for 2 yrs. I became fed up with my alcoholic father sending
me to school with black eyes and ran away back to streets of Brooklyn NY. At
15 I dropped outta school got my GED, started working at a beauty shop do-
ing hair in Flatbush Brooklyn. Moved into my first apt. 2 week before turning
16. Starting dancing on weekends to vent at LQ and connected with industry
Rappers. At 16 Choreographed my first music video for Doug E. Fresh and
created a dance that 20 yrs. later became a nation dance craze (The Dougie).
A B-Boy from Bklyn with big dreams of getting out, Donovan was naive to
the world. In 1987 Doug E Fresh "Keep Rising to the Top" was my first Choreog-
raphy gig. The video was directed by Lionel Martin who was responsible for direct-
ing thousand of Rap & R & B music videos in the 90's. I was the kid @ the Roxy
who took off my skates & started dancing on the carpet. I wore a Blonde Streak in
my hair since 1984 in different styles,. Basically I went to a lot of hip-hop Industry
parties /clubs in NYC & got my Dance off/got my wreck on. Danced with the real
artist before the fame & the money. The models were always there, open bar & gift
bags to go, having a party at the opening of an envelope, B-day parties were always
best.. Label parties were great for networking with he people that actually did the
hiring.
Industry parties brought a lot of attention & help me to earn props as a dancer; we
made the parties. Rappers Around the World was a local cable show hosted by DJ
Red Alert, which I was a featured dancer. Often, I danced on many Club shows for
MTV"Club MTV The Grind etc... featured appearances in music videos for
Gangstarr, Chill Rob Gee, Steady B, Chubb Rock, Kid & Play, EPMD, Roxanne
Shante, Real Roxanne, Shelly Thunder, Biz Markie...I then worked with many early
Def Jam, First Priority, Select Records, artist. As dancer part thyme I worked with
Rosie Perez often giving her steps & combinations for the artist she was then chore-
ographing. I continued to make featured appearances in rap videos & live perfor-
mances but just part time. I audition for a Heavy D video "We Got our own thing"
while on the set I was asked to go on tour with Guy. I choreographed their "Spend
the Night" video & Arsenio Hall performance. I choreographed the entire Guy tour
and got nothing in return but 60 bucks after a few rehearsals I was replaced by my
dance partner under suspect circumstances'. This disappointment sent me into
shock as I had quit my job and had rent was due. 2 weeks later I meet LL Cool J
and he wants me 2 teach him 2 dance and choreograph his female dancers on tour.
I was like not again, I just had all my choreography stuff stolen by Guy now LL
wants to do the same? I told him how I just quit my job because of Promises by
'Guy' to go on tour (Jean Griffin crook) and wasn't bout to let that happen again, LL
then persuaded me to join him on tour and be on stage as his only male dancer
1989. Having my own spot light and the only male dancer touring the world from
1989 thru 1994. At18 on my first major world tour with a Platinum-selling Rap
Artist.
Soon after touring I became LL stylist, image consultant and choreographer. On
our second tour together the Budweiser Superfest we share top billing with Public
Enemy as headliners. On the last 3 months of this tour Digital Underground join as
a 15 minute opening act doing only spot dates at first. Here I meet Pac, we were the
only male dancers on most of the tour and became instant friends.
Meanwhile Russell from Def Jam offers me a record contract deal after seeing my
changes to LL career style and personality but I refused to be under anyone's con-
trol. I loath the manner in which the label would talk to LL and control over his de-
cisions. Russell Simmons didn't think I could pull off the Thug persona because I
smiled to much and was known as a dancer, we had a difference of directions so I
refused to sign with def jam. Instead I found someone who smiled more than my-
self and with no knowledge of ThugLife to represent for those who want options
away from street life. Pac was a trained ballet dancer, actor and rapper before I
meet him and could envision a career beyond his reach.
I had already changed LL from gold chains, Kangol hats and sweat suits to Versace
shirts and linen suits also created plans for his next few albums to become G.O.A.T.
Depending on the song performance or event I would select or input on fashion
choices. Dapper Dan and Shirt Kings provided gear for tours dancers and Todd.
Pac heard me and LL discussing career plans and goals all the time and became my
sidekick sort of, his nick name was my shadow, then Pac began to study and channel
me. Taking notes those first three months was insightful for young Pac to learn from
LL and myself how to make moves in the industry.
1990 I made many connects including meeting Tupac who was then touring with
Digital Underground. We became friends dancing on stage during the Humpty
Dance song & rounding up groupies after the concerts. Formed a group 2Pac
means Two People Are Creating acronym for Tupac Shakur & Donovan The Don
Henry. 
After a guest spot BET asked me to host Rap City on a daily show they said they
received tons of fan mail after my appearance. I wanted to go to college & pursue
films in Hollywood behind the scenes.  
Fast forward.... I worked with many Def Jam artist between tours until I choreo-
graphed Technotronic World Tour & had to quit due to creative differences with
management. Rosie took over for the tour as choreographer on the road while steal-
ing all my Choreography for the Fly Girls routines. Then I got serious as a Choreo-
grapher, never accepting any more dance gigs unless I was the Choreographer. I
was able to hire dancers that I felt were more deserving than myself but didn't have
the opportunities or connections. I enjoyed casting and finding the best freestyle
dancers selected for Def Comedy Jam, I tracked down & located as many as I could
find.
Thug-life represents the change I made when I gave up my Thuggish lifestyle to go
legit and pursue the Ent. Arts. 1988 When I was 16 I choreographed my first music
video for Doug E. Fresh I was featured dancer and showed my Blonde streak style.
I m riding the train with my crew looking for victims to beat up and rob. A lady
shouts out "hey I saw you on video music box yesterday in Dougie Fresh video" I
quickly left the car and sat down in the next car. I started thinking to myself some-
thing is wrong I cant be thuggin on trains were random people can recognize me.
My crew joined me in the next car waiting for me to give the signal or word that
another potential vic was in sight. We were headed to NJ club Sensations a weekly
spot we left Brooklyn by train to attend. I shared with my Thug crew in Brooklyn
rules like we never press old ladies nor kids movement in silence and no weapons
necessary for brain cells are heavy loaded. Growing up a orphan in NYC, street
thugs raised me and way too often they would disappear caught up in the system
sent up North to jail. I decided to help give options for creative thugs to use their
talents for entrepreneur endures in entertainment field instead.
On return trip we would loot and vandalize all the way back to Brooklyn, this
time as the train was leaving Atlantic ave my connecting train station, I decided to
jump off the departing train. I got this voice telling me to get off the train as the
doors closed I quickly gave my crew a quick fist pound and ran to the exit climbed
over the metal chain and jumped from the moving train just missing a column. My
dude Muhammad followed me back to my apt and crashed in the living room.
Within 30 minutes of getting home a phone call alerts me to watch channel nine
local news. There were all my Flatbush crew in handcuffs lined up in Parkside sub-
way station I would usually exit. The cops had been watching us waiting with wit-
ness and full map of our past conquest. I never saw most of them again either jail
or death soon followed most of the crew. My decision was made then to leave
Thuggish ways and associates behind but keep the lessons and attitudes. Giving
back to the community that took me in as a child inspired me. Tupac and I agreed
if we went on this journey all my proceeds would go to a school or foundation that
would allow for Artistic expression of all the Arts free to inner city kids, orphans
and latch key kids.
Creativity of Arts helped turn my anger into passion for music which I stud-
ied self taught piano keyboard and drum machines. I learned to control my temper
around 19 after I banged sum dancers head into concrete for trying to set me up in
Washington's Square Park. I swore then never to lose my temper or get angry again
just walk away from anyone who causes me distress. 30 second rule is ability to walk
away from anything if you sense the heat/police approaching. Living the rest of my
life without Love or closeness with anyone sealed my fate. Fear I had of my temper
cause me to be recluse like a hermit. Without anger in my life I had to find new
ways to vent so music, martial arts and dancing took over.
GOAT was a formula to become The Greatest of all time in a ten year or ten
album span. Todd first brought up the subject to me and we discussed a formula
that would crown him king. LL was reluctant to take on all the required difficult
challenge because of its dangers and controversial topics.
...Pac took my formula to heart and insisted I teach him how to achieve
it. 2PAC’s GOAT is a 5 year formula to reach iconic stature. Pac took on
everything LL wouldn't touch like a sponge Pac absorbed everything I in-
structed him to do career wise with much success.
So Pac took my plans formulas and concepts I shared with him and
channeled my personality in doing so he picked up my bad habits, personal
self hating battles, distaste for the music industry and anger issues. This anger
I carried with me Pac absorbed/channeled and suffered as if it was his to ex-
press in music. Kinda like when Health Ledger played the Joker in Dark
Knight and in-bodied the characters attributes.
The Hate U Give lil infants Fucks Everyone, I was the infant Pac was
talking bout when he created the acronym after hearing my adolescent child-
hood horrors. Raised as a latch-key kid I spent a lot of time running Brooklyn
streets alone. Although I rarely spoke until I was almost 8yrs. old, I remained
shy and standoffish of people. Thug Life was my creation years prior to meet-
ing Pac yet he insisted God wanted him to carry the dream to fruition. Why
would God want Pac to do my theory was it because they knew I wouldn’t?
The deal we made was Pac would combine his Black Panther Power
style with my "The Don" persona Thug Life came along as a bonus. A 50/50
split and so I agreed because I would never sign my life away at any cost for
fame. We combined the formula badbwoy image that was inspired by LL's
song 'I'm Bad' with my persona The Don and rebel inspired by Chuck D and
Bob Marley to create 2Pac (two people are creating). Other influences includ-
ed Mel E Mel, Just Ice, KRS1, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley for inspirational
content. Pac really enjoyed the Badbwoy persona and the creative expression
it allowed him to explore emotionally.
2PAC lives for ever because of the struggles he stood up for and people
he gave a voice to. I conceptualized the first 5 albums for Pac based off what I
had planned for my career and then later added The 7 Day Theory. In 1990
for 3 months Pac shadowed me and I schooled him to the music Rap game
and Art of creating music with my personal life experiences as the template.
When you listen to 2PAC a shared experience of two young black NYC
guys are reflected in the music.
Combined rap personas? No one has ever did this and Pac took the full
weight of negative abuse by media government fans and friends because of
me and my image. Although Pac was warned of the backlash and fall out of
taking on my Thug persona Pac felt GOD wanted him to do it. Everything
Pac did was a direct instruction from me on how 2 achieve the GOAT formu-
la as The Don. 6 personas combined in one Artist image Lady Gaga, Molly,
Janet and Beyonce all in one. A Super Persona was created with 5 from me,
Classic, Hip Hop B-boy, The bad bwoy, The Thug, The Boss Don represent-
ing the stages of my life in a formula I adored from Einstein formula.
E=MC2 2PAC means Two People Are Creating. Emcee=2x’s E equals emcee
squared 2 the 10,000 power twice the mass. Creating an unstoppable force.....
E represents units of energy, m represents units of mass, and c 2 is the
speed of light squared, or multiplied by itself 2 times.
In the beginning Pac had difficulties writing for these personas because
he never lived the life directly. A few weeks at the most street hustling when
neighborhood thugs told him to go back to school cause he asked to many
questions. So I suggested he use stories from the newspapers and society for
his first album painting the picture of 2Pac’s world. Also hood tales if true
and he knew about it could be used from research. Always speak truth for his-
torical validity. Just look out your window at the streets and write bout what
you see, I heard Tracey Chapman say that in an interview when asked where
she finds lyrics so I instructed Pac for inspiration to do the same. As a home-
work assignment in school I can remember being asked to take a news story
and write an essay about it. Brenda’s got a baby was a direct result of me
telling Pac to find a newspaper story that touched him some way and write a
song about it. Kinda like when the teacher tell you to find an interesting
newspaper article and write a commentary about it. When Pac was creating
his album he read a newspaper article and was inspired with the correlation
theme fitting Thuglife. An infant abandoned in a cold cold world no mother
no father no place to call home most humble beginnings. In only two week
2Pacalypse was created and released Nov. 12, 1991.
Unfortunately Pac only had half the formula for ThugLife and knowl-
edge of how to create The Don persona. Results are: history is filled with mis
conceptions and confusion which my book tries to clarify. I’m an orphan born
and raised on the NY streets who meet his relatives only in search of myself
and my abandonment. All my creative career I strive to create stars outta
anyone willing 2 learn. This is my life purpose and to be denied my achieve-
ments is a fate worst than death. A man is nothing without his job or career so
I m forced to put my life on Front Street to show my talents. Pac wanted the
truth to be told he felt that full disclosure would enhance his legacy and so
against my permission he named me on his last album The Seven Day Theo-
ry which I conceptualized. Ownership is everything and freedom is priceless.
Once Pac understood my personal experiences in creating Thuglife he
was able to create his own experiences. First writing bout the struggles young
black males have to deal with be considered a Thug stereotyped. Then when
Pac meet Biggie and other NYC thugs for research purposes. Trying to learn
and fit in with these street thugs lead Pac to underlings Biggie and then Puffy
who wanted to sign them both. Pac help create Biggie with the ThugLife
formula and Puffy tried to silence Pac’s influence. Thuglife became reality for
Pac right after he wrote about it his words manifested. Pac keep true to The
Don persona and created Makaveli (aka Boss) as a good bye gift of self in-
structions for all those seeking guidance in ThugLyfe World.
“In late 1993, he formed the group ‘Thug Life’ with a few of his friends, in-
cluding Big Syke, Macadoshis, his step-brother Mopreme, and Rated R. The group
released their first album Thug Life: Volume 1 on Interscope in 1994 which, despite
its hardcore content, still managed to go Gold. The group subsequently disbanded
after Shakur’s release from prison.” Actually ThugLife is a movement amongst simi-
lar disparity people grouped for a cause. Pac rebranded as The Outlawz under his
Machiavelli persona, Makaveli. Plans for his late Makaveli Records were finally in
the works and recruit process began again.
I gave Pac final instructions that took two days to relay and in those final instruc-
tions was 7 Day Theory, I AM, and his music mogul career label first emcee (Biggie)
and all the jewels I could pour into his brain. Quite the brainstorm which gave birth
to All eyes on me Makaveli 7 Day Theory & finally we built on movies that 2Pac
needed to star in. Hollywood blacklisted Pac so none of the films required got
made. Pac left footage for his auto-biography some of those voice recording have
surface in Revelation of Tupac. Pac Like Ali was supposed to star in a movie about
his life.
Then in 1994 I decide to relocate to Hollywood to purse film choreography I want-
ed bigger budgets concepts & creative power. Moved to LA in pursuit of films &
commercials because I grew bored of videos & wanted more for my expressions.
Enrolled in LA city college taking course in film and music productions.
My alto ego Tupac gets shot in NYC I was deep in Compton trying to break into
Hollywood. I was the first Hip Hop choreographer sign to KSA a prestige Holly-
wood leading dance Agent. Once in LA began to built a respectable demo reel of
my work but found they had limited opportunities for a hip- hop /choreographer at
that thyme. Determined to be successful as a choreographer I had to find my own
niche in LA. During my years in LA I was asked to teach Oprah a simple hip hop
step that anybody could do. From orphan to a homeless teenage running with pure
rude boys in BK bigg upps to Vanderver to Whole Flatbush /Church ave. to da 90's
was my stomping ground & place I lived from 3rd grade, to National TV was my 15
Minutes of fame Live on Oprah Show no rehearsal but I had to prove to 40 Million
plus sum peoples that anybody could do a Hip Hop dance.
I worked with many un-established artist and groups in there pursuit to commercial
success. After two years of getting more gigs by myself and wanting a different di-
rections for my career I decide to go back to freelance. A few months later Keenan
Ivory Wayans hired me as Choreographer to his short-lived Late Night talk show. I
worked with Marlon Wayans on his show & Keenan Wayans on his late night talk
show, choreographing the all female band & all the skits Keenan would do for each
show. I also choreographed all the dance scenes for the movie Don't be a Menace to
Society while Sipping your Juice in the Hood. Shortly there after in 1998 I decided
to retire from the industry my heart no longer felt to sacrifice integrity for survival.
After Tupac’s death in 96' I lost all interests in Hip Hop music industry, I
stopped listening to Hip Hop rap and stepped away from the Rap industry. My
heart wasn’t in it anymore, 1996 was the year Hip-Hop died for me. I found myself
working with MCA Universal where I went from intern to Assistant for President of
Black music within five months. During my short tenor I got to learn first hand why
the music industries’ labels would eventually all close down. As per my request I
asked not to be mentioned on albums that I had any input on. I never signed any
one nor recommend for I saw no future within the labels walls. I tried to deal with
the guilt associated with the death of a good friend by myself with no family friends
or anyone to discuss with I mourned in silence. Technically a large part of me died
that night in Las Vegas and America pulled the trigger. America seeks to destroy or
deface the character of anything that promotes well-being for underprivileged.
The Artist 2Pacology Blueprints !97
the BluePrint Breakdown

