2Pac expressed optimism about his future as an artist and his role as a broader cultural voice in a newly resurfaced 1995 interview.
As fans know, 1995 marked the year the six-time Grammy nominee was released from prison. Just one year later, he was killed in a drive-by shooting at the age of 25. Decades later, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is facing trial, accused of being involved in orchestrating the rapper’s murder.
The resurfaced interview, recently published by CNN, captures Pac speaking with confidence about his goals and plans for the future, including his desire to continue expanding his creative vision.
“You know how Hugh Hefner had a dream to be a playboy? I have a dream to be a boss player, and that is just to play life to the fullest and get everything I want,” Pac, who had only recently been released from prison, said. “You know, make a goal, accomplish it. Make another one, accomplish it. And keep going higher and higher. That’s why I’m happy. I’m not mad. You know, I’m not mad at nobody. It’s all good, whatever. … Let’s start part two of 2Pac’s life. I’m only 24. You know, the world has just begun.”
In another part of the same interview, Pac spoke about wanting to approach his life with more intention and purpose. He also credited several books and albums, including Sarah McLachlan’s 1993 album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, for helping him through his time behind bars.
“I’m coming back stronger,” he said. “I’m going to reinforce my principles. I’m going to be more focused and deliberate about the things that I do.”
Meanwhile, in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, prosecutors rested their case on Wednesday (Aug. 26). It remains uncertain whether Davis will testify as the trial moves forward.
