New Delhi, April 14 -- Tupac Shakur was born in Brooklyn in 1971 and went on to become one of the most influential rappers and actors of the 1990s. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, he was a major figure in gangsta rap, with lyrics that often focused on social issues. Before his death in Las Vegas in 1996, he had already become a lasting symbol of artistic expression in hip-hop culture. This background is important to understand his words, as his voice was never just about fame. It reflected struggle, survival, purpose, and the search for something meaningful.

This quote is widely shared under Tupac's name, with public quote collections and Goodreads attributing it to Tupac: Resurrection, 1971-1996. While it is commonly accepted, th...