William Shakespeare is credited with saying "Some are born great, some
achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them”.
I think he may have also said if you're not great nor have great attribut-
es then you should find someone who is and model your life around their
achievements. You don’t build a house, without a blueprint, so how could you
become a large selling rapper, without knowing your craft fully? Practice and
Repetition are the parents of Growth and Perfection. Plan for your tomorrow,
You can't play tomorrows game till it gets here. If you fail to plan then you
plan to fail. You have to know how to market, how to be a great communica-
tor, how to be able to connect with the right people, how to brand etc. It’s all
about being an entrepreneur and running your business. The original 2PAC
formula was supposed to be a 50/50 split. Pac and I agreed to combine our
rap persona's to form "2PAC," after months of me coaching him on ways to
improve his rap game. Months on tour preparing Pac for his solo rap career
had past when suddenly, I wanted out of the Game and Pac wanted in. Pac
suggested I not waste my knowledge by leaving the game and denying cre-
ative expression to flounder. Pac felt we were on some sort of life mission from
God, like in the Blues Brothers movie we had instructions to complete a mis-
sion from God. Each one teach one, set as the motto to teach and sell spread-
ing love the Brooklyn way. I can recall the night on tour when Pac first sug-
gested that we join forces as Emcees Pac often said we were twins, I offered
instead to help him achieve his biggest goals. Combined persona's have never
been done before, how would this work? To find out we had to go on an ad-
venture of a lifetime. I really wanted to have a career behind the scenes as
A&R or producer anything just not in front of camera. I felt his sincere desire
to achieve a goal light years outta his reach, I saw a challenge. Pac had great
charisma and wit with a voice that resonated with Black Power. He always
seemed to belong behind a pulpit with his direct preachy argumentative way
of conversation. I can't say anyone one thing was a deciding factor to help
Pac. Other than his desire/passion to learn and strong belief that I had an-
swers he sought, Pac was very naive about life. While at the same time I was
avoiding the responsibility that ensured when fame & notoriety increased fi-
nance. Pac was very eager to taste that desired fruit most sort after to no avail.
Pac insisted that God wanted him to do this quest so I co-signed on with a few
conditions. Like the Blues Brothers we were on a mission from God. Pac
proved to be a major challenge when the seriousness of a situation was dis-
cussed. Horse-playing around all the time cause me to question his commit-
ment only briefly because serious questions always followed. His great humor
kept me entertained throughout our adventures. Pac was always able to make
light and find that silver linen of any daily drama we found ourselves in. This
philosophy on living often seems reckless, selfish and bully like, so Pac’s search
for destiny seemed tainted with evil and bad luck as many tried to talk him
out of following his chosen path.
A triple Threat artist must achieve many credits to reach pinnacle suc-
cess of idol statue like Ali. A Triple Threat means being able to create a box
office draw product spokesperson and recognizable brand. Birth of an Emcee
Duties & Responsibilities of an emcee as CEO of his company. An emcee has
to move the crowd according to Rakim. A voice for the community that in-
forms entertains and leads. An activist like KRS1 or Chuck D that talked
bout positive Black empowerment. Regardless of the industry or setting, ef-
fective communicators use language that captivates, motivates, and persuades
others. Their choice of words is one of the crucial ways they inspire an audi-
ence to believe, buy in, and take action. A host must always be polite enter-
taining, able to serve his guest with the highest standards available. Pac always
enjoyed seeing everyone happy comfortable & smiling. Very infectious inviting
spirit possessed Pac at every encounter leaving memorable moments among
fans. A successful emcee speaker learns, there are certain words and phrases
you can always count on to help you connect well with your audience. Lyrical
context that resonates with current human experiences from popular culture.
A triple threat artist must achieve many credits to reach pinnacle success of
idol statue.
My first condition to helping Pac was to be a silent partner, so I could lead a normal
quiet life go to college and work behind the scenes of music industry. I believe when
creating an Iconic Artist career the soul responsibility belongs to and lands on the
shoulders of The Artist. I had to convince Pac of this idea to accept the full re-
sponsibility I knew he would have to carry. I told him your gonna have to take the
bullets and all the credit. Making Pac swear to keep my involvement a secret was
most important to me.
Omerta is a mafia code of silence stating one must maintain absolute silence
when questioned by law enforcement on the subject of alleged illegal activities by
other members of the organization. This can result in one member "taking the fall"
for others, facing criminal contempt of court charges or even taking sole responsi-
bility for a crime that others committed. He does this with the assurance that he
and his family will be supported by the organization during and after his imprison-
ment or death. So we agreed to a looser version crafted for the music industry.
Second condition under which I decide to help insure Pac as the GOAT
was to set up a lasting foundation for inner city youth to learn entrepreneur
skills thru creative arts with my half of the proceeds. A foundation that would
teach inner city kids how to use their God given Artistic talent for en-
trepreneur opportunities giving back to the hood. I wanted one in every ma-
jor city that would eventually branch off to colleges. Third condition was
than he had to obey all ten laws of the ThugLife Codex. My half of proceeds
were supposed to start the foundation for inner city youth in all fifty states.
Third condition under which I agreed to help Pac achieve GOAT was
strict adherence to all my rules of ThugLife Codex.
First step in creating a persona is to name your character that you chose
I didn't want him to only use "Tupac" all the time. (Mc NY I felt was a wack
name and wouldn’t serve us well since NY is always on sum hater shit.) A pen
name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a pseudonym adopted by an au-
thor, in this case emcee/rapper. Pac chose 2PAC an acronym to represent two
People Are Creating because he didn't want to assume full credit for the
project. After a few days to debate he convinced me of his first persona name
'2PAC'. This I knew would be very confusing and difficult to tell when rap-
ping whom he was but I thought how intriguing. Normally the name should
be very different from that of the artist and represent something in relation to
higher standards. I explain to Pac the requirements for an emcee name that
would potentially be copied by fans & masses. For example a urban trend of
the 80’s ‘Ski’ was popularized by Luv Bug Starski which everyone added ‘Ski’
to their nickname. Second your name should represent that higher place your
trying to reach or which best represents your goals.
Prior to meeting me Pac was using the alias MC New York and with
Ray Luv, and with a mutual friend named DJ Dize (Dizz-ee), they started a
rap group called Strictly Dope. Their recordings were later released in 2001
under the name Tupac Shakur: The Lost Tapes songs include… 'Beginnings
Lost tape' This was Tupac Shakur persona prior 2 meeting me."Panther Power"
4:36"The Case of the Misplaced Mic" 2:34"Let Knowledge Drop" 3:37"Never Be Beat"
5:33"A Day in the Life" 4:55"My Burnin' Heart" 6:25"Minnie the Moocher"
4:19"The Case of the Misplaced Mic, Pt. 2" 2:40"Static Mix, Pt. 1" 4:19"Static Mix,
Pt. 2" 3:59
Pac insisted to credit me by using the numerals two in his persona

