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Black America Web
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Tupac Shakur's Influence In Rap, Movies & Hip Hop Culture
Source: Bob Berg / Getty More than 25 years after his death, Tupac Shakur's fingerprints are still all over today's music. Artists like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and even Drake have openly cited Pac as a major influence, not just musically, but philosophically. Pac's raw, introspective storytelling set a standard for vulnerability, honesty, and social awareness in rap. Kendrick's To Pimp a Butterfly and DAMN. feel like spiritual successors to Pac's Me Against the World and All Eyez on Me , tackling racial injustice, inner conflict, and legacy. J. Cole's emotionally driven lyrics and conscious approach to fame echo Pac's vision of an artist as a voice for the voiceless. Even Drake's blend of emotional introspection and mainstream appeal reflects elements of Pac's multifaceted style. Tupac was one of the first rappers to fully break into Hollywood while maintaining street credibility. Pac's iconic roles in Juice , Poetic Justice , and Above the Rim showed his range as an actor and helped pave the way for artists like Ice Cube ( Friday ), 50 Cent ( Power ), and Donald Glover ( Atlanta ). Today, many rappers pursue acting as a natural extension of their brand, a lane Tupac helped clear. His belief in expressing truth through multiple mediums made him a cultural figure beyond just music—a blueprint for the modern multi-hyphenate entertainer. Source: Mychal Watts / Getty Tupac's impact reaches far beyond the studio and the screen. He became a symbol of resilience, complexity, and rebellion. His 'Thug Life' mantra wasn't about glorifying crime—it was about survival in a system rigged against the poor and oppressed. His fearless approach to speaking truth to power still inspires artists and fans alike. As noted in a New York Times retrospective, Tupac embodied the contradictions of the American dream—hope, anger, ambition, and tragedy. Even on Reddit, fans across generations passionately debate his legacy, proving how deeply he continues to resonate. Whether through lyrics, activism, fashion, or art, Tupac's influence on hip hop is permanent. He helped shape what it means to be an artist with something real to say. How much do you think hip hop would be different without Pac's influence? SEE ALSO Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
XXXTentacion x Juice WRLD Reveal Remix of "whoa (mind in awe)"
Summary After revealing the news of the remix just last week, the respective estates ofXXXTentacionandJuice WRLDhave revealed the musicians' dual-minded edition of X's 'whoa (mind in awe).' The duo's only official collaborative track, 'whoa (mind in awe),' the Juice WRLD remix has been an offering eyed by fans ever since its initial clips surfaced online. Now, almost seven years after the original track's release in 2018, the only-ever X x Juice link-up has landed on all major streaming services. The track also arrives alongside its official music video, filmed on-site in Jamaica, spotlighting both artists' familial roots and heritage in Jamaica, follows the kids through a day on the island. The soccer kits seen on the kids in the video are available now via a limited-edition release on X's officialwebstore– with the proceeds going to both the XXXTentacion Foundation and Juice WRLD's 999 Foundation to help support youth, community, and infrastructure in Jamaica. Watch the video above and stream XXXTentacion x Juice WRLD's remix of 'whoa (mind in awe)' – out everywhere now.
Finextra
08-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Juice raises £25m for founder-focused lending platform
Juice, a UK-based alternative lending platform for digital founders, has raised £25 million in funding. 0 The investment comes from family offices Aern Capital and Falco Capital, underpinned by a credit line from Paragon Bank. In he UK, there is a £22 billion funding gap for SMEs, with over 55% of companies moving away from their high street banks when it comes to their lending needs, claims Juice. The startup is looking to close the gap with a blend of real-time financial data, predictive analytics, and flexible credit lines to offer SMEs tailored capital exactly when and how they need it without dilution or hidden fees. With the new funding in place, Juice says it is on track to reach a £100 million loan book with £25 million annual turnover by 2028. Kathrine Chan, COE, Juice, says: "This funding round represents a critical step for Juice. Our mission is to give SME founders not just capital, but the actionable insights and flexibility they need to grow their businesses sustainably."
