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Antonio Simmons Communications & RhetoricAnnotated BibliographyDr. Carol Johnson12/03/15 Annotated BibliographyAdamsen K., (2011,May 25) Tupac lost tape interview pt.2 Video File watch?v=SxoSIcWpq5sThis video was found on YouTube and basically covers how Tupac Shakur felt about the slander and disrespect that he went through not only in the music world but in America as well. He discusses the issues of the urban world and motivates others to do better. Tupac uses Ethos in his interview when he expresses the passion he feels for justice and equality. He doesn’t understand why he gets ridiculed for certain situations but other artist gets praised. Tupac just wants his community to do better.The person that this audience was for was for the general public but mainly focused on the urban community. This interviewed was used to motivate the black and urban community.This source is more vivid and hands on because you can actually watch the facial expression and passion coming from Tupac it’s very powerful.This video strongly support some of the issues that Tupac went through which helps me understand better and makes me respect what he did as a person for his community.Baillie, K. (2015, September 18). Could Tupac actually still be alive? There's yet another theory. Retrieved November 19, 2015, from This article was found on Metro a website that states that Tupac Shakur could actually still be alive and people that mourned for his death don’t have to worry, because he is not dead. One of the officers claimed that he was paid to help cover Tupac death.The author of this article seems that they really have done in depth research to find certain people and interview them about this situation referring to Tupacs death. Tupac faking his death is not very ethical, but society never knew what Tupac went through mentally.The audience the author wrote to was Tupac fans and the hip hop community that truly respected Tupac. This article also attracted conspiracy theorist people that study conspiracies and investigate those things.This source is very accurate because they got a chance to interview the police officer that helped Tupac fake his death and was able to give valid points on covering the death up.This text is very useful because it breaks down Tupac faking his death and not really being dead. It also made people think and kind of on edge in suspense.Diep, E. (2015, June 19). A Former LAPD Detective Has a New Theory on Who Killed 2Pac. Retrieved November 20, 2015, from This article was wrote to reflect back if Tupac was still alive he would have been 44 years of age it also talks about him not being dead.In this article the author investigates deeper into Tupacs death and tries to find more answers.The audience the author wrote to was Tupac fans and the hip hop community that truly respected Tupac. This article also attracted conspiracy theorist people that study conspiracies and investigate those things.This source came from a perspective of trying to find more answers. Trying to crack the code to Tupacs death.This source basically shows how the author try to break down what really happened and go into depth.Grow, K. (2014, July 2). Tupac Shakur's Murder Examined in New 'National Geographic' Doc. Retrieved November 19, 2015, from This source is from Rolling Stone and it explains the activities leading up to Tupac death and the atmosphere.In the article the source claims that the night Tupac was murdered it felt weird like something bad was going to happen that specific night.The article is reaching Tupac fans and supporters that wanted to know more about what went on that night Tupac was allegedly shot. This article creates a atmosphere that is very uncomfortable for people that really cared about Tupac because it’s sad that he got shot and is not around anymore. This article helped the audience to paint a vivid picture about what took place the night Tupac was murdered.Hawkins, B. (2014, June 16). Picture Me Rollin’: The Five Craziest Tupac Conspiracy Theories On The Web. Retrieved November 19, 2015, from This article shows different ways the author thought about what was really going on with Tupac. This article showed different conspiracy theories and questions that have yet got an to answer to them.The tone in this article is basically telling the audience the different things Tupac has encountered and also putting the question is he dead or alive.The target audience is Tupac fans, conspiracy theorist, and the hip hop community. The article was used to inform people that are concerned what the possibilities were of Tupac still being alive.The source is very interesting has some very eye opening statements that make the audience think.The text is very useful because its just trying to inform the audience different conspiracies that Tupac as a person had to go through, the good and the bad ones.Jean-Baptiste Jr., R. (2015, June 16). The 7 Craziest Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Tupac Shakur. Retrieved November 20, 2015, from This article shows different ways the author thought about what was really going on with Tupac. It shows 2 more conspiracies from the other articles and its more in depth.The tone in this article is basically telling the audience the different things Tupac has