| New book compares Tupac and 50 Cent |
| Posted by on Wednesday, August 27 2003 |
Born Gangsta, the 50 Cent and Tupac book is one of the most anticipated biographies of the year. No artist after the death of Tupac Shakur symbolized the violence at the heart of gangster rap music more than 50 Cent.
This is the first double biography on the lives of arguably the two most controversial and misunderstood artists of the latter half of the 20th and early 21st century, 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur. This double biography parallels and contrasts the "rags to riches" story of gangster rappers, 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur and their impact on the American youth culture.
In the world of gangster rap music, authenticity is mandatory, and 50 Cent embodies thug life. Gangster rap music consumers and mainstream music fans will discover this a useful book that gives thoughtful insight into the lives of two of the richest, most influential and controversial global music artists.
The unauthorized biography reveals the "real story" behind the violent rival rap feuds and street wars between Tupac and Biggie Smalls and 50 Cent and Ja Rule. The book includes commentary and analysis of the lives, lyrics, and careers of Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent and their gangster rap music.
The book also discusses why conservative news commentators like Bill O'Reilly have criticized 50 Cent and his boss, Eminem, predicting a tragic end to their gangster music and/or lives or early retirement.
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