Did Tupac Know He Wouldn't Live Long Enough to Finish His Music

50 Cent explains in an interview why Tupac Shakur left behind a larger posthumous music catalog than The Notorious B.I.G. He attributes the difference to Tupac's intense work ethic and the pressure of facing potential prison time while on appeal. 50 Cent notes that Tupac believed he might be going back to jail, which drove him to work like an animal and record at an extraordinary pace. He emphasizes that Tupac was not waiting for the perfect moment to create music, but instead focused on making the most of the time he had before his release from prison. This mindset led to a prolific output that included hits like California Love and the double album All Eyez on Me, alongside the Makaveli Sessions released under the name Makaveli. 50 Cent also highlights that Tupac was building The Outlawz to ensure the group could continue making music if he had to return to incarceration. He points out that Tupac recorded substantial amounts of material quickly, leaving behind tracks that needed mixing, organizing, and assembly into complete albums after his death. This approach, combined with the existence of unfinished recordings, resulted in a significant body of posthumous work that defined his legacy in hip hop history.