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Niccolo Machiavelli
Machiavelli emphasizes the value of surprise and the
consequent need for security. Secrecy of plans is one of the most
important aspects of all operations. These principles rely on the
use of deceit and the doctrine of appearances.
The name Makaveli, employed by 2pac upon
release of The 7 day Theory, was a 17th century war tactician. In
the album where 2pac sings with the Bone Thugs and
Harmony (Thug Love), the
album is called "Art
of War",
coincidentally a book written by Sun Tzu, another war tactician. On "All Eyez On Me", 2pac called the CD's "Book One" and "Book Two", what Machiavelli called the chapters in the "Art of War" book he wrote.
When you are aware that the
enemy is acquainted with your designs, you must change them.
Perhaps this is what many have interpreted as where 2pac
found his "faked death" idea. His enemies being Biggie
and probably the media. This possibly is where 2pac saw the
similarities between himself and Machiavelli's citings, and
therefore the "switch
my name to Makaveli, half the rap game knows it".
The adjective "Machiavellian"
has become a pejorative used to describe a politician who
manipulates others in an opportunistic and deceptive way.
2pac has many lyrics which he seems to be sending the
message that he will disappear and that he cannot be seen, but is
still out there. "I'm
coming back reincarnated, incarcerated", "all up in ya
face, but you still can't see me", "if ya'll wanna see
me again, rewind this track right here, close ya eyes, and
picture me rollin' ".
Another thing, what was it with 2pac and his fascination with war tacticians? As already mentioned, he has been connected to Sun Tzu, Niccolo Machiavelli and now Don Killuminati, who apparently faked his death.