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When deciding on a name for her main character, Angie drew inspiration from The Greatest himself. Though Tupac never had a daughter, he always claimed that he would name his daughter Starr. In a way, Starr is a tribute to the life of Tupac, and the daughter he never had. And in case you missed it- Starr sports a bandana on the cover of THUG, which can only be attributed to ‘Pac’s signature look. Big Mav Meaning: 1988 is the birth year of Rihanna, who was born on February 20, 1988. 20. ‘THUG LIFE’ Tattoo

Meaning: In August 2010, Rihanna got this tattoo inked by the tattoo artist, Bang Bang. This tattoo translates to, ‘rebel flower’. Many people said that it was ‘rebellious flowers’ and not ‘rebelle flower. To this, Rihanna said, When I first got a tattoo I was seventeen years old and I was in Japan. They needed consent from a guardian, so I called my mom and she was surprisingly into it. That one was just behind my ear.” 3. ‘Sanskrit Prayer’ Tattoo Meaning: Outlaw can be defined as a person who is excluded from the benefit or protection of the law. It is an acronym of ‘Operating Under Thug Laws As Warriors’. This tattoo represents Tupac’s hip hop rappers group which he formed in late 1995 right after he got released from prison. This group called Outlawz was officially known as Outlaw Immortalz and Dramacydal. In fact, Lad Bible stated that the tattoo artist who created the work of art Dennis ‘Dago’ Coelho stated: “It had to have a meaning and be something nobody had. Every tattoo meant him.” Thug Life’ has been referenced in many songs, movies, and TV shows over the years. One of the most famous examples is Tupac’s own song ‘Thug Life’, which features the lyrics “Thug life, it ain’t nothin’ but a lifestyle”. Other popular references include the movie ‘Menace II Society’ and the TV show ‘The Wire’.

I would share the definition of ballin’ / With you white folks, but now / The game is to be sold not told, Tupac rapped on ‘ Str8 Ballin’’ ( Thug Life: Volume 1, 1994).

A strange but eye-catching, this unique combination perfectly defines your proud attitude. One can also ink this thug life tattoo along with Nefertiti and Graffiti. Nefertiti tattoos not only symbolize feminine strength, power, and energy, but it also reflects one’s love and devotion for Ancient Egyptian art and culture. Rapper Tupac Shakur was very near to his mother. He had therefore inked Egyptian queen Nefertiti on the right side of the chest to express his love towards Afeni Shakur, his mother.

What Is THUG LIFE?

The term was popularized in hip-hop culture, where thug life goes hand-in-hand with iconic rapper Tupac Shakur, or 2Pac. In 1993, Shakur joined with friends Big Syke, the Rated R, Mopreme Shakur, and Macadoshis to form the group Thug Life, who released a now certified Gold album, Thug Life: Volume 1 in 1994. As Tupac himself described thug life: Interpretation: Tupac lived a fast-paced lifestyle, with violence playing a key role. He has had multiple attempts on his life, one that stands out the most took place in 1994. Tupac was shot 5 times two of which hit him in the head. Memes are a popular way of expressing humor and satire online, and Thug Life has become a popular meme format. The meme typically features a video clip of someone doing something cool or outrageous, followed by the words “Thug Life” and a rap song. The meme has become so popular that there are now Thug Life generators that allow you to create your own Thug Life videos. Frequently Asked Questions Interpretation: This tattoo is a tribute to his song ‘F**k the World’. 2pac believed people were often conspiring against him. It is also a tribute to his other music group Outlawz created in 1995 after his release from prison. He released the song Outlaw under his album ‘Me Against the World’ in 1995. The word is historic and was a common term for fugitives, one that is still widely used today. ‘NOTORIOUS’ Tattoo

MOB” is often used as an acronym for “Members of Bloods”, but not in Tupac’s case. In several songs – such as ‘ Blasphemy’ ( The Don Killuminati: the 7-Day Theory, 1996) and of course ‘ M.O.B.’ ( Until the End of Time, 2001) – he describes it as “Money Over Bitches”, although he seems to have explained it as “Money, Organisation and Business” as well near the end. In today’s guide, we showcase Tupac’s infamous tattoos and explain the stories and meanings behind them. There’s gonna be some stuff that you’re gonna see, That’s gonna make it hard to smile in future, But whatever you see, Through all the rain and pain, You gotta keep a sense of humor, Gotta be able to smile through all this bullshit.” Tupac’s music career lasted around 6 years. He released 4 albums with a further 7 after his death. Each of the 11 albums went “platinum” and are still widely popular to this day. It is a way of him showing all the greed and troubles that come with money and an unsuccessful relationship. Once you find the desire to love somebody else, you can build on what you have together and create a family and mini empire together. ‘MAKAVELI’ Tattoo

5. Her henna-style tatt on her hand.

Tupac’s giant Cross tattoo with the word “Exodus 1831” inside was reported as a “symbol that he could take with him for the rest of his life” according to his tattoo artist Dennis Coelho. They represent the good and bad days in Tupac’s life, with a positive message to keep strong. It is a saying popular within gangs which directly refer to the masks, a way of showing others that life will improve later on. Panther Head Tattoo A gothic cross in which “Exodus 1831” is written. Often mistaken as a reference to the Bible’s second book of the Old Testament, Exodus, with 18 being the chapter number and 31 being the verse number. However, such a reference would need a colon (“:”) between chapter and verse number (such as “18:31”) and, more importantly, Exodus chapter 18 only has 27 verses, so verse Exodus 18:31 is non-existent.