![]() During the Enlightenment period, Thomas Hobbes, the scientific English version of Machiavelli published the comparable Leviathan (1651) while essayist and royal advisor Sir Francis Bacon studied Machiavelli and wrote, “We are much beholden to Machiavelli and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.” Robert Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power is the modern-day Machiavellian handbook to acquiring power. To this day, the Machiavelli’s treatise is still read and analyzed by political science students, scholars, and theorists while those who seek or are in power put it into practice. Similarly, Tupac, rather Makaveli, uses Machiavelli’s political ideology, Shakur’s own experiences and the teachings of Black Panther members/political prisoners: Mutulu Shakur, Geronimo Pratt, Mumia Abu Jamal, Sekou Odinga, also referred to as “the real O.G.’s.” Machiavelli uses his observations and political references such as Alexander the Great and Cesar Borgia to write The Prince. The album was released approximately two months later after Shakur was murdered in 1996. Rapper Tupac Shakur adopted the moniker “Makaveli”, a nod to the philosopher and made the album Don Killuminati: 7 Day Theory (DKSDT). ![]() Although the manuscript of The Prince existed since 1513, it wasn’t officially published until 1532, five years after Machiavelli’s death. In 1512, the Medicis overthrew the governing republic and Machiavelli was ousted out of office. Machiavelli held a political office under the reigning family and after their expulsion in 1498 with the Floretine chancellery. The treatise was written in hopes to regain a political appointment with the Medici family. The Prince (Il principe) is the most notable work of Italian politician Niccolo Machiavelli. This infographic looks at lyrics from his album, The Don Killuminati: 7 Day Theory (released under the alias Makaveli) and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli and excerpts from his most famous work, The Prince. „ Against All Odds“ contains a sample of „Skin I’m In“ as performed by Cameo, and „Francis Ford Coppola’s film The Godfather“.It’s been 19 years since his demise, yet Tupac Shakur’s influence can still be seen and heard today.„ Hold Ya Head“ contains a sample of „Frank Darabont’s film The Shawshank Redemption“, and „How Do You Keep the Music Playing? by Patty Austin and James Ingram.*.„ White Man’z World“ contains a sample of „Spike Lee’s flim Malcolm X“ and excerpts of Louis Farrakhan, and „Up Where We Belong“ by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes.*.„ Just Like Daddy“ contains a sample „Impeach the President“ as performed by The Honey Drippers.” To Live and Die in L.A” contains a sample of „Do Me, Baby“ as performed by Prince.*. ![]()
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