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[WATCH] 2Pac’s Father Thinks His Son’s Death was Orchestrated by the Government

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2Pac’s Father Says He Was ‘Disappointed’ in ‘Dear Mama’ Documentary

In The Art of Dialogue‘s latest interview with Billy Garland, Tupac’s biological father details what he believes is the U.S. government’s involvement in his son’s death.

Garland believes that the death of his son was arranged by the government, who were following him throughout Las Vegas on the night he was killed, noting the infamous fight with Orlando Anderson should have never happened.

Also, in the conversation, Garland acknowledges Keefe D’s admitting to Anderson being the trigger man but wonders if that was a part of his deal.

“The government gave him the deal,” Garland said. “He [2Pac} was being tailed by the government the night of his assassination. He was being tailed by the government at Quad Studio. That’s a known fact. So I don’t know this guy Keefe. Maybe he had to say that to get out of some issue, I don’t know. I just know it looked like a setup to me. Somebody told this guy to stand there with the Death Row thing and it pursued to what we had, but I don’t think he had anything to do with the death of my son.”

Dear Mama, the docuseries on Tupac and Afeni Shakur, has received rave reviews online, but not everyone is fond of the story. In a conversation with The Art of Dialogue, Tupac’s biological father, Billy Garland, stated he was disappointed in the final product and would not have taken part if he had known the true direction.

“After I saw the interview in the documentary, I was slightly disappointed, let’s just say that,” Garland said. “I didn’t like it. It was more about something else, than about 2Pac, if you know what I’m saying. If I knew it was about ‘Dear Mama,’ I might’ve still did it, but I probably wouldn’t have. Not for nothing.”

Garland revealed Allen Hughes was invited to be in the documentary but didn’t know what it was exactly for. He also stated he was hesitant to do interviews because his answers always are pulled out of context. Later in the conversation, Garland would combat the thought that Tupac was bipolar, stating he “resented” the idea.

You can hear it all from Garland below.

In other Dear Mama news, Chance the Rapper thinks it’s the best documentary he ever saw. Check that out here.

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Wood Harris Shares Acting Lessons He Got From 2Pac

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2Pac dabbled in acting alongside his notable rap career. In fact, several interviews point to the idea that 2Pac wanted to pursue acting over music. Furthermore, director Allen Hughes has gone on record saying he believes that 2Pac would have been as big as Denzel Washington if he had not been killed in 1996.

2Pac’s third film was Above The Rim, a 1994 sports drama directed by Jeff Pollack. The film follows Duane Martin as Kyle-Lee Wilson, a talented high school basketball prospect who finds himself trapped between prestige and his community. The central conflict of the film is whether Wilson will participate in a streeball tournament for his beloved coach or Birdie, the local drug dealer played by 2Pac. However, another notable character is Wood Harris’ Motaw, Biride’s fiercely loyal and utterly ruthless lieutenant. Above The Rim was Harris’ film debut and he found himself learning a few valuable lessons from 2Pac.

Harris Learned About An Actor’s Power From 2Pac

Wood Harris shared the lessons that 2Pac gave him during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. “What I gained from 2Pac as a professional was I realized the power of the actor from 2Pac,” he began. “There’s a scene in the film where – it’s not even a scene, it’s a clip where we just drive up, get out of the car, enter the park. That’s the whole shot. So it’s action, we drive, we get out and walk in, cut. And we were in separate cars. I’m in my own car and 2Pac was in another car. He has a young lady driving him to the game.”

He continued. “So 2Pac grabbed [a knob] and slipped. There was a rhythm to it. Did it again and it was like, ‘Cut!’ He said, ‘Oh you guys gotta fix this. This ain’t working for me.’ So they said, ‘Nah let’s just try it again! I think you’ll be able to get it.’ So the second time, same thing happens. He gets out the car, goes to the trailer, stays in the trailer like two hours. So what did I learn from that? I learned the power of the actor. Because they had to come, put another knob on the car for him. He chilled out, basically smoked weed in his trailer for two hours. He had the set smelling like whatever it was going around. But I really did gain that because it was a real gain. I realized that once they start filming you in the movie, they’re pretty much at your whim after that.”

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[WATCH] 2Pac’s Father Says He Was ‘Disappointed’ in ‘Dear Mama’ Documentary

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2Pac’s Father Says He Was ‘Disappointed’ in ‘Dear Mama’ Documentary

Dear Mama, the docuseries on Tupac and Afeni Shakur, has received rave reviews online, but not everyone is fond of the story. In a conversation with The Art of Dialogue, Tupac’s biological father, Billy Garland, stated he was disappointed in the final product and would not have taken part if he had known the true direction.