encountered and also putting the question is he dead or alive.The target audience is Tupac fans, conspiracy theorist, and the hip hop community. The article was used to inform people that are concerned what the possibilities were of Tupac still being alive.The source is very interesting has some very eye opening statements that make the audience think.The text is very useful because its just trying to inform the audience different conspiracies that Tupac as a person had to go through, the good and the bad ones.Parham, J. (2015, March 31). Tupac Is Alive (and Probably Living in Cuba): A Conspiracy, Explained?. Retrieved November 20, 2015, from This article states that Tupac may be living in Cuba.This article could have been written a little better the source lacks substance.The sources of this article could have done a little more research. The intended audience was for Tupac fans and conspiracy theorist.This source lacked substance could’ve been written with more depth.The text was more an opinion than fact, but if this was a more valid source it would have been more interesting.Reed, R. (2014, May 23). Tupac's final words revealed by police officer on scene of murder - . Retrieved November 19, 2015, from This article was found on CNN, which states that Tupac Shakur could actually still be alive and people that mourned for his death don’t have to worry, because he is not dead. One of the officers claimed that he was paid to help cover Tupac death.The author of this article seems that they really have done in depth research to find certain people and interview them about this situation referring to Tupacs death. Tupac faking his death is not very ethical, but society never knew what Tupac went through mentally.The audience the author wrote to was Tupac fans and the hip hop community that truly respected Tupac. This article also attracted conspiracy theorist people that study conspiracies and investigate those things.This source is very accurate because they got a chance to interview the police officer that helped Tupac fake his death and was able to give valid points on covering the death up.This text is very useful because it breaks down Tupac faking his death and not really being dead. It also made people think and kind of on edge in suspense. Smith, A. (2015, October 5). Tupac Shakur speaks from beyond the grave. Retrieved November 20, 2015, from 1. A letter written to a friend at his label record, Tupac wrote in while incarcerated at Clinton Correctional Facility, in which he questioned whether the life he lived was “dead” and outlined the three stages of man through the eyes of the “thug life”.The author of this article knew Tupac well and gathered the right information.The audience the author wrote to was Tupac fans and the hip hop community that truly respected Tupac.Strang, F. (2015, September 18). Is Tupac still alive? Yes, according to this retired police officer. Retrieved November 19, 2015, from This article states that Tupac Shakur could actually still be alive and people that mourned for his death don’t have to worry, because he is not dead. One of the officers claimed that he was paid to help cover Tupac death.The author of this article seems that they really have done in depth research to find certain people and interview them about this situation referring to Tupacs death. Tupac faking his death is not very ethical, but society never knew what Tupac went through mentally.The audience the author wrote to was Tupac fans and the hip hop community that truly respected Tupac. This article also attracted conspiracy theorist people that study conspiracies and investigate those things.This source is very accurate because they got a chance to interview the police officer that helped Tupac fake his death and was able to give valid points on covering the death up.This text is very useful because it breaks down Tupac faking his death and not really being dead. It also made people think and kind of on edge in suspense.Thomas, H. (2015, September 10). Conspiracy Theory Thursday—Tupac Shakur Faked His Death. Retrieved November 19, 2015, from This article states that Tupac Shakur could actually still be alive and people that mourned for his death don’t have to worry, because he is not dead. One of the officers claimed that he was paid to help cover Tupac death.The author of this article seems that they really have done in depth research to find certain people and interview them about this situation referring to Tupacs death. Tupac faking his death is not very ethical, but society never knew what Tupac went through mentally.The audience the author wrote to was Tupac fans and the hip hop community that truly respected Tupac. This article also attracted conspiracy theorist people that study conspiracies and investigate those things.This source is very accurate because they got a chance to interview the police officer that helped Tupac fake his death and was able to give valid points on covering the death up.This text is very useful because it breaks down Tupac faking his death and not really being dead. It also made people think and kind of on edge in suspense. Tupac death always struck as a mystery because he named his self Macavelli, which was a magician that faked his own deathTupac Shakur. (n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2015, from