Tupac's 'Change's Exposed the Poverty Mindset (Here’s How to Beat It)

When Tupac spit those bars 'It's time to fight back, that's what Huey said,' he wasn’t just droppin’ rhymes—he was crackin’ open the psychology of being broke. 30 years later? His words still hold keys to gettin’ free. Let’s break it down.

The Lyric That Changes Everything

I see no changes, wake up in the morning and I ask myself / Is life worth living should I blast myself?

Tupac painted generational struggle, but hidden in these lines is a 3-step escape plan:

Listen while you read: 2Pac - Changes ft. Talent (Official Video)

1. See the Trap for Real

• He mentions "war on the streets"—that’s code for survival mode mentality.

• 2024 Truth: Poverty ain’t just cash. It’s what you don’t know. Rich kids learn ‘bout tax write-offs; poor kids hear "money’s the root of evil." 

2. "It Ain’t a Secret" → Stop Blamin’

• Pac called out the system but never used it as excuse.

• Your Move: Skip waitin’ for politicians. Grab free Google certs or flip stuff on Marketplace.

3. "We Gotta Make a Change" → Start Tiny

• That chorus? It’s a call to arms, not a sob story.

• First Step: Open a Capital One account (4% APY) with just $5. Let compound interest be your new "hustle."

Real-World Steps (From Streets to Stacks)

1. Flip "No Options" to Opportunity

• Tupac: "Give the crack to the kids who the hell cares?" → Broken trust cycles.

• Your Play: Join Black Investors Meetups or r/personalfinance. Intel is the new "plug."

2. Turn Pain Into Profit

   • Pac made art from struggle.

   • Your Version: Solve a problem you actaully know:
     

   • Ex: If you grew up hungry, teach $3 meal preps on TikTok.

   • Ex: If jobs suck locally, tutor Excel online ($20/hr).

3. "Pour Out Liquor" → Pour Into Yourself

   • The song mourns lost homies.

   • Finance Twist: Auto-save $10\mathrm{/}week\ast \ast \mathrm{.}In3years?That\text{’}s\ast \ast$1,500+ to start a pressure-wash biz.

Conclusion:

Tupac closed with 'I’d love to go back to playin’ as kids’—but grown folks don’t get mulligans. The ‘change’ starts today. 

Which lyric changed YOUR money mindset? Holler in the comments!