name, along with shouting out my name 'The Don is in here' in songs. When
choosing a emcee name I recommend using an action or description word.
For example Busta Rhymes/Mos Def, or sum mixed combined creation of
words like ODB or Fabolous. Make it original as well as able to set presidents
so people know what to expect before they meet you.
Second step would be characteristics that paint a description of person-
ality, desire and drive. Usually I suggest an opposite or exaggerated persona
like Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde ultra ego only in the 2Pac case of historic greatest
truth was necessary for longevity. Truth in all characters as well as in self.
Truth and full disclosure was a main ingredients for the 2Pac formula in cre-
ating an icon. Research for any persona you choose is always suggested in
keeping true to the character. Whether your persona is a flower like Venus Fly
trap or a Superhero like Hulk create realism with actual facts attributes
stereotypes and/or beliefs.
Third step would be the 5 W's of content which form storyline and
themes. The Rules of Thug Life were loosely based off Mafioso order of
business street code and respect for the Family. The Golden rule prevailed
above all else in our mission statement. You break the laws you have to pay a
price, its business never personal. I had to teach young Pac everything on how
to be The Don from my taste style beliefs rules and way of life. Combining
my Jamaican Rasta & Italian roots help shape me as The Don of the 2Pac
mold. Both cultures had specific roles for characters labeled 'A Don' in those
societies so I had a lot to live up to.The Don is The Boss who sends out his
Thugs like soldiers to find resources to feed the Family. The Don is no easy
persona to play with many pressures of the family to support and the law at
ya back. Many decisions have to be made and major responsibilities are car-
ried by the Boss. The Godfather Rules of engagement are the driving force
behind mob family business. Enforcement of respective rules or code of busi-
ness was often dealt with by the Thugs. Once The Don has put out the or-
der/Hit, Thugs appear first to access the situation and gather all resources.
Men of action quickly learn character is destiny live by it die by it. Complete
and utter oblivion of any enemies of the familiar for strength and respect.
The Don as leader sets the rules & laws of the family for respect for power for
control.
The Golden Rule Governors over all it is the first rule of ThugLife &
the last. To treat other as you want to be treated is ultimate form of respect
you can display to another. Never sellout never hurt yourself by flesh nor by
sin. All rules must be followed in relearning the codex for complete over-
standing when applied. Breaking of the codex has many consequences de-
pending to what extent like karma it shall return. What you project is what
you receive law of attraction stated that. What you put out so shall you re-
ceive. Everything & everyone is attracted to the fire to the light. Leaders in
every company are good listeners and skilled communicators to place in the
front-line for promotion of company. That means every time you address an
audience of any size, it's an opportunity for you to influence your career. "It
starts with that‘ powerful drug' called words. Be sure to choose them and use
them in a way that cures complacency, inspires hope, and motivates action.
“Words, of course, are the most powerful drug used by humanity." --Rudyard Kipling.
In the beginning there was the word and the words of Thug Life stood
for The Hate U Give Little Infants Fucks Everybody. Pac created the acro-
nym words to spell out ThugLife based off my life being an orphan put up for
adoption at birth and growing up on Brooklyn streets. Not having a Father or
Mother growing up on the mean NYC streets was cold, dangerous & lonely.
An acronym that reflected my personal childhood was extremely flattering. It
took Pac only one day to come up with the acronym which echoed my soul,
one day after I told him why I was being refereed to as The Preppy Thug.. I
explained my life up to that point on the tour and the very next day Pac steps
to me in the parking lot where I was loading my bags on the bus. Pac simple
said to me out the blue Thuglife The Hate U Give Little Infants Fucks Every-
one. I stood frozen for a moment taking it in I was completely flattered espe-
cially unexpected. I realized he had really listened to me and was able to sum
my life up so elegantly. I didn't expect him to include me in the acronym be-
cause I already told him to keep my name out of the mix. I wanted him to
make it relatable to him everyone or anyone who came from humble dis-
tressed beginning and was able to pull them self up by their own bootstraps.
I originally created ThugLife as a reminder to those that abandoned me
at birth would never forget.Teaching Pac how to put himself in my personal's
perspective so he could use his own personal experiences to make songs & tell
stories from any one of my rap personas themes. Pac recognized how he
could represent ThugLife and communicate with a street audience believing
God wanted him to be the Poster Child. I told Pac to speak to and for his au-
dience since he wanted to be poster child of ThugLife. Telling hood stories
from a teenage angry, compassionate Thug/Badbwoy perspective. Rappers

aren't Thugs since real Thugs move in silence, they avoid attention, 2Pac was
just the opposites. Real Thugs never wanna incriminate themselves so they
avoid recordings and cameras moving incognito. 2Pac was the opposite and
had to record all his life experiences for public record. Cameras would follow-
ing him for behind the scenes footage for future documentaries creation of a
career. Tough love messages riddled in ghetto life stories spoken thru rap. Still
keeping it real was the 90's street motif, keep it 100 with True stories of ghetto
life experiences. Creating a persona is your own superhero that you get to de-
sign, script and live vicariously thru. Similar to a superhero your persona has
strength and weakness attributes you design. Usually stories are not based off
true events just change the names and places. Pac had to use true stories he
either read saw researched or experienced without changing names to protect
the innocent. Truth is stranger and stronger than fiction Again to create realism I felt
we learn from history to prepare futures gains so what better way to send a
message/teach.
Media coverage..."During the early 1990s, several politicians, including

Bob Dole had characterized rap artists as Thugs. Indeed, this was taken as an
attack on the hip hop community as a whole. Many, including the late Tupac
Shakur, had rejected the criminal implication. It was clear to those in the hip
hop community that anyone who attempts to rise from despair would be la-
beled a Thug. Hence, Thug Life became a phrase meaning "the life one must
lead in order to rise through the everyday struggle"; understood by those "in
the know" and misunderstood by all others. Today, Thug Life represents a
large underground community who's successful members are constantly in the
public eye. In several parts of the United States and around the world, small
boutiques even carry a "Thug Life" clothing brand, which was founded in Los
Angeles in 1996, the year of Tupac Shakur's much publicized shooting. Those
wearing the phrase Thug Life are believed to be members of the Thug Life
movement. Tupac Shakur's acronym for "Thug Life" is THE HATE U GIVE LIL'
INFANTS F**KS EVERYBODY. Meaning the baby that was hurt abused mis-
treated abandoned and hated upon at birth grew up & evaded the world or re-
leased his anguish on the world. I Internalized the pain which made me shy stand
offish and untrusting of all humans, society will never know the gifts I could bring. I
told Pac to have all his emcees debut albums feature their baby picture prior to first
hair cut. The Infant is represented on R2D album cover that Biggie used hence the
all white background. ‘Baby baby’ is the key to unlocking the whole motif of
ThugLife and underlying theme. Ready To Die wasn’t the first cover to take ad-
vantage of impactful infant imagery, and it certainly wasn’t the last. Released 6
months after Nas’ Illmatic, which also features a baby Nas on the front, Biggie’s
cover even spurred controversy claiming the cover was a Nas rip-off.
Ghostface and Nas even took digs at Biggie on Raekwon’s “Shark Niggas
(Biters)” and “Last Real Nigga Alive:” “Bad Boy biting Nas album cover.” And
whether by direct reference, influence or coincidence, the list of monumental al-
bums with little ones on the front after 1994 is massive; everyone from Drake to
Nirvana to Lil Wayne to the Cranberries. Once you slide the record out of its
sleeve and put it on, the first thing you’re confronted with is an autobiographical
timeline reduced to 3 minutes and 24 seconds, naturally starting birth.
Combined Persona's The 2PAC persona and I share the same characteristics
attributes of metamorphosis, immortality, rationality, morality, duality, clairvoyant,
the real & locomotion. Plus Pac's Gemini attributes of great communicate skills to
create adventures of the mind with Enthusiastic eloquent, witty, duality, genius,
humorous, intellectual, versatile. Often on the look-out for something spiritually
significant in his life and often toy with thoughts of after-life and reincarnation. A
Gemini tries to understand life from two very different perspectives. The Ying &
Yang equal balance we both shared allowed for seeing both sides of any given situ-
ation. I often say I can see 4 sides to every coin & 4 sides to every story. Combined
personality of two different individual's haven't ever been attempted on wax. If
your into Numerology, Pac and I both share The number 22 Life Path which usual-
ly includes one other person that is with you or is a heavy influence on you for your
entire life.
22 Life: You are considered to be the more powerful and the wiser of the
two master numbers. Sometimes number 22's are called the master builders in
life as they are capable of imagining and then creating the huge systems and
networks that support the very fabric of civilization. It is usually a 22 that is the
propelling force when it comes to shifting the consciousness of great masses of
people or improving the life quality of millions of people.You are an optimistic in-
dividual who has the rare capability to manifest your higher ideals into reality. You
are blessed with the ability to realize even the most far-fetched and seemingly
impossible ideas. You are a clear communicator and eloquent with words. You
are natural born leader and others willingly follow your direction. Usually you are
attractive in appearance. You find your soul mate very early in life and usually
stay with that one person until the end of your life. Usually this soul mate is pre-
sented to you almost as a matter of grace so you can focus on the larger more
important matters you are fated to attend to. Number 22's are almost assured
enormous success, prestige and fame at some point in their life. Those who don't
become famous in the obvious sense are often the unsung geniuses behind pro-
gressive inventions and technology. However most 22's are not motivated to
achieve as a matter of reward. If you are a 22 you probably enjoy what you do
and would even do it for free.
You also make an exceptional parent, teacher, counselor and spouse. Per-
haps the only thing you may not excel at is being a follower. You are also very
emotionally balanced and a guardian of all that is harmonious and beautiful in
life. As you are a great lover of art, you may also serve as a patron to artists, po-
ets or musicians. As you are also considered to be an enlightened number, you
will also be very charitable and philanthropic during your lifetime. Many charities
and organizations will benefit from your wealth, as will your relatives, friends and
family. You detest conflict and will bend over backwards to make others happy.
The ultimate height of your personal self expression is healing. Nothing gives you
more satisfaction then knowing you have corrected a situation that was whirling
out of balance.
On a less extreme level, your concern for others may be perceived as in-
terfering as you just can't help yourself when it comes to helping others. Despite
your achievement, you will also be much beloved simply because you are such a
humble individual.
After reading my numerology above for the first time I did Pac’s and
discovered we shared the same life path number above, Pac was right we are
twins as he always said only in the spiritual cosmic world of astrology.
I learned from the Hood village how to survive on Brooklyn streets
which motivates me always. In other words I wanted to represent those who
struggle without a voice to be heard. Designed to empower father-less chil-
dren with life lessons of engagement in society. Thug-life focus to under privi-
leged children to help prepare them for future endeavors in the arts, life and
entrepreneurship. Our audience was every hood west of NJ with country
roots in Black America. West-side starts in New Jersey and heads West to the
pacific including Chi town Detroit ATL Dallas. We wanted to appease the
largest masses outside of NY.
For the 2PAC recipe I combined creative influences of Bob Marley,
Marvin Gaye, Just Ice & Chuck D as inspirational ingredients. Just Ice was the
first Gangster emcee to my knowledge and I would talk with from early LQ
days. Any 3 could have been chosen I chose my favorite artist at the time I felt
had a similar message I wanted to convey. KRS 1 and Melle Mel were in-
cluded as lyrical principles of philosophy style flow and content for addition
spice. By influence I mean covering similar topics or styles without copying
technique. A strong familiar voice was needed for Kountry grammar which
Pac had to chose from my description. Intonation of a voice reflects the mood
of song and persona of character. A southern voice was my choice for its
Blues feel and rough coarse tones father figure type. Within a few weeks Pac
found the Southern Thug voice he wanted to imitate and develop for this rap
persona Scarface. Chills ran up my spine the first time Pac let me hear the
Thug voice he found with my instructions of course. After a few suggestion a
voice was perfecto, Pac would always follow thru on research homework to
any assignments given. ThugLife was only one spin-off concept theme in cre-
ating 2Pac music with many recipes to establish images of a modern day
hood celebrity. ThugLife formula consist of many characters from the life of
a ghetto youth, hood ninjas, drug dealers, mobster, bullies, gangsters, outlaws,
pimps, vixens, players & Thugs. Each had a storyline, voice and persona that
taught stories of life lessons aimed to youth of next generation. Pac only got
to touch on the surface of Thug Life World, time was never in his favor.
Based on true hood stories from the perspective of the rapper ThugLife re-
flects personal opinions and belief while keeping it real with street creed. Pac
had to created different voices for each persona to show different characters
on vinyl. Gangsters & Thugs used Mafioso language and references from The
Godfather, Scarface movies to Al Capone. Even Do the Right Thing pizza
shop scenes were used in reference to provide characters to imitate. Stories
told from the perspective of a black teen on the streets or alone in the world
with a flair for creativity. Pac like many rappers was good at voice imperson-
ations of any character I would invent. Based on true real life events the story
remains the same in history forever recorded. 2Pac was restricted to telling
the truth so validity and understanding would prevail; Truth is stronger than
Fiction. Many emcee who copy/follow 2Pac styles usually don't include this
important ingredient to their work. 2Pac was designed to set trends and to
create signature style pieces. Using business terminology to inspire enterprise
in listeners to learn entrepreneur skills and language. Remember we in show
business it's a business to make cash money by selling entertainment. A wide
range of opportunities are available for you to brand your self as an enter-
tainer. As Purpose for Pac at first seemed to be the Greatest Rapper's! Easy to
say hard to prove at 18, so I designed the formulas and recipes to establish an
iconic career. How to be The Greatest Blueprint was loosely inspired from
past dead Pop artist including, Elvis, Marley, Gaye, Lennon. Understanding
their lasting effects for legacy and achievements helped me know what goals
to set for 2Pac. Criteria to be the greatest included a long list of achievements
necessary to build a legacy.
First his motif would be a legacy in the making from youth to fame by
documenting everything he does. Pac's life from his perspective in real time
from the heart of the matter had to be documented like a reality show. Idol
status requirements involved many professional credits in pop culture. A triple
threat career had to be created as a business venture and set the bar. Every
decision from here on would be for one purpose to be establish forever as The
Greatest Of All Time was the pack we made. Among duties of anyone con-
sidered the Greatest is most recognizable, world record breaker and most imi-
tated. I had to make sure 2Pac could live up to the pressures and expectations
of such honor. Repetition and reputation was key to establish precedents for
2Pac to succeed. Concern over reputation is sometimes considered a human
fault, exaggerated in importance due to the fragile nature of the human ego.
Creating a legacy has pressures of responsibility knowing your every action
will be checked. For imitation a set style and look had to be developed for
each and every character/persona a signature.
Pac's Purpose seemed to changed many times because reality and cir-
cumstances prevailed leading to different unexpected outcomes at least to
Pac. Many outside elements effected the original Blueprint like label, press,
media, police, law suits, bullets, etc.. Yet Pac stayed with my rap formulas un-
til his last days believing it was a calling from God his purpose in life as he of-
ten stated. He tried to walk away from ThugLife while in prison they tried to
break him. When you love what you do it's hard to let go once it becomes part
of you. Pac was in to deep he had no one on the outside he could trust to car-
ry the torch of ThugLife so he tried to shut it down. Several times Pac tried to
start his music mogul label part of his GOAT formula with numerous emcees
covering TheWestside.
Every business has a code of ethics, Pac rogue behavior came when he
endorsed beer/liquors which was in complete violation of the 2Pac codex.
Also photos with guns promoting violence and street brawls were also against
2Pac codex. Golden Rule number one never support or promote anything
harmful to your community or self do onto others as you would have done on
to you. Pac blatantly broke these rules and took his Thug persona into the
real world. A persona has no place in reality it is designed for a purpose
metaphorically, theatrically creatively expression of a feeling thought attitude
or energy. An activist has to set a expected form of behavior for his followers.
Promoting a positive way of life for the greatest good while being a people
person cause you are dealing with many different people. I have seen Horse-
playing take the lives of many friends & I wanted to avoid any such situations.
Trouble T Roy RIP!
To teach/prepare the overlooked underprivileged black youth was ulti-
mately the purpose of ThugLife. ThugLife purpose is to create outlets and
diverse ways for black youth to survive in America using their creative abili-
ties. Arts being the main factor of opportunities to create resources. A plat-
form from which to climb greater heights in the entrepreneur thinking of cre-
ating from nothing. The perception of Tupac was to create a triple threat
artist from humble beginnings who would become a King of the Game. From
a homeless orphanThug to The Don leader of his clan/family. ThugLife per-
ception of glorifying criminal behavior supporting gun violence and leading
youth to increase prisons was perpetrated by the left/media. Actual percep-
tion was positive music to empower those struggling in ghetto society with
rules of engagement. Build a lasting foundation for inner city youth to learn
creative arts for entrepreneur opportunities.
Harsh real blunt language used to describe true ghetto existence in the
country for self empowerment often referred to as Angry Rap/Reality Rap.
2Pac perception was that of a talented emcee with multiple rap per-
sona's, an activist a thespian/actor poet/artisan/prophet or business owner.
The 5P's played a crucial role in the lyrical content for 2Pac lyrics.
Persona... social character-serves to claim a right or to draw attention to
a certain subject 'Drive' lyrical self of a song. Voice & performance nuances.
2Pac by definition had to follow this design notice Thug social
character...Stood up for Those in struggle of US system...lead emcee with
kountry grammar & stressed syllables...This was often confused for his image,
by everyone. 2Pac's image was a triple treat Artist, not a Thug! A persona is
used as stated to make a point, a fictions person but inspired from a person in
many societies. Pac was an actor first by nature and loved the idea of playing
someone else. Pac felt better playing a role than being himself he often told
me. Once again Pac was never a Thug, he expressed an artistic persona to
make a point. By playing the role most often dealt to brothers who display
their voice or standout refusing to follow the system. Reputation, as distinct
from image, is the process and the effect of transmission of a target image. To
be more precise, we call reputation transmission a communication of an eval-
uation without the specification of the evaluator. Preconceived notions sent a
precedent in the mind of the audience prior to engagements. The film Juice
set Pac's ability to play a thug in the mind of everyone prior to ThugLife re-
lease. This philosophy is crucial on many levels to running a business, setting
a precedent. Aunt Jemima Tony the Tiger or Uncle Ben are brand persona's
you associate with food products.
Perspective...where you are coming from, a mental view or outlook of
facts & ideas. Overview, Scene, size of it, viewpoint. Knowing the outcome by
& large, 'prospect'. Look at the past to gain perspective on the present. A way
of judging a situations' facts & judging their importance, affirmations. In re-
gard to Pac his perspective had to fit the modern hood Thugs by researching
and associating with them. Carrying the weight of the world on your shoul-
ders is shared by Thugs to support their families. Neighborhood Thugs are
usually the go-getter of their communities men of action. Many are modern
day soldiers looking for a war to support, money to earn or at least a chance
to crack sum knee caps. Thugs carry a brute direct no holds bar opinion on
expected behavior and work ethics. Releasing built up frustration on anyone
standing in the way of resources. Everybody is watching thru the glass your
every move so make them proud. Fantasy, Drama and reality mixed to create
an American historic tragedy in the 90’s. Other times Pac was rapping from
the perspective of a seventeen or as The Don.
Purpose...Reason intention, drive, motivation, goals, passion leads to
purpose to your song. Resonate with in love root. Clearly 2Pac motif was to
empower people thru knowledge and arts. His love for music and arts to be
shared in hoods across America. Teaching upcoming generation the ways of
the world thru song.Perception...awareness of shapes for recognition, person's
concept & expectations (knowledge) that influence perception. 5 senses, minds
eye, social to understand a person. How you report ya impressions, describe a
picture you paint. Birds of a feather flock together.
Punchlines.. Motivated by street life to insure realism and communica-
tion with a creative edge. Song Formula like 'cakes' formula are designed for
desired out comes. You want a triple deck chocolate layered Angel food cake
no moss uno moment. With thousands of recipes to create from like the many
cakes recipes.
I wanted to give ThugLife Theory a KISS! Meaning, Keep it Simple
Stupid, in keeping with my audience a folk intonation feel was added to the
Kountry grammar recipe. Kinda like when Lionel Richie went solo and he
imposed a twang to his voice, Folk music in Hip-Hop form intended for Black
audience. Lionel sounded straight country on his solo album then flipped an
Island accent on another tune. I believe when you give it all up to a song it
embodies a life of its own with character and intonations. Certain words were
omitted and others created for the 2Pac Thug character image to come alive.
References from mob films used in verbal war fare teaching business etiquette
and vivid imagery.
KonVerShon Konversation style was created for 2Pac which included:

