2pak was 4 short of a six pack.
Who? Makaveli tha Don, the Black James Dean?
Actually, he did have a powerful talent. There's no denying his bravura performances in "Juice", "Above The Rim", and "Poetic Justice" are magnetic. His virtuoso lyrics and smooth baritone told tales of violence in the ghetto that were unstintingly honest.
He is also a supreme object lesson to the many young Black males who emulate(d) him....
Those who LIVE by the gun DIE by the gun....i.e. Don't let this happen to you.
And yes, it was such a waste.