... album. Right off the bat, he constantly made references to his death, burial, and funeral. In his fourth album "Me Against the World" in the song "Death Around the Corner" he explicitly predicted his death and funeral. He had been shot five times before his "death", in a robbery at a New York ... Jesus again by really referring to when he will return? Again, the reference to the number seven is made. In the second verse of the same song, he passionately says "Niggas in Jerusalem waiting for signs, God promised he's just taking his time, living by the Nile while the water flows, I"m ... ...

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... Born December 4th, 1969 in the Bronx, he lived in the famous Marcy Projects. Nine albums and 33 years later Jay-Z stands at the top of the rap industry not only as an emcee, but as a writer, producer, and business man. His life seemed to start off really bad. At the age of 9, ... ring of his. Then at the age of 12, his parents divorced. After his tough childhood, he got into hustling, which provided money for his early rap career. By the late 80's, he had come out with his first underground CD. In 1990, Jay appeared in collaborations with Jaz and Original Flavor. Jaz ... record label on...

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... What are you to believe, experts who have studied art for several years or your own heart? Tupac Shakur, also known as Lesean Crooks, is a well known rap artist that (the police say) was supposedly gunned down, back in 1996, by former best friend Notorious B.I.G. Yet, the fans know otherwise. He was murdered by ... expresses himself thoroughly and completely, while using a broad vocabulary. His expression in his vocal and the music itself evokes emotion. His emotions are clearly depressing in the song Thugz Mansion, yet, in all of his lyrics a light of hope shines through. This is why he...

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• Grade Level: High School