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Rocky Bucano, President And CEO Of The Hip Hop Museum, Reflects On Tupac’s ‘Me Against The World’ On Its 30th Anniversary

Tupac Shakur’s third studio album, Me Against The World, was released on March 14, 1995, and serves as a potent reminder of the complexity of the Black male experience. The late Shakur, who will always be regarded as one of rap’s most poetic lyricists, used his discography to address societal ills, including racism, mass incarceration, and poverty.

Me Against The World debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was ultimately certified double platinum. Reflecting on the project’s 30th anniversary, The Hip Hop Museum CEO and President Rocky Bucano insists that Shakur’s artistry transcended sales: he gave a voice to the voiceless.

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