The song solidified the idea that Tupac’s "vault" of unreleased music could be modernized without losing its soul.
Released in late 2002, "Still Ballin'" serves as a high-octane bridge between West Coast G-funk and the gritty aesthetics of early 2000s Southern rap. Featured on the posthumous album Better Dayz , the track reimagines Tupac Shakur’s unreleased vocals through the lens of Johnny "J" and Nitty, creating a club-ready anthem that feels both nostalgic and aggressively contemporary. 🎤 The Collaboration 2PAC STILL BALLIN FEAT. TRICK DADDY
It successfully introduced 2Pac to a younger generation of listeners who were gravitating toward Southern hip-hop. The song solidified the idea that Tupac’s "vault"
While Tupac and Trick Daddy never recorded together in person, the pairing was a masterstroke of posthumous production. 2PAC STILL BALLIN FEAT. TRICK DADDY