I Ain't Mad at Cha

"I Ain't Mad at Cha" is a song by American rapper 2Pac from Shakur's fourth studio album, All Eyez on Me (1996).

The lyrics focus on Shakur reminiscing about past friends, love interests and associates he has lost touch with.

The single release differs from the version on the album with re-recorded vocals, alternative lyrics and a live band playing the beat.

[2] The day Tupac was released from prison, he went to the studio and recorded "I Ain't Mad at Cha" and "Ambitionz Az a Ridah".

The music video begins with Tupac and a friend of his (Bokeem Woodbine) leaving a hotel party at night.

Look-alikes of many deceased African-American entertainers are revealed to be playing the beat in the party, featuring (among others), Redd Foxx, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, Florence Ballard, Sammy Davis Jr., and Louis Armstrong.

In the censored version, the third verse of the song is completely replaced with new lyrics that talk about the struggles of living, God, and life after death.

[21] U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder referenced the song in December 2014, when protestors interrupted him while he was giving a speech in Atlanta, Georgia at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

[22] On February 13, 2022, Dr. Dre played the first few notes of ‘I Ain’t Mad At Cha’ on the piano at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show.

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