makaveli, so your new monaker IS a nod to tupac, huh? i figured there was no way, had to be the other, and laughed at the thought. but now you say otherwise - although the man did appear to strive for equality on many different levels (which would NOT be what you are about) he was also known for his many conflicts within the industry (which, apparently, you ARE about) but...he was also a convicted sex offender (i'm really not sure what to make of that).