conduct, behavior a (1) : oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions,
or ideas (2) : an instance of such exchange : talk the act of talking in an in-
formal way, something (as a poem/novel/rap or unusual object) that stimu-
lates conversation. Many songs conceptualized with Pac has our conversations
incorporated throughout the song lyrics. A down south Folk flow and delivery
almost as if talking directly to the listener about a particular subject matter
was implanted. Rhetoric question is used as a figure of speech in the form of
a question that is asked in order to make a point. The question is used as a
rhetorical device, posed for the sake of encouraging its listener to consider a
message or viewpoint. Though these are technically questions, rhetorical
question does not usually require an immediate answer, but is meant to draw
attention to and start a meaningful discussion on the matter. For example, the
question "Can't you do anything right?" is asked not to gain information
about the ability of the person being spoken to, but rather to insinuate that
the person always fails. Carefully crafted question can, if delivered well, per-
suade an audience to believe in the position(s) of the speaker. In simple terms,
it is a question asked more to produce an effect than to summon an answer.
Storytelling is the conveying of events in words, and images, often by improvi-
sation or embellishment. Stories or narratives have been shared in every cul-
ture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation, and instill-
ing moral values. Crucial elements of stories and storytelling include plot,
characters, and narrative point of view. According to Giles Lury, this market-
ing trend echoes the deeply rooted need of all humans to be entertained.
That same effect is true in conversation. When you and your partner/audi-
ence inspire each other to share, the conversation flows smoothly and you feel
closer one to one anotherIn a nutshell, you inspire/spark me when something
that you share makes me want to share something, too. 2Pac is always sharing
positive messages for the highest supreme good. Positive messages to uplift
and give hope to those trapped suffering from systematic control. Summum
Bonum.
2Pac Song arrangements followed a predestined formula I designed to
allow the listener to relate on a soulful spiritual level. Songs formatted in a
movie script form so each song could play like a scene of a film. Each line of
a verse has a pre-designed point to make and position to hold in a story line. I
instructed Pac specifically on how to arrange & deliver the first two verses of
a song in a film script formula to play out like a movie in the listeners head.
Each single would be like a scene of a movie coving certain aspects of a
Young Black mans life. I expected him to figure out the third verse for himself.
Unfortunately Pac never quite learned resolution for 3rd verse, so

