Hail Mary (2Pac song)
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"Hail Mary" is Makaveli (Tupac Shakur
)'s last single from his final album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
featuring Kastro, Young Noble and Yaki Kadafi of The Outlawz & Prince Ital Joe. A music video
was shot for the song.
The song took Tupac 30 minutes to make.
This song was played as a tribute to 2Pac at the Up In Smoke Tour, in 2000. Dr. Dre
& Snoop Dogg
played this song as one of 3 songs they did, for and a tribute to 2Pac, with the crowd singing the chorus to the song.
This song was played in the film Baby Boy
. In which 2Pac himself was supposed to star as the lead character Jody. But this was 5 years after 2Pac was murdered in 1996. This film was released in 2001 by John Singleton, John Singleton was going to have 2Pac play Jody, but since he was dead, he had Tyrese Gibson replace 2Pac's character. The song was played when Jody is having a dream of being gunned down by the police
or being locked up in prison, with his girlfriend and son visiting him. Or They being at his funeral, crying. While the song is playing, a protrait of 2Pac's picture is up in Jody's room.
, rapper Ja Rule
remade Tupac's song "Pain" from the Above the Rim sessions, retitled the song "So Much Pain", and left in Tupac's second verse as it was in the original song. Numerous others, especially his rivals, took offense to Ja Rule trying to emulate Tupac. As a result, 50 Cent
, Eminem
and Busta Rhymes
did a remix of "Hail Mary" in 2003. The lyrics were reworked to feature numerous shots at Ja Rule, including several lines aimed at his "imitation" of Tupac.
J. Cole interpolated the chorus of "Hail Mary" in a song entitled "Enchanted" from his mixtape Friday Night Lights
.
Rapper Lil Wayne
covered the second verse of the song during his MTV Unplugged
concert in 2011, and explained that he chose this song to cover because he felt it explained how the time he spent in jail was. Lil Wayne also took 2Pac's first verse, on the intro of this song. "I ain't a killer, but don't push me." Lil Wayne used this on his song, "Right Above It."
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
)'s last single from his final album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory is the fifth and final studio album by Tupac Shakur, under the new stage name Makaveli, finished before his death and his first studio album to be posthumously released...
featuring Kastro, Young Noble and Yaki Kadafi of The Outlawz & Prince Ital Joe. A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was shot for the song.
The song took Tupac 30 minutes to make.
This song was played as a tribute to 2Pac at the Up In Smoke Tour, in 2000. Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
& Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
played this song as one of 3 songs they did, for and a tribute to 2Pac, with the crowd singing the chorus to the song.
This song was played in the film Baby Boy
Baby Boy (film)
Baby Boy is a 2001 American urban drama film written, produced, and directed by John Singleton. It has been considered a sequel of sorts to Singleton's earlier, more famous work Boyz n the Hood released ten years earlier...
. In which 2Pac himself was supposed to star as the lead character Jody. But this was 5 years after 2Pac was murdered in 1996. This film was released in 2001 by John Singleton, John Singleton was going to have 2Pac play Jody, but since he was dead, he had Tyrese Gibson replace 2Pac's character. The song was played when Jody is having a dream of being gunned down by the police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
or being locked up in prison, with his girlfriend and son visiting him. Or They being at his funeral, crying. While the song is playing, a protrait of 2Pac's picture is up in Jody's room.
Remixes & Similarities
In 2001Pain Is Love
-Chart positions:...
, rapper Ja Rule
Ja Rule
Jeffrey Atkins , better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor.Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single "Holla Holla"...
remade Tupac's song "Pain" from the Above the Rim sessions, retitled the song "So Much Pain", and left in Tupac's second verse as it was in the original song. Numerous others, especially his rivals, took offense to Ja Rule trying to emulate Tupac. As a result, 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
and Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
did a remix of "Hail Mary" in 2003. The lyrics were reworked to feature numerous shots at Ja Rule, including several lines aimed at his "imitation" of Tupac.
J. Cole interpolated the chorus of "Hail Mary" in a song entitled "Enchanted" from his mixtape Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights (mixtape)
Friday Night Lights is the third official mixtape from Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper J. Cole. It was released on 12 November 2010. The mixtape was to originally be called Villematic and contain J. Cole's previous leaks and freestyles, however, J. Cole later stated it would have original...
.
Rapper Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
covered the second verse of the song during his MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged is a TV series showcasing many popular musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The show has received the George Foster Peabody Award and 3 Primetime Emmy nominations among many accolades.-Unplugged:...
concert in 2011, and explained that he chose this song to cover because he felt it explained how the time he spent in jail was. Lil Wayne also took 2Pac's first verse, on the intro of this song. "I ain't a killer, but don't push me." Lil Wayne used this on his song, "Right Above It."