“After I saw the interview in the documentary, I was slightly disappointed, let’s just say that,” Garland said. “I didn’t like it. It was more about something else, than about 2Pac, if you know what I’m saying. If I knew it was about ‘Dear Mama,’ I might’ve still did it, but I probably wouldn’t have. Not for nothing.”

Garland revealed Allen Hughes was invited to be in the documentary but didn’t know what it was exactly for. He also stated he was hesitant to do interviews because his answers always are pulled out of context. Later in the conversation, Garland would combat the thought that Tupac was bipolar, stating he “resented” the idea.

You can hear it all from Garland below.

In other Dear Mama news, Chance the Rapper thinks it’s the best documentary he ever saw. Check that out here.

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Mike Tyson Calls 2Pac & Biggie AI Song “F****d Up”

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AI is the biggest tech story and debates right now. Whether it be about music, art, or writing the argument is heated. While AI has many defenders, its detractors are numerous. The anti-AI advocates argue that AI works are created using the works of others, nearly all of whom did not consent to their work being used in that manner. Furthermore, there are concerns about copyright and slander if an AI is able to mimic someone’s voice

In the music world, people are split on whether AI-generated music is a blessing or a curse. While artists like JoJo are in favor of embracing the technology, industry legends like Ice Cube have absolutely no time for it“That’s fucked up, bruh,” the champ told Yayo, his mouth agape, as he heard Biggie rap 50’s hook and 2Pac spit his opening verse, before adding: “Woah.”. However, that has not stopped users from creating works from artists, both dead and alive, with AI.

Mike Tyson Shocked By AI Track

Rapper and former G-Unit member Tony Yayo stopped by Mike Tyson’s podcast, Hotboxin’ with Mike. They discussed many topics, including the shooting of Yayo’s close friend 50 Cent. However, they also broached the topic of AI art.“Let me tell you how ill computers is takin’ over. You ever heard of AI music?” Yayo asked Tyson and his co-host DJ Whoo Kid. “Do me a favor: play ‘Many Men’ by 50 Cent, 2Pac and Biggie.” The AI-generated song, while not a perfect imitation of the three iconic rappers, was enough to shock the studio.

“That’s fucked up, bruh,” Tyson commented before simply adding, “Woah.” Whoo also added a similar thought on the track. “Yo! This is crazy! This is insane. That don’t even make no sense.” While Yayo was impressed by the track, it shows the potential of what AI can do – bringing back dead artists. However, with that comes with concern as the industry grapples with the question of whether those artists, their memory, and their legacy, should be left alone. What do you think of the rise of AI music? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mack 10 Denies Claims That “Bow Down” Was Inspired By “Hit ’em Up”

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Former Westside Connection rapper, Mack 10 is known for his more popular songs such as “Foe Life” as well as a feature track with his former group member Ice Cube called ” You Can Do It. critically, the late rapper Tupac Shakur believed Mack 10′ pulled inspiration from his song “Hit Em Up”. In a now resurfacing interview, Mack 10 confidently shut down those claims of the over-the-20-year-old rumor.

Just under a month ago, Mack 10 appeared on No Jumper, a popular hip-hop-themed podcast on Youtube. Midway through the podcast, host Adam22 asked him about Tupac saying the Westside Connection song “Bow Down” was inspired by his infamous diss record “Hit Em Up”.“That’s totally false. We was too into what we was doing to even care about what “Hit ‘Em Up” or any other record sounded like. Nah, that’s false,” he said. additionally, Adam22 pointed out the similar braggadocious tone of each record. He continued to confidently deny those claims made by the late rapper, Tupac.

Mack 10 Speaks on “No Jumper”

Furthermore, he also addressed the status of his falling out with former group member, Ice Cube He revealed they have not spoken in over two decades.“I ain’t seen him or talked to him in damn near 20 years, so there it is.” The group Westside Connection consists of Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC. The trio has produced numerous projects. In the past, he has also spoken about being open to reuniting with his Westside Connection groupmates. In a 2020 appearance on Murder Master Music Show, he confirmed his interest. “I’m down, I’m sure Dub is down. That’s the question of the year bro! Somebody probably gotta ask Cube what it is gonna take because I really don’t know,” he said. In 2003, the group released its last album Terrorist Threats. After the release, Mack and Ice Cube had their falling out.