many songs were not completed. Pac asked me about 3rd verse format and I
gave him the choice of repeating a verse or having a feature Artist. Pac clearly
taught verse arrangement to Biggie also, for instance 'This is dedicated to
those people that called the cops on me when I was just trying to feed my
baby!' I added the dedication intro for 2Pac’s recipe originally for clarity and
Biggie used it various times. Biggie was a fan of 2Pac prior to meeting so
every advice Pac offered was taken when they worked together. Everything
Biggie had to offer was a direct influence from 2Pac Artist Development
training. The main differences between the two was flow and creditable refer-
ences otherwise carbon copy. Every emcee Tupac met was influenced in cre-
ative ways to increase their record sales.
A Metaphor is a type of analogy and is closely related to other rhetori-
cal figures of speech that achieve their effects via association, comparison or
resemblance including allegory, hyperbole, and simile. In simpler terms, a
metaphor compares two objects or things without using the words "like" or
"as". Never compare was important to the ideological blueprint which erased
metaphors from 2Pac formula. God created man to rule over earth nothing is
greater than man so to compare would only belittle oneself. Hence the lack of
the word 'like' in 2Pac rhyme vocabulary. COMPARE is to measure settings
of performance levels & rightful superiority between yourself & others as a
personal worth or that of a human being.The 50/50 Formula became 90/10
when Thug Life spawned the next few albums, groups, & international noto-
riety. Teaching Thug Life concepts and building a legion of soldiers /follow-
ers was Pac's mission to creating a mass of armies. Biggie & Jay Z were
among 2Pac first soldiers who were taught the codex way. Spreading his love
for the game by teaching and bringing other emcees into using personas
based from Mafioso lifestyles or any street society underdog. By teaching oth-
ers Hip Hop ventures Pac hoped to Spark the flames of change for young
Black children. Interviews press and media was used to explain meaning of
2PAC’s image, music methods and thought process. Heavy use of media in
the early days help to establish validity of Art. That changed after criminal
cases began to pile up, we were then labeled America's enemy number one!
MTV media painted a runaway train bout to crash with depictions of all
Pac’s indiscretions. Thug Life formulas adopted by other emcee have similar
yet different outcomes. Depending on level of implement effects will vary in
relations to talent and execution. Imitation is the biggest form of flattery and
best way to be remembered. Pac gave the codex motif formulas to many em-
cees to use at will in their career choices for success.
Some have become more successful than other depending on time spent
with Pac and execution of formulas. Many artist who haven't met Pac have
studied his music to the point of believability. People are sparked or inspired
by 2Pac lyrics for various reason described here in & above. Black Panther
Power was Pac first original concept and style prior to meeting me. Once Pac
defined his original direction goals and how he expected to achieve success I
explained reasons I found flaws and ways to correction. I also had him ditch
his original emcee name (MC New York) and find a new persona name in-
stead. Pac wasn't very successful with his Panther power style so he opted to
use Badbwoy persona The Don & Thug image I created. Thug Life was not
incorporated until the second album Strictly for My Niggaz. One song spin-
off from ‘Strictly for my Niggaz’ changed everything and gave rise to cre-
ativeness genius. I suggested that Pac make the second album strictly for my
Negus and Pac took me literally and named the album as such.
Never worship false idols or gods speaking out on phony emcees or call-
ing out those who aim to mislead with fake motives and sellouts. Many only
get in the game to exploit and ride on someone's else creativity like Mc
Hammer or JaRule and Shine, who only sounded like another famous emcee
that came out first. Popular rappers such as 50 Cent and Ja Rule add a slight
melody to their otherwise purely percussive raps. The Midwestern group
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony was one of the first groups to achieve nationwide
recognition for using the fast-paced, melodic and harmonic raps.
After teaching his soldiers how to War how to Eat in this rap game they
turned out to be fake phony, unworthy, untrusted. To befriend someone only
to gain a rewards or insider secrets leads like a succubus. Many emcees would
go around the industry and steal whatever's hot or new trend/fad they saw
becoming popular. Puffy, Snoop, LL, and others have notoriously bounced
around adopting flows and often times killing upcoming emcees careers. 2Pac
had to be a trend setter not copycat like many rappers and give birth to em-
cees by sparking their creative powers. Pac was a victim many times over by
sharing Thuglife formula info then not getting his due credit. (Keep ya friends
close but enemies closer.) Nas was another one among many who used the
formulas of Thug Life jewels and had to be made example of. A Reminder to
how other artist will copycat styles or steal them with a moments notice. Giv-
ing away certain jewels when you are not about that life goes against the
codex and considered fronting. Certain Secret codes should not be made pub-
lic according to the law such as in business you don't share secrets. Oppor-
tunists run rapid in the industry bloodsucking leaches that latch on to drain
your creative juice. Never teach all you know can be applied here as Pac only
gave Nas limited information. Nas was able to rekindle his fading career with
new ideas of inspiration/advice from 2Pac and shouting out Thug Life with
Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga, N. O. R. E. and Dr. Dre. Pac always very
forgiving did not complete a diss record about the situation he was talked out
of it by an engineer; still it needs to be noted so Pac mentions Nas in the intro
to Makaveli. Examples too numerous to mention but Makaveli would handle
these in Battle rhymes a key emcee skill and option for war to destroy compe-
tition, fakes/sellouts and phony rappers. Keep ya friends close but enemies
closer means make known who you consider combatants and allies. Trust no
one for no one knows the evil that lurks in the heart of man. Jewels shared
amongst your peers like gifts from heaven deserve gratitude and credit due.
Pac only expected credit for his effects in the form of a ThugLife shoutout.
Those that choose not to give credit were deemed enemies of the creed.
You shall not make for yourself an idol or any likeness of what is in heaven, meaning
statues, money shoes, power, pictures etc. Exodus 20:4.
You cannot contain the divine, all idols will be destroyed so it is written.
Pac realizing this was even more reason for wanting to play these rap roles
personas as another way of teaching a lesson thru the arts. The reason why
Pac says things like ‘Don’t judge me’ and ‘You don't know my life’.( I only
show you what I chose to show’) is because you're not getting the person you
think. Pac understood the ‘2PAC” persona’s popularity eventually and tried to
balance it out by showing his personal negative elements.
They cant kill your dreams so they assassinate your character 2PAC.
People are relating to the voice they hear on records as the true person
beside the persona but it’s not. The true intentions of 2Pac’s life is an impor-
tance voice to those struggling in the system. Giving hope where there is none
strength for the weak to hold on to. Never worship the man only respect what
he stood for can best be explained here. Understanding of this principal is
important to explain Pac decision to use my personas and style over his own.
In our last conversation two weeks prior to going to Vegas, Pac believed to die
for Hip-hop was his life purpose. He realized he had to suffer and go thru all
his experiences to teach the next generation of Artist what to do or not to do.
Pac believed if he didn't go thru with it or try to change his destiny then he
wouldn't achieve title of GOAT. Again Pac can only spit the truth bind by his
codex formula he has to use true personal experiences to create music. Full
disclosures by living and rapping about his life so others learn what mistakes
to avoid. A living example of things to expect as a Black man in America who

chooses to speak out stand up and demand his rights while on the road to
success. Again this ingredient is part of 2Pac formula for immortality to reign
as The Greatest. Slavery still exists here since colonial days, Black men taken
to prison are still made to work. Prison labor is modern day slavery but who
teaches the youth how to avoid the traps set by the system? This is what 2Pac
stood against the injustice going on in America, so unless you're doing some-
thing to stop it you are part of the problem. Posting pictures of a fallen solider
isn't enough you have to attempt changing the system to bring about real re-
sults. Spread knowledge to the youth for the future survival of Black America.
Fighting for those who have no voice or power shows the true strength of a
solider. Challenges to the system is controlled by those who seek change in
their world are they representing you? Complacency leads to enslavement first
the mind than soul. Marches pledges & petitions don't change laws anymore
than posting on social web-sites. Hoping with fingers crossed that someone
somewhere will do something? Much more is needed than simple ranting on
social media expecting something to change. This generation of passing the
buck has to stop before to late.
You cannot find yourself outside of your self you can only and
should only create the person you want to become. Know Thy Self
 
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Makaveli Codex
The Seven Day theory which I developed in 1993 only we knew, is simply
this.... God created the Earth & Heavens in 7 days each day new things
were put in place 2 what we know now as our Universe. If all this cre-
ation can be done in 7 days than an album should be no problem I fig-
ured especially if you have a formula or recipe already designed. Like
following the recipe on the back of a cake box gather your ingredients
and mix to taste. Pac was already given instructions 2 create many songs
& could record at the very least 2 song a day, times 7 days is 14 songs just
enough for an album at that time. I realized Pac was far be-hide schedule
and I wanted to give him more reasons to write and record more. Pac
understood that and did it in 3 days mixed in the other 4 equals 7 days.
Not exactly what I wanted, it really needed 7 separate days of
recording to get the full effect of a complete week cycle and then howev-
er long to edit/mix. Bob Marley and Dinah Washington had done al-
bums in a weeks span which I liked because the sound would be so tight.
Back in the day Artist would do a whole album for anyone with a budget
without a label involved that was my original inspirational concept. Also
I hoped Pac would increase his output, I felt he had lost 2 much time be-
tween the first 2 albums and we had time against us. So to increase his
recordings I presented the challenge of 7 Day Theory. Take seven days
to create a new album expressing songs from that week feelings by
recording two songs at least per day. I reminded Pac that he had enough
formulas and personas that he could easily write four or more songs per
day. With that in mind if he could record at least two songs per day he
would have an album completion in a week. 
*Most of the delay between albums was due to contracts disputes with management
that wouldn't release him and prison time.
Pac then used my favorite book which I was constantly begging
him 2 read The Prince as inspiration for last album and new persona.
Pac said his last time in prison he saw it on a shelf and remembered my
insistence of him to read it and finally understood what I meant all those
years. The Prince is a kinda self help book for anyone looking to achieve
success from public fame or notoriety. I recommend this book 2 all up-
coming Artist and Black entrepreneurs for successful careers in life.
The term Makaveli means the Boss and the late American rapper
Tupac Amaru Shakur created it as his stage name/persona. When Tu-
pac went to prison he studied Machiavelli's work and read his books,
while serving time for supposedly sexual abuse. He then changed his per-
sona name to “Makaveli” Exit 2Pac enter Makaveli and The Don. (2
people creating became separate) He was relatively moved by Machi-
avelli's work so he used his name as an alias when he came out of prison.
Then added my name to the album which I conceptualized. Pac
wouldn’t faked his death but because he had a lot of enemies and he
could relate to Machiavelli in numerous ways. He didn't fake his death
though, a lot of people don't know that Tupac wasn't afraid to die he
embraced death more than anybody of his time. To say he faked his
death would be an insult like saying he was a coward, and that's not how
he wanted to be remembered or portrayed. Also it was only rumored
that Machiavelli faked his own death actually he went underground until
the ruling powers that be were in his favor. Tupac released only one al-
bum under the name Makaveli, which was a posthumous album due to
Tupac's unfortunate murder, Tupac rapped with an unmatched ferocity
and challenged his enemies. The meaning of the Makaveli name may be
that Tupac felt it was time to strategize in the hip hop world, as a
metaphorical way of using Machiavelli's tactics in war, business, self im-
provement and public-relations. Teaching rules to self-improvement thru
references of The Prince was the message. The Phenomenon of a rein-
carnated soldier goes beyond the definition of his accredited name. The
Makaveli era of Tupac was his verbal will-in-testament to the world,
specifically to the urban kids, teenagers, and gangsters of street life. The
Makaveli philosophy begins with The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli a
must read in order to fully understand the last album, The Don Killumi-
nati Seven Day Theory. Designed as a rule book for someone who wishes
to become a modern day Prince. Much the same as becoming a rapper
the Prince is a great reference book to be a celebrity entertainer and en-
trepreneur. The Prince teaches the good and bad of social interaction
when you seek public favor for financial gains. Like a politician or
celebrity you are in the public eye dealing with many people. I recom-
mend the Prince as a self help book to anyone looking to improve their
lives & business ventures. The Prince is studied throughout the business
world by anyone in the public eye or looking for a career based off public
dealings. This manual has unwritten codes to business dealing and beliefs
behind the motivation of certain tactics & strategy that people still use
today. Our USA capital government is based off these rules of business
engagements described in The Prince as a Boss of business you must un-
derstand these rules to operate. A double edge sword when applied to
the rap game then expressed in current reality. Every successful emcee
has to be enterprising entrepreneur and the 2Pac recipe had to teach
these skills.The name was chosen as instructed when choosing a name
for your persona it could be a spin of your real name or a new made up
word. Street name or nicknames are other choices. When making up a
new word it should be based off sum-thing you like or want to represent
yourself. Trugoy of Del-La Soul is yogurt spelled backward because he
likes yogurt. Pac liked The Prince by Machiavelli because it's a rule of
engagement book designed to teach social skills. Machiavelli wrote it in
expectation of not being around to teach his knowledge so he left a letter
of instruction to obtain Prince hood as a gift to young potentials. By any
means necessary was coined by Machiavelli not Malcolm X who adopt-
ed and often quoted as saying it.
You may choose anything to represent your persona like your spiri-
tual guidance, action word or adjective.To be enlightened one must first
be destroyed, kill the ego metaphorically speaking like the Phoenix Bird
of rebirth. Then you can begin again after a rebirth as a reward to your
new life a glowing face is usually present once the aura is cleansed.
Hence the name illumination or illuminate from knowledge of self, en-
lightenment. Knowledge thru books is my way to escape this world of
madness. Similar to the rap game if you claim to be enlightened the
Greatest or otherwise you will be challenged by others. Dyer conse-
quences will on fall upon anyone presenting falsehood or breaking the
laws of the codex. If you not with us your against us applies here and is
expressed as fuck you. Rules and laws are designed for a reason clearly
outlined in historic books reference by 2Pac throughout his career. If you
not about that life or you only fake the funk for riches and labeled a sell-
out we will seek out & destroy. If you’re not true to the five elements of
Hip-hop then your fake, if you try to cross over or you sellout to gain an-
other audience. These rules are clearly defined in Makaveli album as
rules of engagement for upcoming emcees. Along with street rules al-
ready defined in early albums Makaveli focused on strictly business poli-
tics of monetary gains. A complete understanding of The Prince is ap-
plied or adopted like a business plan to reach desired goals in business.

