Tupac got his “ Thug Life” tattoo in December, 1992 at Dago’s Tattoo in Houston. “A lot of people got the message, but a whole lot didn’t.” “It was really supposed to be about saving thugs’ lives,” Mopreme added. “If we had one good nigga in every state, we could accomplish anything.” 50 Niggaz developed and morphed into Thug Life, he went on, adding that when their friend Big Kato was murdered in 1993, it set Thug Life into overdrive. Tupac’s most famous tattoo, on his abs, reads “Thug Life.” Directly above it is another one, which reads “ 50 Niggaz.” Those are both social movements, and the latter inspired the former. ![]() He got this tattoo done with his stepbrother, Maurice “Mopreme” and Dana Smith aka Mouse Man. Tupac believed that if one black person from every state joined together with him, they’d be stronger than an AK-47. In his song ” Holla at me” from “ All eyez on me” album, Tupac sang “I want members across tha fifty states”. This tattoo specifically symbolized black unity. then you BEST, find something ta die for” – from ” Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…” album.ĥ0 Niggaz: 50 Niggaz stands for 1 black from every state of the USA, all them niggaz would be stronger than every weapon, if they would be united. The text comes from the lyric above in his song ‘ Something 2 Die 4’ – “ You know what my momma used to tell me. Queen Nefertiti is a symbol for strong women. This chest piece, Queen Nefertiti, symbolizes black grace and excellence and represents his love for his mother Afeni Shakur. (19) ” DADA” tattoo on his inner left forearm. (17) Face with “ Cry Later” written below (13) Face with “ Smile Now” written below (10) Jesus on burning cross in crown of thorns with: “ Only God Can Judge Me”ġ2) A Cross, with the bible verse “ Exodus 18:11″, which reads: “Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.” (9) A Black Panther, to show respect to his families ties to the Black Panthers ![]() (8) AK-47 with: “ 50 Niggaz” (representing all niggaz in all 50 states) (7) The now famous “ Thug Life” across his stomach, the “i” is replaced with a bullet (5) Skull And Crossbones with: “ Heartless” written above (2) Neferetiti with: “2 Die 4″ wrote underneath Messages of his faith and spiritual station could be found in the burning Christ on the cross on Tupac’s left bicep beside the quote – ” Only God Can Judge Me”, most noted tattoo the ” Thug Life” on his stomach and the acronym it stood for'( The Hate U Give Little Infants Fuck Everybody) – goes misinterpreted by his detractors to this day. The outspoken nature of Tupac was also evident in the ink he wore on his skin. Skull and Crossbones with HEARTLESS / “My only fear of death is coming back reincarnated”. Jesus on burning cross in crown of thorns with: “Only God Can Judge Me”
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