"Keep Ya Head Up" is a 1993 hit by Tupac Shakur. It addresses issues concerning lack of respect toward the female gender, especially poor black women. It has a very positive message, and is often used as an example of Shakur's softer side. Many fans and critics consider it to be one of the deepest rap songs ever made and is often referenced by other artists in their work, building Shakur's persona as a very conscientious and influential rapper. It features Dave Hollister and is dedicated to Latasha Harlins.
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