The codex has strict rules to game which must be followed for the great-
est good. Never go against the codex or suffer the consequences punish-
ment, Karma. 2PAC showed both sides the Ying & Yang by breaking the
rules so you wont have to. Jay Z tried to promote false connections to the
Illuminati as marketing schemes to sell records. Jay Z has always dappled
in the codex 2Pac instructed on many years ago and like Puffy received
financial residuals. Understanding the greatest way to build an empire is
by teaching or pretending to like Jay Z, know people follow the money. If
you confess to know the ways to success people will follow you people al-
ways follow the money. Leadership skills are required to build your
brand/company & educate subordinate. Bullshit travels far down the
corridor halls of music record labels. Killuminati means kill the whole
idea of the illuminati having anything to do with his success or failure
according to Pac. Actually illuminati means enlightenment era of a se-
cret society group which originally was created to stop false doctrine op-
pose suppression and religion control over public life issues and state
power. People often think thats a bad thing because many false groups
claiming to have knowledge have use it for evil purposes. Pac added my
name The Don after our last meeting and added Killuminati to my
name meaning I would kill all false rumors of Pac belonging to a secret
klan to gain knowledge in his career. People wondered how Pac kept
coming back reinventing himself. It was Pac way of showing where the
science and knowledge originated. Tupac had also mentioned that he
was going to start his own movie production company entitled “Eu-
thanasia”, and was listed as an employee of this company at his time of
death. He was also going to create a record label entitled “Makaveli
Records” that would be home to both him and the Outlawz. The
Makaveli Record logo is shown on the back cover of the 7 Day Theory.
Shakur’s last album created while alive was The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day The-
ory. Released two months after his death, this album was considered portentous and
dark, predicting his own death in many songs. “Hail Mary”, was reportedly made
in only thirty minutes. Probably the strangest thing on the album is on the first song.
Just before a reporter starts talking, in first two-seconds of the first track, in back-
ground you can hear “Suge shot ‘em” or “Suge shot me” that someone says. Some
people say it was outlaw “Kadafi” who said it.
The album has sold over five million copies to date. Tupac took on the name
Makaveli after realizing he had being influenced by Machiavelli, an Italian philoso-
pher, author of The Prince. He also considered himself to depict Jesus for the same
tragic lifestyles they had in common. 2Pac has released more songs posthumously
than while he was alive hence Rebel of Underground. Conspiracies not-
withstanding, Shakur was extremely dedicated to his work during his short lived ca-
reer.
Whilst in jail Tupac did an interview with Vibe where he claimed that Thug Life
was dead and that he was giving it up. Mobb Deep felt as if they were tough
enough to represent it, and in a song called “Survival of the Fittest”, they rapped
about Tupac’s notorious Thug Life: “Thug Life we still living it…”. Tupac didn't
like this and sent homies to taunt Mobb Deep at a concert.
According to Tupac the duo were so scared they did everything they could to avoid
a conflict. When Tupac was bailed out, he started to take shots at them publicly,
again in songs such as “Hit Em Up” and in interviews with big radio stations. Tu-
pac called them little kids and said that they were not on his level. But they had the
courage to retaliate on their song “Drop a Gem on Em”. They are the only ones
who dissed him in public, although the album the song was on came out after Tu-
pac’s death. They have also taken to disrespectfully dissing 2pac again, well after his
demise, to which Fatal of Tupac’s group, the Outlawz has retaliated too in Tupac’s
defense.
Unlike his Tupac’s beef with Nas, which was mutually ended before Tupac’s
demise, this is a beef that was ongoing until Tupac died. Yet still Jay-Z wanted his
piece of pac’s fame, by featuring on pac’s posthumous release ‘Better Dayz‘, which
was going ahead until the rumors started by him, were quashed! Jay-Z was the first
to diss Tupac when he released the track titled “Brooklyn’s finest” (alongside The
Notorious B.I.G.). Jay-Z had a close relationship with Bad-Boy and with Mobb
Deep. As a retaliation, 2Pac released “Bomb First (My Second Reply)” on his
‘Makaveli: The 7 Day Theory‘ album, dissing Jay-Z among others. Since Tupac's
demise, various members of The Outlawz have continued this beef in some tracks,
proving pac still had beef with Jay-Z until his death, and that as a result Jay-Z
should never have been considered for ‘Better Dayz‘.
Tupac said they just dissin’ you on the air on MTV. he said they didn’t personally
dissed the west coast, but when he started saying California Love, and someone
asked them about that, they said that’s not true, cause East Side is the best side. He
said he seen them too. And they was talkin’ about how much they respect him and
love him, but he HATE THAT, because he be serious. Tupac dissed them in the un-
released song called “When We Ride On Our Enemies” He said:
“Heard the Fugues was trying’ to do me, look bitch I got yo fate, this ain’t no
muthafuckin’ movie… then we watch the other 2 die slow, castrated, entertainin’ at
my muthafuckin’ side show…”
When Pac says he let them know this ain’t no movie, he was talking about their
video for “Killing Me Softly“, where they are filming at a movie theatre.
If you're mafioso then I'm bringing on Haitian Sicilians
Nobody's shooting, my body's made of hand grenade
Girl bled to death while she was tongue-kissing a razor blade
That sounds sick maybe one day I'll write a horror;
Blackula comes to the ghetto, jacks an ACURA
Stevie Wonder sees Crack Babies
Be-Coming Enemies Of their own families!
“Wyclef was close with Jimmy Henchman and Haitian Jack said the two were
blood-related through their fathers.” From calling him out by name on ”Against All
Odds” to the plot in this year’s All Eyez On Me film, Haitian Jack (aka Jacques Ag-
nant) is an important, shadowy figure in Tupac’s life and trajectory. Both Jack and
Jimmy’s names were cited in rumors linking the men to the Quad City shooting.
2Pac retaliated with the unreleased song "When We Ride Our Enemies.”
FunFact Pac help Lauren Hill with her debut album using The Girl Next
Door formula. Pac help Lauren Hill with jewels as direction song ideas and con-
cepts for her solo debut album and got no credit. Pac was very influential in The
Fugues The Score album which reflects the Mafioso style. 
The Artist 2Pacology Revelations !120
Revelations Bitter Sweet
After serving eleven months of his one-and-a-half year to four- and-a-half

year sentence, Shakur was released from the Clinton Correctional Facility due in
large part to the help and influence of Suge Knight, the CEO of Death Row
Records, who posted a $1.4 million bail pending appeal of the conviction in ex-
change for Shakur to release three albums under the Death Row label. All Eyez On
Me was released after Suge Knight, CEO of Death Row Records, bailed 2Pac out
of jail in exchange for signing to Death Row, fulfilling part of 2Pac's brand new
contract. This double-album served as the first two albums of his three album con-
tract.
1996 Pac 8 months out on bail provided by Suge Knight, I get a call
from Marlena Rhein, one of my dance students and upcoming music video
director. Marlene had directed a few music videos & she just booked a 2PAC
video. Tupac wanted a female director who could show his other personas,
and a softer side. https://youtu.be/C2DcgltiipE
Follow this link to see me on set with Pac choreographing his last music video. 
For this Tupac video Marlena Rhein wanted my advice for a few
dance number she wanted to incorporate...I helped her write a great treat-
ment of course but PAC rejected it & stated he didn't want sum 'Hollywood'
choreographer on set & everything was rejected! My name wasn't mention
Pac didn't know I was behind the choreography/so the treatment & I was cut.
Two days later the producer Tracey calls me & says we would like you to work
with sum models on a runway scene & some kids from Compton; PAC
promised these kids to get a spot in his next project. I arrived on set at my
scheduled time there was extra tight security everywhere. I was not sure what
to expect it has been almost 2 yrs. since we last met. After such a long gap we
stepped right into a conversation like no thyme had passed he had a lot to
catch up on & it was not pretty!
We discussed everything for his first getting shot to cops in ATL. to
present day, Suge posting bail. I wasn't sure about Suge's motives but Pac
convinced me it was all good. From PAC lips to my ears he thanked me for his
career & all the lessons we shared he thanked me for believing in his dream,
and making him da Greatest, he was convinced this would be our last conver-
sations. He told me all the drama he had to go thru the people that were out
to get him and what his future was looking like. I had a lot of work in front of
me so I went to work choreographing for 'All about You' music video for my
dude. Models on the runway needed directions for each look/theme; it was of
course my favorite styles Gold & Hip Hop. I gave Pac the concept two years
prior where he would do a song with all five of his persona’s. Pac said he
wasn't able to find a track to do the song but figured he would use the video
treatment. He stated to the director if not for me none of us would be here
now, I told him how my new treatment was rejected and he laughed. He then
insisted we blaze an L. I flat refused; I never blaze while working, I got too
much work to do what with the ten kids from Compton that needed a routine
and the fifty models need directions for four different looks. Tupac then took
the blow horn and made the whole crew stop put down what they were doing
and take a 15min break while we smoked and L and drank Crystal with OJ/
Alize, Pac insisted we do gully ghetto style. He told me although I wasn't in
the studio with him, he keep everything I told him to do. I was very flattered
not realizing at the time how much of me was influenced in his music. At the
time I was only had knowledge of a few songs so I didn't know how serious he
was. I wasn’t a fan at that time nor had I heard the entire second album. He
told me he used 90% of my formula and that I would be very proud, I
thought to myself Wow, but I only got to give him 50% of the formula. There
was so much more I needed to teach him since I was more knowledgeable
about my music formulas. I told him I would rather have my dude Pac than
this monster we created 'Tupac'. He smiled and went on to discuss his legacy
again; he was hard pressed to insure he left enough material. I wanted more
of course I feared the balance may not be there. Thug Life I felt was overdose
but he stressed its importance. The labels had really taken full advantage of
exploiting my themes to their own advantage. Many songs were not approved
by the label as too controversial according to Pac. Changes, Life goes on,
Smile, Keep Ya Head Up, were among the first song titles I gave Pac to write
about. I had written these songs for myself and then gave to Pac for the 2Pac
persona. All lyrics were written by Pac with my direction, concepts style
punchlines slogans basically our conversation was included in the lyrics.
PAC said no one came to visit no one was putting up any more bail,
maybe you weren't a safe bet I said! I found out later that the label never sent
him any fan mail and no one knew how to reach him in maximum security.
After 11 months he said he got the idea (prophecy science) it was time to fin-
ish, he said he did no writing this last time in jail. He said he saved it all until
he got out; making the call to Suge was his only recourse. He said I was right
about so many things that happened to him for instance, phony friends that
time and again left him hanging with the bag not having anyone to trust!
Meaning he took gun charges & rape charges for shit he didn’t do. PAC ex-
plained everything that he went thru in the last 2 years of his life. Chummed
up lawsuits by persons seeking rich entitlement were piled high.
He was pretty much went broke paying lawyer fees to Johnnie Cochran.
Pac could not even afford bail, he already had revoked bail once so was con-
sidered a bad investment.
We discussed Puffy and the conversation got very heated, he insisted on Puffy's in-
volvement. I argued against him, not wanting to believe Puffy’s involvement. I ques-
tioned PAC to get a clearer understanding. Pac went into full details of why he felt
Puffy knew about the planned set up. Biggie had already warned him bout the gun
man that was involved so they were familiar. Pac told me of a phone call he re-
ceived the day before the Quad shoot from Puffy. Puffy called and questioned Pac
about his future music mogul plans and creative directions for Biggie. Pac felt the
call was proof Puffy was aware of the set up and wanted to pump Pac for detail info
before the hit went down. The pieces started to make sense to me I could finally
understand how Biggie got my Mafioso styles & Puffy was getting all the credit. But
would be enough reason of a motive for murder? PAC got turned up as did I, we
were at a very dangerous place I caught myself and stepped back. I decided not to
tell him about my mentor relationship with Puffy because of his feelings at that time
being a very touchy subject. Having known Puffy since late 80's as an up and com-
ing dancer, he often got pep talks from me about the industry. I didn't want to be-
lieve Puffy had any involvement with Pac’s Quad shooting. I decided to change the
subject. I could not at that time accept Puffy's involvement, but Pac was positive he
knew about it. I hope to solve this one day and learn the truth. Knowing Puffy and
how he always stayed on the phone, networking getting info. about NY music scene,
I might not handle the truth, of his involvement with my brainchild very well.
Everything Pac said rang shivers up my spine as it fit with my many phone conver-
sations with Puffy. Pac’s Lyrics leave no room for confusion when he says. Puffy get-
ting robbed like a bitch, to hide the fact he did some shit he shouldn't have did, so
we ride em for that And that nigga that was down for me, restin dead Switch sides,
guess his new friends wanted him dead. Tupac’s friend Stretch was later found
murdered exactly 1 year to the day of this shooting after recording with Nas.
Changing the subject I had to inquire about Suge and in no way did I
approve at first, more details about that in the book. Pac felt Suge was his
only choice to get out of jail the labels had dropped him and all his money
went to the lawyers. Pac said he didn't want to die in jail and new he didn't
have much time left. Suge was probably the only one willing and able to se-
cure such a deal. Everyone had given up on Pac Hollywood didn't want him,
label ignored even his fan mail. We discussed Nas and his beef so I was very
good with putting Nas on full blast as I also had issues with tracks on a certain
Nas album.
Media will paint their own story or spin to sell papers don’t believe da
hype, listen to Tupac own words only. We then discussed why he had to die
and that it would be soon. I wasn't ready to accept this outcome either I in-
sisted there had to be another way. Every idea I had to avoid Vegas was dis-
missed Pac insisted to go through with the original presumption. We argued
for a long while and for the first time ever he won, I really felt his pain, and
knew he was ready to go. He was in a lot of pain still from his first shooting,
not able to stand more than 15 minutes at a time without taking a rest or sit-
ting down. He wasn’t sure if he could have kids he seem doubtful, I realized
the sadness in his eyes was saying goodbye. Pac knew then that his trip to Ve-
gas in 2 weeks thyme would be him for filling prophecy as he tried to reassure
me of his plight. He was sure the Atl. cop’s cases would be added on to his
sentence if his case wasn't overturned. A real warrior he carried the weight of
the Thug Life till the end. He had just finished Makaveli album the day be-
fore and he kicked most of the album acappella for me. I wasn't fond of his
intro diss at first although he was past that at this time he felt it important for
principal that it stayed in the album and I agreed. The Prince by Niccolo’
Machiavelli is my favorite read of all time a personal bible on how I live my
life so ecstatic I was about this album. I have studies & lived the life of a
Prince thru Machiavelli’s book and was surprised/flattered that of all the
books he chose my favorite. Pac said he remembered how insisting I was
about him reading it and when he saw it on the shelf in prison he picked it
up. After reading the Prince Pac said he got what I had been trying to teach
him all those years and decided to change his persona name to Makaveli.
On the set I didn't want to be in any pictures with Pac, people keep in-
terrupting to get a final flick as the video wrapped. When Pac asked why I
kept stepping away from the cameras: I told PAC two great forces can't occu-
py the same space at the same time, and then he grabbed me to announce in
front of the auto-bio camera that I influenced his career created his formulas
& I am The Don. Pac had Gobi video taped our conversation for 2Pac in his
own words Bio-documentary he was working on. I wanted so much to take
him away from it all but he insisted to follow thru, knowing he only came out
of jail to finish his legacy. He was sure this was his purpose in life and what he
had to do to leave his mark & make history. He wanted to be remembered
forever and to stand for something by giving his life for the Hip Hop Music
Business. He felt this was his God given purpose and he was very content with
this knowledge. This was accomplished in various way as the formula to be
the greatest designed was acted out. As we toasted Krystal, we reminisced on
early days and goals that had been achieved. We discussed Big Smalls ‘his
arch nemesis’ every good hero has to have one. Pac was way past that as we
laughed it off like ‘who dat?’ Naw! PAC was thinking and planning way into
the future. Focused on his legacy I of course had new ideas for songs albums’
films etc. we talked in details of possible outcomes. He told me this would be
our last meeting he was sure it was obvious when I walked on the set that he
was at the end of his life. I was at a loss for words, I had to respect his finally
wishes! Two weeks later he was shot in Las Vegas 6 days later he died. Died
on September Friday the13th. So I ask you is there a Heaven for a thug? The
record company wouldn't release the video for a year after his death because
Tupac is smiling; they wanted to keep up the Thug persona to sell records.-
Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), known by his
stage names 2Pac and Makaveli was an American rapper and actor. Shakur
has sold over75 million albums worldwide as of 2010, making him one of the
best-selling music artists in the world. Rolling Stone Magazine named him the
86th Greatest Artist of All Time. Que Sera Sera!
https://youtu.be/C2DcgltiipE follow link to see behind footage on

