Truth About Tupac

Podcast #04

February 10, 2021

Topic: Tupac & Technology

00:11 - Introductions of Atron Gregory and DJ Earthquake. Dj Earthquake’s work with the DOC, pre-Ruthless. 

00:04:20 - Atron Gregory responds to DJ Earthquake about the nature of artists “making hits” in the music industry. Speaking to the idea of once people “outside of your circle” catch on to your music, is when you have the chance to breakaway. 

00:11:27 - Louis King poses the question on the topic of technology “What kind of instagram would Tupac have if he was here today?”

00:13:40 Committee on degrees of Folklore and mythology in search of a modern folk hero.      

00:16:22  security and privacy issues on the internet that Pac would have been cognizant of by brandi

00:18:22 Atron Gregory on “25 years later” we don’t know “nobody knows” what he’d do in 25 years.  

00:29:48 Tenille responds to comparative mythology

00:38:00 Plato’s story  

Recorded February 3, 2021
TOPIC: 2Pac for Diversity & Inclusion, Solidarity, amongst people.

5:15 Atron Gregory reading Mother Teresa

7:02 Hashim on Malcolm X influence on the Black Panthers and Mecca. Story about Malcolm and the white lady depicted in Spike Lee’s “X”. His speech at Oxford University that relates to Tupac’s philosophy. Marian Buck, David Gilbert, Weather Underground freeing of Assata Shakur. David Gilbert and his son the San Francisco District Attorney. Beverly Axlerod, relationship to Bobby Seale. Difference between Ally and Comrade. 

13:00 Barittz  

14:34 Court and Lex

15:40 Amir on the Tupac  /Mother Teresa comparison 

19:29 Leila Steinberg  

20:00 Pablo Escobar

27:11 Drapeto 

32:24 Chapter 2 Reset 

32:58 Darren Harris on working with Tupac on 2Pacalypse 

37:56 Louis King 

41:30 Josh 

47:24 Brandi

49:20 Paul Stewart; music supervisor for Poetic Justice and working with Pac and Coolio, who he managed. 

1:06:26 Tracy Daniel story about Tupac’s first directorial video in South central 

1:11:11 Leila Steinberg on How do you want it and not doing unpaid interviews. 

1:13:34 Atron Gregory 

1:20:39 Snood introduction and the struggle to Protect Oak Flat

1:26:40 Sammy B

1:41:45 Tina

Recorded January 27, 2021

6:32 on how Tupac influenced Louis King. 

15:12 Amir on Audre Lourde, Pac’s political consciousness, the relevance to “Black Lives Mattering” and the difference between Black Lives Mattering and the “organization” . Prison riots,

23:52 King on depth 

30:53 introduction of Jabu 

32:37 Leila about going to South Africa, and working with Earl Sweatshirt and Hashim talks about Hector Petersons killing and others on June 16th  

35:28 Tracy Daniele introduction and discussion around Tupac helping Black women and all women and very much all people 

41:02 Onell Crawford

44:42 Hashim speaking on ideology beyond race and Marian Buck .

Leila Steinberg on Tupac wanting you white Kids being able to hold their kids accountable.

49:43 Kat on coming to work with Leila and AIM  Tupac as “christ consciousness” and his indigenous namesake, Eagle and Condor, Black Panther and Jaguar.   

1:18:06 Zeke 

1:21:00 Barritz 

1:24: Tennille from Trinidad 

Truth About Tupac Podcast - Episode 1
Recorded Live: January 21, 2021

Summary

This conversation centers around the influence of Tupac Shakur's life, legacy, and impact on hip-hop and society more broadly.  Hear firsthand accounts from Tupac’s close friends and colleagues who were there to witness his life in first person. Leila Steinberg, Atron Gregory, DJ Daryl, Terry Heller, and others about their experiences with Tupac—discovering his talent, and witnessing his caring personality. The discussion highlights Tupac's influence on hip hop and social justice movements, as well as the study of Tupac impact in both the universities and the streets.

0:01 Tupac's legacy and upcoming events.
7:53 Tupac's legacy and authenticity in hip-hop.
12:09 Tupac's legacy and impact on music and society.
19:32 Tupac's songwriting process and the meaning behind his music.
23:53 Tupac's influence and numerology in rap music.
28:38 The impact of Leila Steinberg's work in empowering people through education.
31:57 Tupac's legacy, critical thinking, and social justice.
36:53 Tupac's music and legacy with interviews from various guests.
41:10 Tupac's legacy and contributions to hip-hop.
46:37 Tupac's music and personal qualities, including his ability to relate to women and his caring nature.
54:01 Tupac's legacy, women's empowerment, and social justice.
59:00 The origins of the rap group N.W.A and their early days in Los Angeles.
1:02:34 Early days of Tupac and Leila's collaboration.
1:08:29 Tupac Shakur's music and collaboration with producer Dj Daryl
1:14:17 Tupac Shakur's legacy and impact on hip-hop culture: Including personal experience with Jamal Joseph, revealing his intelligence and creativity in producing music.
1:18:26 Tupac Shakur's legacy and its impact on society, culture, and language. Professor Jody Armour analyzes artist and activist Jasiri X's impact on USC's law department and beyond. Dr. Jodi's father was a black man convicted of possession of marijuana, and he taught himself law to fight for his freedom. Four occupations in America that rely on word work: writers, poets, lawyers, and rappers.
1:26:24 Tupac's legacy and impact on society.