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My Block

 In the song “My Block”, Tupac Shakur discusses many social and political dilemmas such as racism, violence and inner city problems.  He starts off his rap with a worrying and desperate tone by stating that, “ My life is stressed, and no rest forever weary”, showing that he is anxious about his life and the community he lives in. The rap is a cry for help as he is trying to advocate for his community. Furthermore, in Tupac’s style of writing it is evident that he is rapping about the issues that he is passionate about as he had experienced those hardships. Tupac goes on the describe the racism that he faced and many now still face today. The problems with African-Americans being far more subject to violence from the authorities because of the prevalent racism in the US. He uses his African American vernacular English to stand by his community while advocating for them. 


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