Troublesome - '96
: The final verse finds Pac imagining confrontations with his enemies' families, highlighting the internal struggle between his protective instincts and the cycle of violence he felt trapped in.
: 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". Troublesome '96
Critics and fans alike often cite it as a top-five 2Pac song, describing it as the "go-to track" for intense workouts or expressing frustration. Its enduring relevance is seen in modern hip-hop, where artists like and Yasin have sampled or interpolated it in their own works. : The final verse finds Pac imagining confrontations