Demetrius Shipp, Jr. Quotes

I will say this: Rapping-wise, there has never been anybody to match Tupac's energy when coming on a song, like when rappin'. It's unmatched. You can't duplicate it.

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• I will say this: Rapping-wise, there has never been anybody to match Tupac's energy when coming on a song, like when rappin'. It's unmatched. You can't duplicate it.

  

  Demetrius Shipp, Jr.
  • Song
  • Energy
  • Wise