US EditionHow Tupac Shakur became an icon of political resistance and rebellion
- Dean Van Nguyen's book, 'Words for My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur,' examines Tupac's life through a political lens, focusing on his upbringing and influences from the Black Panther Party, especially his mother, Afeni Shakur.
- Van Nguyen discusses how Tupac's music addressed issues like racism and police brutality, reflecting the struggles of marginalized groups globally.
- The book explores Tupac's appeal as a symbol of resistance, resonating particularly strongly with those from colonial backgrounds, drawing parallels to historical figures like Che Guevara and Irish heroes.
- In interviews, Van Nguyen stated that Shakur's youthful death solidified his status as an icon, linking him to figures who faced violent ends.
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How Tupac Shakur became an icon of political resistance and rebellion
Ever since his childhood, Dean Van Nguyen has felt a connection with Tupac Shakur. The journalist and cultural critic first encountered the late rapper’s music as a student in an all-boys Catholic school in Ireland, and Shakur was a natural fit when Van Nguyen was deciding to write his second book, following his debut, “Iron Age: The Art of Ghostface Killah” in 2019. Van Nguyen knew he had a fresh angle on Shakur’s life and career. “What made m…
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