strongTUPAC SHAKURstrongpbrpstrongSPIRITUALITY AND POLITICSstrongpbrpBy William WhalenpbrpTupac Shakur 1971-1996 is one of the great hip-hop stars. Still a hugely influential figure in the music world, there is much more to Tupac Shakur than his controversial media image suggests. pThis new book aims to interpret and analyze some of the more esoteric themes at play in the lyrics and practice of Tupac Shakur, as well as to consider their political implications to attempt to come to a better understanding of Tupac's spirituality and why he felt the world could benefit from his teachings. Like Christ, who repeatedly says, 'He who hath ears to hear, let him hear, ' Tupac says in various ways, 'Holler if ya hear me, ' suggesting that his words are not only literal but also require deep interpretive consideration.pThis new book is one of the few to explore the spiritual themes in the music and lyrics of Tupac Shakur, and how they are manifested politically. William Whalen considers Tupac's w