'96 — Troublesome

: Lyrics like "murder murder my mind state" (which later influenced Eminem's "Murder Murder") showcase a man at war with his environment and his enemies.

is widely regarded as one of 2Pac’s most aggressive, intense, and lyrically dense tracks, capturing the raw energy of his "Makaveli" persona. Though it was officially released in 1998 on the posthumous Greatest Hits album, it was recorded in May–July 1996 during the high-stakes All Eyez On Me era. Production & Creative Context Troublesome '96

: An earlier version of the track, titled "Criminal Tymes," exists with a partial leaked verse and handwritten lyric sheet. : Lyrics like "murder murder my mind state"

: Pac intentionally sampled the same beat/sample used in Nas's "If I Ruled the World" (specifically interpolating Samuel Cohen's "Hatikvah"). This was part of a broader "sample jacking" strategy during their beef, triggered by perceived subliminal shots from Nas on tracks like "The Message" and the release of "Street Dreams". Production & Creative Context : An earlier version