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Thirty years later, why does Tupac’s name STILL come up whenever the conversation turns to the greatest rapper of all time? On Disc 2 of All Eyez on Me, we dive into the side of Pac that goes beyond the hits — the paranoia, the vulnerability, the street energy, the spirituality, the contradictions, and the incredible ability to make all of it feel completely authentic. From “Can’t See Me” and “Shorty Wanna Be a Thug” to the title track “All Eyez on Me,” we break down the bars, the hooks, the production, and the moments that reveal why Pac was so much more than a rapper.

But the conversation goes even deeper: What actually makes someone the “King of Rap”? Is it longevity? Classic albums? Sales? Lyricism? Cultural impact? Versatility? We debate Pac alongside Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, Eminem, Rakim, Ice Cube, Snoop, Kendrick, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Drake, Nelly and more. Then we go down one of hip-hop’s biggest “what ifs”: What if Tupac had never been shot in 1994? What if Pac and Biggie were both still here? Episode #201 is more than an album review — it’s a conversation about legacy, greatness, and why some artists become bigger than the music itself. All eyes are on Pac. 👀

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What made Tupac Shakur’s All Eyez on Me more than just a legendary rap album—and would it have reached the same heights without Death Row Records? In celebration of their 200th episode, the That’s Hip Hop crew takes a deep dive into one of the most consequential albums in hip-hop history. They unpack Tupac’s explosive return from prison, his alliance with Death Row, the star-studded production and collaborations, the East Coast–West Coast rivalry, and the media frenzy that helped turn controversy into commercial momentum. But this conversation goes beyond sales and hit records—it asks what version of Tupac we were really hearing: the gangster, the revolutionary, the vulnerable poet, the lover, or all of them at once.

With passionate debate, personal memories, and plenty of “what if?” questions, this episode explores whether All Eyez on Me is truly one of hip-hop’s greatest albums or simply Tupac’s most important. The hosts also examine the extraordinary circumstances surrounding its creation, the influence of Death Row’s roster, Tupac’s relentless creative output, and the complicated forces that shaped his final chapter. If you think you already know All Eyez on Me, this conversation may make you hear it differently—and if you’re a longtime Tupac fan, you won’t want to miss the arguments, insights, and stories packed into this milestone episode.

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