‘All About U’ music video I choreographed 0:56-0:59 https://youtu.be/C2Dcgltiipe 
The Artist 2Pacology Bring Back’ !125
Just when I thought I was out they bring me back in
Geppetto 2 Pinocchio Ausar 2 Heru Socrates 2 Plato General 2 Solider Yoda 2 Luke Sky-
walker Pinky & The Brain as people try to define our relationship, 2 brothers from a differ-
ent mother Pac was my voice on matters of the heart design to teach & sell or teach how to
sell music creating entrepreneurs by making something outta nothing.
Mission: A factory of emcees set out in the world to stir up the thinking of human
kind on a mission from God/Ausar. The Artist creation I teach for pinnacle success
into the music industry.
For over seventeen years I remained silent bout my relationship to
2PAC never wanting to bring up the past. Since the Documentary Pac & I did
never surfaced I figured to let it be buried and the world would go on oblivi-
ous to industry shady business practices. Many people speak of Tupac Shakur
without actually knowing him personally believing media hype. A few chance
or business encounters from some who share limited stories isn't necessary a
friend with real insider knowledge. Sum People were managed by Pac to
promote the 2PAC brand anyone looking to work were brought onboard. No
one really knows someone only what they share with you and what you expe-
rience together. Others whom knew him a long time have misconstrued the
facts to make themselves valid. Still others hold dear the time spent with Pac
as sum sort of divine experience. Pac has left life lasting memories with every-
one who crossed his path. Pac was always building, gathering people together
for his various entrepreneur's projects.Tupac had many influences that help
shaped his career prior to and after meeting me. Every great artist has influ-
ences that shaped their attitudes or choices. Like a sponge artist embrace the
world around them for inspiration. I encourage all artist to form a circle of 5
confidants who can listen to ya lyrics and provide honest objective feedback.
Stay relative to what they say and never take it personal taken with a grain of
salt. Pac only had myself his Mom and step dad from prison to give him ad-
vice or positive feedback. Conspiracy theories will always speculate many
concepts to explain miss information. When you make deals with the Devil
part of it is you don't remember. Debunk all rumors by listening to Pac only
all else spread false stories reworked media label press releases. Fans who can
relate study or appreciate the legacy for inspiration purpose are much grate-
ful. Fans who obsess argue and promote over cyber stories of Tupac theories
do themselves a injustice. It is time to get back to caring about those alive in
need of help. Support your neighborhood boys club, be a big brother or just
lend an ear to a brother in need. Hence the song How Long will they morn
me? Leads you to remember why did Jesus die on the cross why so many
leaders sacrifice their lives only after death are they worshiped? False idols or
rather no idols as the commandments states make none. Similarly 2Pac was
crucified by the media in character assassination and labeled political enemy
number one. Did Pac die for Hip-Hop like Jesus for the sins of man? Respect
the Man study the methods remember the lessons don't idolize anyone or
thing. Don't send me flowers when I m gone, emphasizes to appreciate those
that are living. Thousands die everyday forgotten in the struggle, casualties of
the systems, fallen soldiers. White collar crimes kill millions every year yet
punishment is minor, it’s big business to incarnate the young black youth and
put them to work modern slavery. The big picture Brothers and Sisters are
dying everyday thru senseless acts of government, crime, abuse and soul poi-
soning. Leaders need to stand up be heard and have a plan for success. That
can be difficult when your in another’s man country and considered property
or less than citizen. Overtime when every leader is assassinated or dragged
through the mud finding a lionhearted person can be difficult.
Business rule number one never let anyone set up their own interest in
your location/store. That is to say you cant let another person or entity estab-
lish a home front on your property. America is a business built on business
ethics and policies so unless your prepared to understand that it will be diffi-
cult to see why white America would disallow any such movement. America
will fight any citizen deemed a threat to American society they don't care
what harm you do to your self but the moment you hint at harming others
swat teams are called. Pac and I had many disagreements because of this
Panther Power belief that punishment should be giving for any wrong do-
ings. Pac a God of War and Air fought battles I dealt with and felt were poi-
son to the industry. As I am also a God of War I know how to pick my battles
and best method of winning. As The General Don I had to prepare Pac for
war of self industry people and relations. When you Bomb first there is no re-
taliation complete annihilate is necessary for complete overthrow.
To understand who killed Tupac you need to know why Tupac was killed. In
August of 1996, Tupac announced that he was putting together the concert to
gather opposition to Proposition 209. Invited artist were Erika Badu, Snoop, and
many other heavyweights in the R&B, Rap community. Similar when Malcolm X
dismissed a crowd that had surrounded the police precinct in New York with just a
wave of the hand, the next day the Daily News ended their report with the phrase
'that's too much power for one man'. The fact that Tupac could affect public policy,
like MLK, or Malcolm elevated him to national threat level. Tupac was shot Sep-
tember 6, died Friday the 13th & the election was November 4. Knowing why Tu-
pac was killed(motive), requires following the money, who has the most to lose and
the most to gain by 2PAC demise. List of people of interest possible motives and
opportunities fuel conspiracy theories all day.
The stone that the builders rejected, which eventually became the corner-
stone is Jesus Christ. He is the most reject of all persons. His family rejected him,
they even went on to say He was insane, when he spoke of things beyond their
comprehension. He was rejected and abandoned by his followers (disciples). He was
rejected by the religious leaders of His time. All these people are searching for the
Savior, and all the time He was in their midst, but either through lack of faith, or
understanding, they could not "see" Him. The rejected shall be the most important.
It's something like, "the meek shall inherit the Earth". Stone which the builders re-
fused: they would go on in their building without him. This proved the ruin of those
who thus made light of him.
My one and only qualm with Panther Power concept was it belief of self gov-
erning and punishment for wrongdoings. Eye for an Eye doesn't work out so well
when everyone is blind.
Yes, the Black Panthers advocated Black liberation and knowledge of self
which borderlines take over tactics that any business must defend it self against.
Willing to equate violence with violence made Panthers enemies of the government
and as such were dealt with harshly. FBI followed 2Pac around expecting Pac to
start some sort of movement maybe waiting for their moment to assassinate? FBI
files on 2Pac claim they don't know where he is leads you to believe the case is still
open. Pac was often subject to court appearance to defend his lyrics aren't to incite
criminal activity. They wanted to know what secret messages were being distributed
through their channels. They thought it was Black Panther manufactured? They
thought wrong... This is THUGLIFE Baby Baby! 
The Artist 2Pacology Heru !128
Hoods first Black super hero Tupac
Around the 16th anniversary of his murder I begin picking up vibes that
many miss conceptions should be cleared up. Many rappers are trying to copy ‘Tu-
pac’ style or pay homage to him without really being true to the game, they ain’t
bout that Thug Life. From Fake Drake, Kendrick, Chief Keef, Jay Z, Nas, Big
Shawn, Rick Floss, Meek Mills, Ice Cube and other carbon copy Rappers. Yet that
was what the formula was designed to do, teach nagas how to eat how to Rap/Eat!
I can’t be too mad at the ‘Players’ this Game isn’t for the weak hearted. Don’t hate
the game. Good Artist copy Great Artist steal so I’ve heard, imitation is the greatest
compliment. Biters copycats and corny rappers attempts to mimic Tupac formulas
can have dire effects. PAC was a true Solider teaching the troops how to prepare for
life’s battle coded in rap music.The tragedy of Tupac is shared by every Black man
in America, always being judged by skin color/clothes and not by your character or
deeds. Speaking out against the elite powers can get you killed speaking up for your
right can get you a bullet.
Tupac was not wearing a bulletproof vest that night, even though Death Row
had provided him with one. At 11:15 P.M., Suge’s car stopped at an intersection on
East Flamingo Road. A white Cadillac was seen pulling up to the passenger side of
the car, and firing thirteen rounds into the car as Tupac attempted to climb to safety
in the back seat or maybe shield Suge from bullets. Tupac was hit four times, twice
in the chest, and in his arm and thigh, while Suge was scratched by a piece of flying
glass (while later claiming in an interview he had a bullet stuck in his head). Tupac
then went on to live off of life support for 7 days and his mother finally had the
plugs pulled on September 13, 1996 at 4:03 PM. After his death, Shakur was cre-
mated, and his mother reportedly spread his ashes in LA saying that Tupac would
want to be in the city he loved best.
The high profile nature of the killing and ensuing gang violence caught the atten-
tion of British filmmaker Nick Broomfield who made the documentary Biggie &
Tupac, which examines the lack of progress in the case by speaking to those close to
Biggie, Tupac and the investigation. Many documentaries soon followed by anyone
with an angle to spin for ratings.
The eerie video for the single “I Ain’t Mad at Cha”, shot just a month before his as-
sassination, showed Tupac being shot killed and later in heaven sharing vibes with
Billie Holiday, Donny Hathaway, Jimi Hendrix, Louis Armstrong, Marvin Gaye,
Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, Redd Foxx, Robert Johnson, and Sammy Davis Jr..
The Artist 2Pacology Heru !129
I spent years alone mourning the death of a comrade friend brother &
empire created to leave a mark in history. As an image consultant to the Stars
I have influenced styles around the world from my own personal taste and be-
liefs in silence. A toast to The Greatest whoever done it, Pour a lil liquor out!
"And that's our job, It's to spark somebody else watching us. We might not be the
one's, but let's not be selfish and because we not gonna change the world let's not
talk about how we should change it. I don't know how to change it, but I know if I
keep talking about how dirty it is out here, somebody's gonna clean it up.” Tupac
Shakur  
The Artist 2Pacology Legacy !130
Legacy
Your reputation is your brand your brand is your mark in this world guard it
with your life.
To preserve Shakur's legacy, his mother founded the Shakur Family

