ABSTRACT
Holler If You Hear Me is of one of Michael Dyson's latest works. It is a collection of essays that covers the life of rapper Tupac Shakar and highlights the cultural problems and progress of black America. This book is delineated in three major themes. First, the beginning of Tupac's life and his background are examined. Second, Dyson discusses the rise of Tupac's career as a rapper and as an actor. Third, Dyson's research explores other issues, such as death, life, music, and their impact on the black community. Dyson's writing about Tupac's life is very interesting. Not only does he utilize other influential books and articles to account for his background of Tupac's life, but he also gathers firsthand accounts of Tupac's life from individuals who knew him well. Dyson's discussion on Tupac's childhood overlaps into his second theme, Tupac's achievements in both the music and film industry. Dyson points out that Tupac always loved rapping.
