20 years since his passing and Pac’s legacy looms larger than ever. MCs still evoke his legacy in seemingly every way—from look to outlook—none have yet to successfully usurp. And every time an artist compares himself to Pac we react with the same vitriol, wondering how one would dare to measure themselves against Makaveli. This week’s Breakdown takes a look at two decades of Tupac-A-Likes and rapper’s constant attempts to co-opt his legacy. Thank you to this week’s special guests, Scarface and E.D.I. Mean. Let’s break it down. <br /> <br />Join the discussion on all socials #DXBreakdown <br /> <br />Produced, Written & Hosted By: Justin Hunte http://twitter.com/thecompanyman <br /> <br />Produced, Shot & Edited By: James Kreisberg http://instagram.com/rolltheclipjames <br /> <br />Notes: <br /> <br />Second Coming? A Recent History Of Rappers Comparing Themselves To Tupac http://www.complex.com/music/2017/04/recent-history-rappers-comparing-themselves-2pac <br /> <br />DMX Explaining Ja Rule Beef (2002) http://www.mtv.com/news/1456324/dmx-barks-at-ja-rule-for-biting-plans-dis-track/ <br /> <br />Master P Borrowing From Tupac (Angelfire) http://www.angelfire.com/mo/realHiphop/thinknew3.html <br /> <br />Joey Bada$$ Talks Attempts To Quell Gang Violence https://youtu.be/pwSWwRHW2s8?t=1224 <br /> <br />Check out more of DX here: <br />http://www.hiphopdx.com <br />https://twitter.com/hiphopdx <br />https://www.facebook.com/hiphopdx <br />http://instagram.com/hiphopdx <br /> <br />For over 17 years, HipHopDX has been at the forefront of Hip Hop culture online, featuring over 2.7 million readers per month. As one of the longest-standing Hip Hop websites, DX not only stays current on Hip Hop culture, but continues to influence it, encourage it, and simultaneously reflect on its past. Our insightful, honest editorials, unbiased reviews, premier audio and video sections, and original video content, draws one of the most loyal followings online. Check us out at hiphopdx.com
