TUPAC SHAKUR, One of the main Pioneers for leading BLACK ARTISTS and HIP/HOP GANGSTER THUG LIFE CULTURE

Tupac Shakur, One of the main Pioneers for leading BLACK ARTISTS and HIP/HOP GANGSTER THUG LIFE CULTURE back in 1995. This IS DUE to the Social & economical deprivation within the black 'depressed' areas such as LA and New York!



Not to PROMOTE violence, HATRED or Racial tension. A GENUINE TRUE ROLE MODEL!


THESIS ON - THUG LIFE BRITISH IDENTITY & CHAVS....BABY!:) by aneel ahmad. In the early 1990's The UK first experienced a wave of Gangster Rap from the US. These Rappers (such as 2pac, Ice T, Biggie Smalls, Ice cube, Dr Dre etc) utilised explicit language lyrics to express their views on social and economical deprivation within the black 'depressed' areas such as LA and New York. This was their way to communicate with the Media, and the American government on the racial tensions between White and Black people. As a teenager living in Longsight (Manchester) in the mid 1990's, I noticed that most Black & Asian people adopted this culture/music and 'Thug Life' style.

I lived in one of the poorest districts in Longsight where Crime & Violence was at its peak. When HIP HOP culture arrived Minority groups felt they could relate to the issues these rappers were addressing in their music, I.e. racial differences between white and black people. These second generation youths generally came from labour backgrounds, and pretty much lived in poor inner city areas all across the UK. Growing up as a child in the 80's and youth in the 90's, most Black and Asian people experienced a high proportion of racial discrimination.



This forced them to rebel and not remain victims of racial discrimination Hence; living the Thug life, Gangster. Thug Life - Gangster' firstly we need to understand what Thug life is NOT!

A)Wear a baseball cap and look menacing.

B)Scare little kids on street corners.

C)Smoke or drink all day

D)A pram pusher who has a baby by the time they are 16 or younger. (in order to claim benefits from the government)

E)No education

F)Claiming benefits from the government, so they don't have to work (as mentioned above)

G)Wear fake designer clothes to look 'cool'

H)Speak in an Ali G type of language.

I)Wear fake gold to look as if the individual has plenty of money.

J)Spend half their time in a catatonic state; due to alcohol or drug abuse.



I could probably go on all day, and I'm sure most of you could contribute to the list (above). As you have probably noticed the above comments sounds more like a 'Chav' or 'Scally' list. Over the years this 'thug life' style has been watered down with people (We now call Chav's) trying to emulate this life style. Some being White Middle Class youths.

Others are under the illusion that they look cool and appear intimidating. Maybe, it's a sign of their own insecurities. What baffles me is how can someone be proud of being poor, living in a shi**y area, and are lacking a good education? thug life is usually; or posses the following



A)Education (doesn't have to be academic)

B)Educate (their kids)

C)Understands their Business & Market

D)Makes their own opportunities.

E)Accumulates, Expands.

F)Well presented, Polite, respectful.

G)Is well off and probably drives a nice car and lives in a nice house.

In summary don't confuse a wannabe to Thug Life, Gangster. Why, because a real gangster doesn't want to attract attention! And probably lives next door to a well represented person in your community!