2Pac Shot 10yrs. ago Today...Davey D article included

[lottso]

Today marks the sad 10th anniversary of 2Pac getting shot on the Las Vegas strip. I remember that day as clear as yesterday. I also recall thinking to myself, that there was no way 2Pac was going to die. He had already been shot before and had experienced so much drama, his death seemed inconcievable. As we know, his injuries eventually led to his lose of life and it came as a shock for all of us....

We decided to reprint those original stories and in the upcoming week we will reprint the original 'get well letters', we recieved and the aftermath remarks of his death. We hope that people take time out to not only remember the loss of life of one of our greatest emcees, but that we take time to reflect on the senseless deaths of thousands of young brothers and sisters in ghettos everywhere throughout the country and the world.

It's sad to note that as we reflect upon 2Pac, we have two rich men, 50 Cent and P-Diddy engaging in a war of words. Wouldn't it be great if they could sit back and pool their resources and do something groundbreaking that could benefit us all? Oh well I guess thats what we call wishful thinking.

peace for real
Davey D
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2PAC SHOT AGAIN HE LOSES A LUNG
SUGE KNIGHT ALSO SHOT

Las Vegas...Saturday Sept 7 1996...

http:www.daveyd.com/pacshot.html

The hip hop world came to an abrupt halt this past weekend [9/7/96] after a disappointing Mike Tyson fight...Anyone who saw it..knows it was fixed... According to witnesses 2Pac was in a car driven by Death Row Ceo Suge Knight. The two were part of a 10 car caravan that was driving down the Las Vegas strip... They were enroute to Club 612. This is the establishment owned by Suge... Suddenly at a busy intersection a white car pulled up alongside Pac's car and several people stepped out and proceeded to spray Pac's ride with a hail of bullets.. The result was 2Pac being hit 4 times including three in the chest...After two-three emergency surgeries.. 2pac had one of his lungs removed... Suge Knight suffered a minor wound when he was grazed in the head by a bullet...

Witnesses including J. Scott.. the associate editor for San Jose's Booty Crack Newspaper.., reported that Suge Knight was up and about immediately after the shooting while Pac was carried away in life threatening condition... There were reports that said the assailants got away on foot..by blending into the massive crowd that outside on the strip...
There has been a lot of speculation about who and why 2Pac was shot... Rumors ranging from it was a deliberate hit to a retaliation for an earlier altercation 2Pac had are the main one's circulating around the Bay Area... Others are gleefully pointing the finger at the east/west coast drama that has been plaguing hip hop.. At the time of the writing.. this particular author has no idea as to who..what where and how.. and has no confirmation to validate any of the rumors circulating around the town..

Whatever the case may be.. this latest incident adds yet another strange chapter in the life of 2Pac Shakur. One of the things that was noted by another source close to the scene was that 2Pac always wears a bullet proof vest... In fact at the last Tyson fight..Pac had on a vest... It was reported that this time he didn't have one... Folks are also in awe at the fact that 2Pac managed to survive this latest attack..Two years ago.. 2Pac survived 5 bullet hits.. He now has been shot 9 times.. and is still alive to tell the tale... It's obvious that God wants this man alive.. How he intends to use 2Pac is a whole other story... With 2Pac losing a lung and coming so close to death, one can only wonder how this will change 2Pac... The Bay Area is definitely wishing him a speedy and healthy recovery...

For those who wish to send 2Pac a good well card.. you can send your cards and letters... 2Pac c/o Euphasia Records.... 849 W 3rd st..La, Ca..90048
For those of you who can't make it to the post office.. you can email your letters to me.. and we'll forward them over to his camp.....


Email... 2Pac a Get Well Letter...
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Let's all hope and pray that this 2Pac recovers and that all of us step forward and help make this world less violent...


written by Davey D
September 9 1996

[Rixindix]

thug life, i love you pac, your words have been such an inspiration to me and everyone else, youll never be forgotten

[(weedguru)scarf]

in the past week two australian icons have passed
Steve Irwin (crocodile hunter)
Peter Brock (racing car legend)


although a lot of people in australia were not supportive of Steve;s actions while alive... his death was a kick in the stomach to ALL of australia... for a man of such figure to pass was inconcieveable... he seemed invincible...
and althugh i didnt live in the states ( the only years i did being 2002 &2003).. when tupac died in 96... i am sure that the same impact was felt... a man of controversy.... in all that he did... and although not loved by all.. a degree of respect for what he was doing was appreciated by everyone... when he passed there was an undoubted sense of loss... and that is echoed on this day... when so many of his fans ( even those who do not wish to believe that he is resting in a peaceful place... ie. he is still alive - 7 day theory-///)... there is a place in history for a man who pushed the boundaries of his respected field and asked more from the wider community... asked for acceptance... and a belief that this was not an immature phase but a political stance against the pressures of youth... youth around the world...

my personal opionion on the deaths of these icons have no relevance... but my belief that their ideals and spirit can be carried through generations is on that has resonated for ten years( tupac)... and i hope will resonate through Steve Irwin- through his conservation of wildlife and passion for his work- for many years to come


for the ones who gave absolutely everything to their work and beliefs ... may we have faith and carry their beliefs onwards.....

peace

[MellowFourTwenty]

all he did was rap and promote gang violence whats so special about that?!?!

[FIRE!!!]

^Coming from the mouth of one who is truly ignorant to what hip-hop is all about

[Weedguru~N0isenkiss3s]

We just found out yesterday that Tupac was shot on one of my best friend's birthday (7) and then actually died on mine (13)

We killed Tupac!

[Weedguru Cusmar]

^Coming from the mouth of one who is truly ignorant to what hip-hop is all about

He may of been a good rapper some of his songs are wicked. I like the stuff about the world and stuff with a political message. But i cant stand how the majority of his songs are about thug life and how he rides strapped. Maybe ive missed the point but "thug love" makes it quite clear, that he glorifies killing people and crime, nothing new for hip hop there then. Sorry i think that he has talent, and i love hip hop, but anyone who thinks he is one of the best rappers ever needs to stop living in 96 and listen to some decent mc's that aren't 6 feet under.

R.I.P. Tupac

[lottso]

songs are about thug life and how he rides strapped. Maybe ive missed the point but "thug love" makes it quite clear, that he glorifies killing people and crime

thug life is not what you think it is......it is a word evolved by the late Tupac Shakur. commonly mistaken for a criminal. Thug Life is the opposite of someone having all he needs to succeed. Thug life is when you have nothing, and succeed, when you have overcome all obstacles to reach your aim.

[EggsPoop]

You've got it twisted yo.

[MellowFourTwenty]

How many times a day do you get slapped for wearing that gay hat?

[EggsPoop]

How many times a day do you get slapped for wearing that gay hat?

Did I say that was me? the pic is off someones myspace.

[Mary-Jane]

I thought he was suppose to return SEVEN YEARS after his death....?

[alexthechamp]

Tupac was once a good emcee in my eyes, then I realized he was a hypocritical, contradicting, pseudo-intellect who couldn't really rap his way out of a wet paper bag. All of his songs are so redundant, repetitive and predictable. Therefore I enjoin all of you to burn your tupac murchandise, and understand that he died because of his lifestyle and in all honesty probably deserved to. You play with fire your gonna get burned, bitch.

[alexthechamp]

and by the way learn yo shit! thug life is an acronym. It stands for: The Hate U Give Little Infants Fucks Everyone...deep eh?