The thug life-period "tells only half of the story"; the break-through was about making money, having girls and get recognition; it was about creating the "bad boy" image. To a certain degree you can say that he was his own fault; carrying guns and all that stuff.That's how the editors and producers wanted him to remain—they certainly didn't want Tupac to tell about injustices and get involved in community—that's a total different persona.