Tupac Shakur Biography. (n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2015, from Born in 1972, Tupac Shakur was born in to the world of activism and education into ones craft. His parents were Black Panther activists, and this background is seen rampant through his music, opinion and beliefs. He is one of the first rap artists to highlight the struggles of the “ghetto life” while still maintaining the notion that one could leave that life, it just needed to be done as a group, African=Americans needed to help each other and support each other, similar to his Black Panther upbringing.This author embarks on Tupac life and legacy of Tupac and was very helpful and useful.The audience the author wrote to was Tupac fans and the hip hop community that truly respected Tupac. This article also attracted conspiracy theorist people that study conspiracies and investigate those things.This source is very accurate and it tells you about the life of Tupac and all the hardships and obstacles he overcame.This text is very useful it tells Tupac life and leads up to the different conspiracies that are drawn to be true.Tupac Shakur Conspiracy Theory: Rapper's Death Staged? (2014, November 13). Retrieved November 20, 2015, from Since his death, 7 albums have been released in Tupac Shakur’s name. Coupled with the lack of evidence at the scene of the murder and the autopsy has many believing that Tupac is indeed still alive. The common conspiracy is that he is living in Cuba, however, other conspiracies include that he was killed by fellow rapper Suge Knight, or that the Illuminati is after him for releasing information, so he staged his death and went into hiding.Tupac Shakur dies. (2009). Retrieved November 19, 2015, from Tupac Shakur dies in a drive-by shooting on September 13, 1996. This wasn’t the first attempt on his life, however, the controversy behind his death include many theories. Even after his death, his image, music and pro-African-American message are still extremely popular and indicative of a man who was proud of his work and determined to help others through shedding light on his life and becoming a voice for the silent majority.The author in this particular article is reflecting back on the life of Tupac in a positive light.The person that this audience was for was for the general public but mainly focused on the urban community. This interviewed was used to motivate the black and urban community.The source is very interesting has some very eye opening statements that make the audience think.The article set a tone and a sense of concern, the article wasn’t the best to get information but the information help set the tone and show concern.Vibe Magazine, (1996,May) Tupac Shakur (2Pac) VIBE The Lost Interview video file source is a YouTube video that shows Tupac at a more intellectual teaching state of mind. This source was videotaped when Tupac was serving jail time.Tupac in this interview embarks on life teachings and decision making this source is also tied in with the first source.The person that this audience was for was for the general public but mainly focused on the urban community. This interviewed was used to motivate the black and urban community.This source is more vivid and hands on because you can actually watch the facial expression and passion coming from Tupac it’s very powerful.This video strongly support some of the issues that Tupac went through which helps me understand better and makes me respect what he did as a person for his community.Weiss, J. (2015, June 17). A Former LAPD Detective Thinks He Knows Who Killed Tupac | VICE | United States. Retrieved November 18, 2015, from This article was written searching and looking for certain questions that haven’t been answered for instance who killed Tupac? And is he still alive? The author in this article expresses how bad the community wants to know how bad if Tupacs alive or not and who is his killer.The target audience is Tupac fans, conspiracy theorist, and the hip hop community. The article was used to inform people that are concerned what the possibilities were of Tupac still being alive.This source is very passionate because after all these years these detectives are still trying to put pieces together to solve this case. The article set a tone and a sense of concern, the article wasn’t the best to get information but the information help set the tone and show concern.Whitworth, C. (2011, June 17). Tupac Shakur: Top 5 conspiracy theories. Retrieved November 20, 2015, from Referring back to a similar article, this article shows different ways the author thought about what was really going on with Tupac.The tone in this article is basically telling the audience the different things Tupac has encountered and also putting the question is he dead or alive.The target audience is Tupac fans, conspiracy theorist, and the hip hop community. The article was used to inform people that are concerned what the possibilities were of Tupac still being alive.The source is very interesting has some very eye opening statements that make the audience think.The text is very useful because its just trying to inform the audience different conspiracies that Tupac as a person had to go through, the good and the bad ones. ................
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