2Pac vs The Latin Kings
The other night I watched the History Channel’s “Gangland” series.The episode focused on the Latin Kings, a gang primarily based in New York and Chicago.
The Latin Kings are a hierarchical organization with a long history of gang culture and street codes. I couldn’t help but notice that the Latin Kings shared many similarities to Tupac Shakur’s Thug Life movement.
2Pac’s concept of Thug Life, was a philosophy which contained many codes and missions similar to the gang culture of the Latin Kings. Here’s where I break it down…
1.
The Latin Kings follow a code of conduct called “The Code Of Kingism.” This Code of Conduct was written by gang leader Lord Gino from pirson. Here is an excerpt….
2Pac also had a code of conduct within the concept of “Thug Life.” He also wrote it from prison. Here’s the the Thug Life code of conduct…
”I didn’t create Thug Life, I diagnosed it.” — 2Pac
2.
The Latin Kings follow a set of acronyms set forth by the Nation. Here they are…
2Pac created a set of acronyms for the Thug Life movement. Here they are…
3.
The Latin Kings have gang signs which symbolize honor while allowing other members to recognize their faith to the Latin Kings.
2Pac had gang signs which symbolized War while allowing other members of rap to recognize his representation of the Westcoast.
2Pac and the Latin Kings street philosphies shared many coincedences. Which may lead you to ask why I have brought forth these obervations? Why have I made the comparison of one of the most iconic rappers of all time and one of the oldest and largest gangs in America? Here is why…
It is rumored, that at the time of his death, 2Pac was involved with the Piru Bloods, a street gang based in Los Angeles, California. It is rumored, that the Notorious BIG hired Crips as security while on the Westcoast, and even hired them to execute 2Pac.
It is fact, that 2Pac was shot 7 times by Orlando Anderson a member of the Southside Crips on September 7th, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is fact, that the Notorious BIG was gunned down by David Mack a member of the Piru Bloods on March 9th, 1997 in Los Angeles, California.
Which brings me to this quote from Tha Outlawz member EDI…
“2Pac and Biggie wasn’t on no rap shit, 2Pac and Big died over some street shit.” — EDI
Which also brings me to the conclusion that…2pac was a biter.
April 13th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
You did all this to prove 2pac was a biter…You are shittin’ on niggas!
April 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
“every hoods the same” – ice cube
2 pac cares if don’t nobody else care…
May 13th, 2009 at 10:58 am
every hud dah same tihl somhe shiht pop ofhf nd nigghas actiiin like bitchez LANTIN KINGZ BABY AMOR DE REY!!!!!
June 9th, 2009 at 8:27 am
Im a queen n I c no one biting ever gang or nation n crew got there lessions lol.. Thuglife meaning is stupid lmao
July 30th, 2009 at 9:50 am
AMOR DE REY !!! KING LOVE BLACK AND GOLD QUEEN LOVE BLACK AND GOLD
December 11th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
WAT UP MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS AMOR DE REY AMOR DE CORONA KEEP YOUR CROWNS 360 STRONG MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS… AMOR!!!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
No no,2Pac was NO Latin King,and he wasnt a Piru Blood. (I cant really give out his gang info for many reasons besides getting killed)
but he was a blood,but wasnt a piru. but just to make things clear,he wasnt a latin king.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 am
all this gang shit is gay you guys/girls have no life its not about family its about drugs and money your “leaders” suga coat it to make it feel like your doing something big and you are not really shit but a pawn in a big drug game.. so if thats what you want play your part..
March 25th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Ppl Do not understan. We no Pac Wasnt a King. But the Matter Of the Fact Is That He Had Similarities To Kings. Witch is not a bad thing or ever will b. The things that he did, Wer things that the first kings did to have the rites we not just wanted but needed like education and help. and im not talking about black or brown. im talking about the people like me who keep gatting stuck n the gutter, b kuzz of people that have more power wana keep use down. From a king who will live thug life to the fullest. AMor De Rey.
May 11th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Lets make sometin clear,2pac was not a king!!! But he did hold King values
and i respect dat about him but otha den dat i could care less, n 2 all mah brothas n sistas STAY 360 STRONG, Amor De Rey, Black n Gold, stick to the laws n read yuhr bibles
May 24th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
! yo yo i konw the way and the way is to change your life just like 2Pac changed .is what makes a real king !! I was one now i am none ! buT a chi-Town soul living like a true king away from jail a way from crime ! and so should you come live a new life with earth and see it in you mind that life is always born in as a king or Qween to Live to Die To live agian as a king !!I walk the city with hoping to stop our crime in the night ! you will hide but i see you in the light and in the dark>>> change i say to all you change or you will be none in this world !!! Live with a 360′ and die with 0
July 8th, 2010 at 5:50 am
amor de rey , amor de corona to all ma brothers ans sisters KIng love or no love if u ain’t down then fuck u! chitown Nigga the motherland amo!
July 8th, 2010 at 5:50 am
amor de rey , amor de corona to all ma brothers ans sisters KIng love or no love if u ain’t down then fuck u! chitown Nigga the motherland amo!
July 8th, 2010 at 5:52 am
amor de rey!