Furthermore, Mack and Ice Cube have still yet to make amends. There has not been a word of a Westside Connection reunion. Do you want to see the two legends make amends? Let us know what you think in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the hip-hop world.

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Allen Hughes Says 2Pac Would Have Rivaled Denzel

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If there’s anyone who knows the man behind the myth of Tupac Shakur, it’s filmmaker Allen Hughes. Hughes, who is behind works such as Menace II Society and The Book OF Eli, is also the creative force behind Dear Mama, an FX documentary series about Tupac’s life. The series focuses on both Tupac and his mother, legendary Black Panther Afeni. It’s premiere set a record for an unscripted show on FX.

Hughes has shared some of that insight in a new interview on The Rich Eisen Show. Specifically, Hughes compared 2Pac’s potential to that of all-time great, Denzel Washington. 2Pac appeared in six non-cameo film and television roles before his death. These included films such as Juice, Above The Rim, and Gridlock’d.

Tupac Would Have Given Denzel “A Run For His Money”

“If he had been here, I think Denzel would have some stiff competition,” Hughes said. “He was that talented. Denzel and 2Pac share one thing in common, and I’ve seen them all. I’ve been with world-class pimps, charismatics all over the world, storytellers. The ‘it’ thing — you know, in streets or in the movie business — Denzel and 2Pac possessed. When they walk in a room, the emotional intelligence was off the charts, the social intelligence was off the charts. Genius level of social intelligence.” Hughes never directed Shakur but was heavily involved in the West Coast scene.

Hughes also spoke about 2Pac likely putting music on the backburner, something the musician himself had alluded to before his death. “The difference is, Denzel is very wise and can control his emotions and 2Pac [couldn’t]. But 2Pac would’ve been one our greatest leading men, would’ve been a multiple Academy Award winner. And the music would’ve been secondary. I’m sure he would’ve still continued doing music, but he would be huge in the film world.” A thought-forgotten 1996 interview with 2Pac revealed that he wanted to move away from music and focus on film. But what do you think – would 2Pac have rivaled Denzel? Let us know in the comments below.

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Biggie Smalls Allegedly Cried When He Heard Tupac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” Diss

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Decades after their unfortunate and deadly feud, more people than ever ant to know what went down between Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. Moreover, tales emerged from all over: family members, close friends, industry connections… you name it. However, this most recent bit of alleged information may surprise some out there, though it may just be a clout chase. Moreover, DJ Vlad recently sat down with Lance “Un” Rivera, who doubled down on an earlier claim from 2017 that Biggie cried when he heard the legendary “Hit ‘Em Up” diss.

“When Tupac finally did get out of jail and whatever happened with Suge and Interscope- he came home, and at that moment in time, Big was the biggest rapper on the planet,” Un stated. “He was huge. I’m talking about he was on fire. He had sold two million albums probably at that time. The Mafia was pushing a million.” Un worked closely with Biggie Smalls, financing his music career early on and becoming an executive for Undeas Recordings. That was the partnership between The Notorious B.I.G. and Atlantic Records that housed Junior M.A.F.I.A.

Read More: Styles P Says Biggie Wanted To Squash Beef Between Diddy & The LOX Before He Died

Lance “Un” Rivera Claims Biggie Smalls Took “Hit ‘Em Up” Pretty Hard

“So we had this hit record called ‘Get Money’ and we had a remix to it and all of a sudden, Pac comes home and we’re at a video shoot and somebody plays ‘Hit ‘Em Up’ for us and we all looked at each other like, ‘What the f**k just happened?’” he continued. “Because like I said, that record was hot. It was big. ‘Cause me personally like I said, I’m ready to go to war. I wanted to shoot a video the next day, make a song the next day and make one of those videos targeting Suge and Death Row. And Big was like, ‘Nah we’re not gonna do anything. We’re not gonna even respond.’” Then, DJ Vlad referenced the earlier interview where he made the claim about Biggie Smalls crying when he heard the diss. Un stood by his statement.

“I was in the room when he heard Faith and 2Pac,” he said of his reaction back in 2017. “He cried like a baby!” In his talk with Vlad six years later, Un gave his theory as to why Tupac dropped the diss. “The real reason was the fact that Biggie was huge. He was huge and he needed… Like I said, Nas, Biggie, and Pac- those were the top. Pac went to jail, he did whatever he did so now Biggie has staked claim to the King of Hip Hop. ‘I’m the target now, I’m the king.’ So now everybody else is like, ‘Okay, I got to get back.’” Drop what you thought of this claim in the comments and return to HNHH for more on Biggie Smalls.

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