Anyone born in the 90s is familiar with the infamous rapper Tupac Shakur.
This young lyricist wrote songs regarding strife, poverty and police brutality.
Growing up in an underprivileged area, Tupac's words resonated with me and millions of other adolescents living in a similar situation. While most rappers at the time highlighted trivial topics, Tupac served as a beacon of hope for the youth, proving that they were "roses capable of growing through concrete."
Verifying that he was not a mere entity in the rap game, Tupac transcended the gangster facade by becoming an activist and advocate of the Black Panthers. His mentions to Huey Newton in his work add far greater political and social importance than any "gold chain" reference ever could.
Although Tupac's lyrics appeared contradictory at times with his copious misogynistic references, his paradoxical nature exemplified that he was human and capable of becoming a victim of perceived roles that were placed on him.
Regardless of this, Tupac is the embodiment of rap, which is precisely why such enormous anticipation has been created since the release of his biopic "All Eyez On Me" trailer. Fans have commenced questioning every possible detail concerning the movie in an effort to answer the fundamental question: will this film be a hit or miss?
Firstly, it should be noted that Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, was beside director Benny Boom throughout the film-making process, thus further ensuring the credibility of the work.
Although director Benny Boom is a prominent figure in the music video industry after having worked with individuals like Nicki Minaj, Nas and P. Diddy, his scarce list of films as a director has led fans to wonder if he will be able to successfully portray the life of such an illustrious legend.
Despite such questions, little can be answered after viewing the minute-long trailer, which fails to feature any significant acting scenes.
Nonetheless, Tupac fans will proceed to make their continual assumptions about the film until its release on November 11, showing that "All Eyez On Me" will not simply be another habitual movie-going experience, but rather a momentous viewing of art, paying homage a rapper, and more importantly, a dispenser of knowledge, who showed his listeners the power of a clenched fist.
It can only be hoped that Benny Boom will accomplish this feat and use this work as a tool to remind today's rappers of what rap was long before its mass marketed demise.