Foundation (later renamed the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation or TASF) in
1997. The TASF's stated mission is to "provide training and support for stu-
dents who aspire to enhance their creative talents." The TASF sponsors essay
contests, charity events, a performing arts day camp for teenagers and under-
graduate scholarships. The Foundation officially opened the Tupac Amaru
Shakur Center for the Arts (TASCA) in Ston hip hop group Digital Under-
ground. Mountain, Georgia, on June 11, 2005. “The Underground Rail-
road” that aimed to keep youths off drugs by getting them involved in music.
Though he did not live to realize these dreams, his mother Afeni has opened
the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in June 2005, to carry on his
work, by helping youths accomplish their goals.
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (Meaning Machiavelli The
Don-Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory and commonly shortened to The 7 Day
Theory) is the fifth and final studio album by Tupac Shakur, under the new
stage name Makaveli (Machiavelli), finished before his death and his first stu-
dio album to be posthumously released. The album was completely finished
in a total of seven days during the month of August 1996. The lyrics were
written and recorded in only three days and mixing took an addition four
days. These are among the very last songs he recorded before his fatal shoot-
ing on September 7, 1996. In 2005, MTV.com ranked Killuminati: The 7
Day Theory at #9 on their greatest hip-hop albums of all-time list and, in
2006, recognized it as a classic. He was voted the 86th Greatest Rock 'n Roll
Artist of all time by Rolling Stone. 10 albums have been released after his
1996 death; all have gone platinum. According to Guinness Book of Records
2004, he is the highest selling rap/hip-hop artist selling over 67 million copies
worldwide. He is the first rap/hip-hop artist in history to have a wax model
of himself set to be placed in Madame Tussaud's in Las VegasAppeared on
Forbes' "Top Earning Dead Celebrities" list in 2002, 2003 and 2004 with
earnings of $7 million, $12 million and $5 million in each respective year.
The greatest legacy is to the unborn children that might have a chance in this
world.TASF.. The foundation offers acting, after school and dancing classes.
In addition, they offer yearly leadership and arts programs. Recently they
have also set up cross cultural exchanges with Japan and South Africa. I asked
Pac to donate my half of proceeds to a foundation that would teach inner city
The Artist 2Pacology Legacy !131
kids in every major city how to use their natural talents for entrepreneur en-
dures in entertainment field.
TASF..The foundation offers acting, after school and dancing classes. In
addition, they offer yearly leadership and arts programs.
I watched my friend suffer my fate over and over again had I signed any
of the offers I was receiving. My grief continues to bear weight on my shoul-
ders as the responsibility of clarification is upon me. I had to stay be-hide to
tell the real story. I study MAAT Egyptian religious practices and was born
under the sign Osiris/Ausar Tupac is born under Heru/Horus. Continue to
be blessed I m sure we will build again in the circle of life.
Unfortunately the TASF was closed in 2014 a week before Thanksgiv-
ing the entire staff was released the doors closed left abandoned. Not sure
why but it seems those in charged may not have the vision I intended, I hope
to open a center in every major city for inner city youth one day.
https://youtu.be/LBXdg16MWyw ABANDONED - Tupac Shakur Peace
Gardens and Statue.
Tupac was often accused of instigating war between coasts, but there’s plenty
evidence to the contrary. In 1996, Pac invited the Boot Camp Clik, the Brooklyn
Hip-Hop collective, to record The One Nation album at his summer mansion. The
album has never been released, but the effort was definitely there before his death.
Furthermore, Pac had rock solid relationships with East Coast folks like Busta
Rhymes and Treach from Naughty By Nature Nice & Smooth. Not exactly philan-
thropy, but definitely for the greater good. Pac once planned to produce and release
an album from a Bay Area teen rap group called Nothing Gold. He described them
as having a “serious message”.
We will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -
MLK I support peace, prosperity and parity for all.
Donovan The Don Killuminati Henry 2017 ©  

The Artist 2Pacology Epilogue !132
2pac Epilogue Revelations

The reason why I could get into acting was because it takes nothing to get out
of who I am and go into somebody else. Tupac Shakur.
I never intended to share my relationship with Tupac to the world,
but he insists somehow thru paranormal visitations he starting nagging
me to tell his true intentions. Twenty-five years ago I actually instructed
PAC to leave my name out the mix but he insisted that I get credit for my
contributions. Thug Life was supposed to be a minor part of the ‘Tupac
Machine’ that I contributed to help his dreams come to fruition. I want-
ed him to discuss and share everything else of the formula pertaining to
creating a rap career. This proved to be probably my biggest mistake in
the formula because when he shared with other recruit Rappers they
didn’t give Tupac his due/credit and a lot of riffs ensue. Starting with
Biggie, Nas, Jay Z, and Mobb Deep they all befriended PAC with inten-
tions that proved unworthy. Jay Z & Biggie actually made records dissing
Tupac the God that gave them life & a career. When Jay Z dropped his
first album in 1996 with The Don/Boss/Godfather persona on the
cover, I knew PAC had influenced that Mafioso idea. Prior to meeting
Tupac Jay Z was on some old Hawaiian Sofia shit running with sidekick
Little Chase. PAC always shouts me out as The Don and every time he
used the ‘2PAC’ persona, it was in conjunction with me. Our combined
determination has forged a legion of fans around the world as we calen-
dar our adventures thru life for the world to see and hear. PAC was the
face for ‘Tupac’ an image Poster child for ThugLife lived the life of
solider for his legion of followers. Fans shared Tupac life experiences be-
cause they can relate it to their own lives & know it to be Non-Fictional
True Stories. Many strong positive messages Tupac taught were overrid-
den by PAC personal life indiscretions and chummed up charges. Black
Balled by Hollywood no one wanted to take the risk or lose money be-
cause of his issues. I always wanted PAC to be honest about what he was
doing, by stating that (Thug) was only a persona and talking about using
different persona to send a positive message thru music. I thought this
would allow him to still be himself but the two became intertwined to
deep. When channeling a persona you can take on traits of that person-
ality but even more so when your treated as that persona and expected to
be have that way. Mixed with life vices unresolved issues and limited su-
The Artist 2Pacology Epilogue !133
pervision or accountability anything can go wrong. Pac many great in-

tents often went terrible wrong especially if guns were involved. When
you don't support vision with logic and know how results can take on a
different unexpected outcome. For five years Pac played the role of The
Don and reaped all its benefits hardships and pain.
Tupac had a clear pattern and style designed to convey a message
to the young black youth about survival in the American ghettos. Every
force that felt threatened by us trying to bring up our race began to at-
tack with full verbosity. 2Pac was the most hated man in America Most
wanted at one time, blamed for countless BS offensives. Like a runaway
train, everyone was just waiting for the wreck to occur. After Vegas I
needed a break again from the industry and Hip-Hop music especially.
2011 Seventeen years later I start getting many dreams with Pac
reminding me of our different adventures messages from people and just
a lot of reminders of what it could have been. Responsibility of correct-
ing mis understanding with random strangers became a daily chore.
Never one to write any thing down when giving instructions I expect the
Artist I m working with to take notes. After weeks of battling Pac with
the thought of writing with my experiences I suffered a stroke and wasn't
able to speak for three months. I found it difficult to lecture to a group of
emcees I was mentoring from Brooklyn at the time so I began writing.
The Artist 2Pacology Links !134
LINKS
Listen 2 Pac own words...Biggie & Puffy Knew of set up http://
youtu.be/-7HUVoUwaMc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrAbM9xDvt0 The Don in-
terview on BET Rap City 1990
The Don in Juice dressed in Classic Black & White signatory
Mafioso style with nose ring. Pac got his nose pierced after last day of
shooting Juice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=X-0UVBGVwvc&list=UU1Kw8Ns_rbs7hrQNwgPEwfQ https://
www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ONPqsTld8XA&index=23&list=PL9D8835C82D650F2A
The Don hosting BET rap city 1990 
https://youtu.be/qUIXrUSdLPw
https://youtu.be/ZrAbM9xDvt0HyOHWSGgqc 
Biggie was supposed to be ThugLife

https://youtu.be/3WFTvnzYUmo
2Pac The Don Killuminati Donovan Henry 2015 ©

 
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Adventures with 2PAC Brainchild/Protege ...............................................................3

Adventures with 2PAC Brainchild/Protege

In Manhattan, Hip-Hop started appearing at clubs like Ne-

Tupac Shakur began his career as a roadie,

August 9,1989 MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old

Spark Battery in ya Back

to look hip or urban. PAC was eager to know more so I

Don't call it a comeback

LL who was established as a rapper when we meet in 1989 in search of

Iconic Fashion Concepts by The Don

How to be the Greatest OF ALL TIME G.O.A.T

I knew it would be conflicting to most people but that was intriguing to

THE GNOSTIC NATURE OF EXISTENCE AND THE LOGICAL

So you want to be a Star?

Image, Images and Style

Have Fun and Don't Sell Out!

The God's Honest Skinny

2PAC Signature Looks

containing live snakes that represented wisdom and renew-

“The Politics of the Hoodie”, beginning:

Now we have an opposition between clothing companies that specialize in good-looking

Pac always aspired to do great work; to live up to a title he had yet to

2PAC’s music had to be Universal in sound and soulful feel. I had a

Conscious lyrics Song context

Police brutality, poverty, unemployment, insufficient education, dis-

The Don Emcee Rules

Changes, Life goes on, Smile, Keep Ya Head Up, Cradle to

Golden Rules of ThugLife

6. Social good is what brings peace to family and society. Networking is

7. Knowledge is not necessarily wisdom. Have Common sense. Knowl-

2 Pac & Thug Life Suunnittelin

90% of 2Pac is Thug Life10% of 2Pac is Black Panther Power

Rules of this game are simple:

Thoughts + Feelings + Actions + Intention = YOUR VIBRATION

ALIGNMENT = THE UNIVERSE’S ABILITY TO DELIVER

(The process is called The Law of Attraction)

We exchanged childhood stories of growing up in NYC. Pac was

When Pac misbehaved as a child, 'Afeni Shakur would make her

Tupac Shakur's professional entertainment career began

Ticking Thyme Bomb

Training how 2 B A 'Don'

to have. My life as an orphan growing in Brooklyn with Sicilian roots and

All revolt no resolution

Batman is a persona Bruce Wayne created to put fear in the hearts of

MIDDLE FINGER GOES OUT TO ALL MY HATERS

Imagery is in literature a "mental picture" which appeals to the senses. It can

Iago: As I am an honest man, I thought you had received some

Friends... How many of Us got them?

Greatest Of All Time

After serving eleven months of his one-and-a-half year to four-and-a-half

Kopy Kats Era

Smoke & Mirrors

Alberto Sordi is outstanding as Nino Badalamenti as he navigates

Mafioso should especially intrigue most of the Sopranos aficiona-

Puffy Biggie 2Pac Triangle

Blood on Puffy's hands

Initiate ThugLife Sequence Commence

Damage control required to obliterate all foes to the codex break-

Backstory Memoirs ...full disclosure

the BluePrint Breakdown

Pac insisted to credit me by using the numerals two in his persona

Iconic Fashion Concepts by The Don 

Thoughts + Feelings + Actions + Intention = YOUR VIBRATION 

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