The Grio

How 2Pac made dichotomy iconic with ‘Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z’ and its two biggest hits

OPINION: In recognition of the 30th anniversary of 2Pac's sophomore release, theGrio examines how the contradicting themes of the album's biggest singles,"Keep Ya Head Up," and "I Get Around," ...
The Source Magazine

Today In Hip-Hop History: Tupac Shakur Dropped ‘Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…’ LP 33 Years Ago

On this date in 1993, Tupac Shakur released his second studio album, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…, under Jive Records and T.N.T. Recordings. The album’s title carried a deeper meaning, as 2Pac redefined ...
xxlmag

Tupac Shakur Drops Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. Album – Today in Hip-Hop

XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Feb. 16, 1993: After the success of his 1991 debut album, 2Pacalypse Now, Tupac Shakur released his second project, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., on ...
The Source Magazine

Today In Hip-Hop History: Tupac Shakur’s ‘Strictly For My N.I.G.G.A.Z…’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!

On this date in 1993, Tupac Shakur released his second full-length studio album, Strictly For My N.I.G.G.A.Z… on Jive Records and T.N.T. Recordings. With the ‘N-word always having a negative ...