- Hell 4 A Hustler [hq Sound] — 2pac & Outlawz - Still I Rise - 08

Listeners often note the raw, soulful quality of 2Pac's vocals on this track, which some fans interpret as him sounding aware of his impending end. Album Context

Alongside 2Pac, the track features Outlawz members Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Napoleon, and Young Noble . Length: Approximately 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Themes and Analysis Listeners often note the raw, soulful quality of

Like many tracks from his later sessions, the song features ad-libs and lyrics where Shakur seeks divine guidance, repeating lines like "Lord, help me change my ways" . Length: Approximately 4 minutes and 48 seconds

Produced and composed by Damon Thomas , with mixing by Claudio Cueni. The recurring hook, "I never let 'em play

The recurring hook, "I never let 'em play me for a busta, make it Hell for a hustler," reflects a refusal to be intimidated or exploited in a hostile environment.

is the eighth track on the 1999 collaborative album Still I Rise by 2Pac and the Outlawz . Recorded on just one day before the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas—it stands as one of the final songs he ever completed. Key Song Details Release Date: December 21, 1999.