Ghetto Star

2Pac · Better Dayz [2002]

For all my low life thug niggas,

For all my niggas in the hood,

Livin the life of a ghetto star,

Ha ha ha Makavelli,



Just holla my name

And witness game official

Niggas is so shame

They stare stiff like scared bitches

While I remain inside a paradox

Gone my block

Though gun shots is promised to me when will I stop

I hit the weed

And hope to god I can fly high

Witness my enemies

Die when I ride by

They shouldn'ta tried me

Send they bodies to they parents up north

With they faces they wrists and they nuts cut off

Fuck em all what I scream as I dream in tons,

Fuck a trick, get me rich n the bitches'll come,

bust ma gun make em all scatta,

bullets to my nuts only made my balls fatta,

eat her dead bee-yatch..mercy neva that,

you said u comin back bring it on foeva straped,

introduce ya to tha pleasure n tha pain,

u could go so far, just sell me ya soul, live tha life of a ghetto star



i live the life of thug nigga, drug deala livin game tight

mug nigga, slug nigga split tha fame like,

laced with game, practice on takin pain, equipped same

and let it rain thru ya brain,

street smart, proficeint intellegent,

and keep sukaz hittin till snitchs start smellin

movin niggaz with telekinesis,

keepin channel at work feelin different featuraz,

leadin niggaz to an early death with they head blown,

and to those who didn't make it to the morgue,

which is dead n gone,

and hope niggaz got fun, kidnapped jacked in the back,

with next to they cataracts? they get done,

back chat, they toast his ass out,

mob related momma my nigga found shot up

with his dick in his mouth, print it

my name in these streets, as a mutha fuckin g,

now the next generations lookin worse off than me



Walkin thru tha cemetary, talkin to my homies that was buried,

say my enemies wanna see me dead I ain't worried, forgive me

please give me shelter calm my fears,

lifted my head from my hand that'll ball me tears,

I see bodies gettin splashed with acid,

2 shots ring from the plasted guy wrapped in plastic,

bury tha bastard, time to notify,

his family...shiet..

ain't nothin left to be identify,

evacuate the crime scene fast, why?

i heard the feds have a warrent fo my ass, fly

i won't touch down till i see tijauna,

setup a shop sellin them crooked cops marijuana,

label me a success,i made tha switch,

retired from the life that neva gave me shit,

but cash that i couldn't spend, countless cars and adict fo a wife,

my life as a ghetto star

Ghetto Star

Ghetto Star stands as a poignant song in the posthumous discography of Tupac Shakur, appearing on the 2002 compilation Better Dayz. The track captures the artist's signature blend of introspection and social commentary, reflecting on the harsh realities of urban life while maintaining an underlying sense of hope. As part of a broader body of work that defined the West Coast hip-hop era, the song showcases 2Pac's ability to convey deep emotion through his distinctive vocal delivery. It complements his extensive catalogue of recordings, which includes celebrated albums and singles that continue to influence contemporary music. The recording serves as a reminder of his enduring legacy, offering listeners a glimpse into the personal struggles and artistic vision that characterized his final years. Through this work, 2Pac reaffirms his status as a central figure in hip-hop history, connecting with audiences through themes of resilience and identity.