Trapped is a song by 2Pac

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...

 that deals with police brutality. It was a single from his debut album, 2Pacalypse Now

2Pacalypse Now

- Unused Tracks :* "Crooked Nigga Too" * "Tears Of A Clown" * "Scared Straight '91"...

. The first verse tells a story of 2Pac being harassed by the police, and one even shooting at him. He then fires back and says he did it, because he would be ridiculed by girls if he didn't. 2Pac then depicts the police chasing after him and eventually cornering him. He then ends the song with the line "I'd rather die then be trapped in the living hell", implying if forced into a corner he would rather die than live life in a cell. Around the time the music video was debuting, Tupac was assaulted by the Oakland Police Department after he cussed at them for demeaning his name and prolonging the issuing of a ticket sustained during a jaywalking incident.

The 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...

 features Shock G

Shock G

Gregory E. Jacobs , known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground...

 singing part of the song's chorus

Choir

A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...

 and depicts 2Pac in jail. It appeared as a bonus on the DVD for Tupac: Resurrection

Tupac: Resurrection

Tupac: Resurrection is a 2003 documentary about the life and death of rapper Tupac Shakur. The film, directed by Lauren Lazin and released by Paramount Pictures, is narrated by Tupac Shakur himself. The film was in theaters from November 16, 2003 to December 21, 2003...

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The song samples "Holy Ghost" by Bar-Kays

Bar-Kays

The Bar-Kays are a popular soul, R&B, and funk group who began performing in 1966 and continue to perform today, although with only one original member. The group had dozens of charting singles from the 1960s to the 1980s, including "Soul Finger" The Bar-Kays are a popular soul, R&B, and funk group...

 and "The Spank" by James Brown

James Brown

James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...

"Trapped" was featured on 2Pac's Greatest Hits in 1998.

Track listing

1. A1 "Trapped" (LP Version) (4:50)
   • Backing Vocals - Dank, Shock G
     Shock G
     Gregory E. Jacobs , known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground...
     
     , Wiz
   • Producer - Pee-Wee
2. A2 "Trapped" (Instrumental Mix) (5:26)
   • Producer - Pee-Wee
3. B1 "The Lunatic" (LP Version) (3:31)
   • Producer - Shock G
     Shock G
     Gregory E. Jacobs , known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground...
     
     
4. B2 "The Lunatic" (Instrumental Mix) (3:31)
   • Producer - Shock G
     Shock G
     Gregory E. Jacobs , known by the stage names Shock G and Humpty Hump, is an American musician and rapper, known as the lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground...