How Tupac Gave Warren G His First Hit After Getting Left Behind By Snoop, Dre, Daz, and Kurupt

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Warren G opens up about one of the most pivotal and painful transitions in his career — getting pushed to the sidelines by the very people he helped come up with: Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kurupt, and Daz. After asking Dre for clarity, he was told plainly: "You gotta be your own man." Just like that, he found himself alone — no label backing, no crew, just his crate of records, a mixer, an MPC60, and a dream.

But that isolation didn’t last long. A call from MC Breed and Tupac changed everything. Tupac had heard Warren’s work on “Indo Smoke” from the Poetic Justice soundtrack and was instantly interested. When Warren pulled up to Echo Sound with a beat ready, Pac jumped in the booth and recorded “Definition of a Thug Nigga” in just 30 minutes — a track that became the Thug Life single and a cornerstone of that era.

But the connection didn’t stop there. After the death of one of Pac’s close friends, Kato, Pac turned to Warren again. That led to “How Long Will They Mourn Me,” one of the most heartfelt tributes in hip-hop history. Warren called Nate Dogg to lace the hook, and just like that, another classic was born.

At a time when he felt abandoned, Tupac gave Warren G purpose and space to create again. That moment not only revived his spirit — it cemented his legacy.

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