[But it's not all about his art. Morbidity has something to do with it, as well.] We're fascinated with death, ... Look at the way we are with Elvis.

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It's disturbing that someone can let off six shots in a packed club and can escape without being arrested, ... The hip-hop community doesn't trust the police to confide info to them, and in turn the police have done little to make us feel like they give a damn about our safety. It's a vicious cycle.

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I've known great art to have come out of horrible, tragic times. In his short life, Tupac went through an awful lot, and I think that's one of the reasons people call him one of the greatest of all times.

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It's a really unique situation where you have someone who is at a crossroads personally and professionally.

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Hopefully, he can figure out where he is mentally. Ultimately, he's going to have to make some career choices. How many records does he plan on doing? Will this be the last tour?

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I haven't heard all of it, but what I have heard of Kim's album is good. Maybe because she knew what she was facing, she put her all into it. She was motivated. Struggles and controversy can make strong records.

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[Another factor in the escalating respect for Biggie concerns changes within hip hop itself.] Biggie was part of a dying breed of real lyricists, ... He continued the East Coast tradition of Big Daddy Kane or LL of being heavy on lyrics with metaphors and similes. He was a great storyteller.

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[Another one of his big signings, Foxy Brown, a combative female rapper whose career has lately faded, could also prove a mistake.] That's going to be his biggest challenge, ... He's going to have to start from scratch introducing her to a new audience.

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Biggie was part of a dying breed of real lyricists. He continued the East Coast tradition of Big Daddy Kane or LL of being heavy on lyrics with metaphors and similes. He was a great storyteller.

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