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
A$AP Rocky says working with Denzel Washington was a ‘dream come true'
Los Angeles: Rapper A$AP Rocky has heaped praise on Hollywood star Denzel Washington, with whom he has worked in 'Highest 2 Lowest' The 36-year-old rapper stars opposite Washington, in 'Highest 2 Lowest', a new neo-noir crime thriller film, and Rocky said to relish the experience of working with the Hollywood icon, confessing that he's "always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people". Speaking to Variety, Rocky shared: "It was like a dream come true. But trust me, it was difficult to not fan out every millisecond of the duration. It was crazy - it's Denzel, man. I don't give a … how successful (I am): I'm always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people, and I'm always going to give them their flowers.' 'I'm never going to be too big to be able to say that I had to hold my composure from not fanning out. The first movies I really loved were 'Juice', 'Malcolm X' and 'Michael Jackson: Moonwalker'. The first time I saw him, I was watching 'Malcolm X'." Rocky has also starred alongside the likes of Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien and Danielle Macdonald in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', the new drama film directed and written by Mary Bronstein, reports The rap star has said that he feels very proud of that project, which centres on a woman who tries to navigate her child's mysterious illness, too. Rocky said: "That film is for all the moms across the world. It's so hard for women. To be a mom, oh my God, the responsibility." Rocky subsequently discussed his own approach to parenting, revealing that he tries to "spend as much time with (his) little ones" as possible. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, said: "Like being a dad, people always kind of look at you for, like, financial responsibility or to fix the sink and fix the car and do this and that. Honestly, man, the way that we look at roles, it's really traditional. But it's a bit different when you're in a position where you barely drive. "I ain't gonna fix no cars, right? I don't go on my roof, I don't even know if anything could get stuck on my roof. I haven't cleaned the gutters, none of that stuff. I'm busy creating some crazy master plans. I'm trying to spend as much time with my little ones when I'm not on phone calls all day."
Perth Now
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
A$AP Rocky 'dreamed' of working with Denzel Washington
A$AP Rocky has fulfilled a "dream" by working with Denzel Washington. The 36-year-old rapper stars opposite Denzel, 70, in 'Highest 2 Lowest', the new neo-noir crime thriller film, and Rocky has admitted to relishing the experience of working with the Hollywood icon, confessing that he's "always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people". Speaking to Variety, Rocky shared: "It was like a f****** dream come true. But trust me, it was difficult to not fan the f*** out every millisecond of the f****** duration. "It was crazy - it's f****** Denzel, man. I don't give a f*** how successful [I am]: I'm always gonna be a student and a fan of certain people, and I'm always going to give them their flowers. I'm never going to be too big to be able to say that I had to hold my composure from not fanning out. "The first movies I really loved were 'Juice', 'Malcolm X' and 'Michael Jackson: Moonwalker'. The first time I saw him, I was watching 'Malcolm X'." Rocky has also starred alongside the likes of Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien and Danielle Macdonald in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', the new drama film directed and written by Mary Bronstein. The rap star has admitted that he feels very proud of that project - which centres on a woman who tries to navigate her child's mysterious illness - too. Rocky - who has RZA, two, Riot, 21 months, and a third child on the way with Rihanna - explained: "That film is for all the moms across the world. "It's so hard for women. To be a mom, oh my God, the responsibility." Rocky subsequently discussed his own approach to parenting, revealing that he tries to "spend as much time with [his] little ones" as possible. The rapper-turned-actor - whose real name is Rakim Mayers - said: "Like being a dad, people always kind of look at you for, like, financial responsibility or to fix the sink and fix the car and do this and that. Honestly, man, the way that we look at roles, it's really traditional. But it's a bit different when you're in a position where you barely drive. "I ain't gonna fix no cars, right? I don't go on my roof - s***, I don't even know if anything could get stuck on my roof. I haven't cleaned the gutters, none of that stuff. "I'm busy creating some crazy master plans and s***. I'm trying to spend as much time with my little ones when I'm not on phone calls all day."
