“Wonda Why They Call U B” follows, originally featuring vocals from Faith Evans before being changed. The track focuses on infidelity and reputation, using fast pacing and sharp delivery. Next is “When We Ride” (feat. the Outlawz Immortal), which officially introduces the group before they shortened their name to Outlawz. The song showcases strong flows from everyone and marks the era when 2Pac began using the name Makaveli.
“Thug Passion” continues the album’s energy with 2Pac and Storm trading verses over a smooth, rich beat. Then comes “Picture Me Rollin,” a fan favorite where 2Pac celebrates being released from prison, mocks the police and courts, and imagines cruising in a Benz. The beat, message, and delivery make it a classic.
After that is “Check Out Time,” one of the weaker tracks on the album, though 2Pac still performs well because of his adaptability. “Ratha Be Ya N–” returns to a stronger chorus, with 2Pac rejecting the expectations placed on wealthy artists in favor of living the way he grew up.
Then comes “All Eyez on Me,” the title track and one of the most iconic songs on the project. 2Pac begins by attacking East Coast rappers trying to imitate his style, then moves into a bold pre-chorus claiming the life of a “boss player” while the world watches him. It’s one of the most confident, defining songs of his career.
Next is “Run tha Streetz,” where 2Pac argues that letting people live the street life freely keeps them happier than forcing them into something else. Storm appears again, continuing her role as a daughter-like figure to 2Pac during the Death Row era.
“Ain’t Hard 2 Find,” the second-to-last track, addresses racial injustice, inequality, feeling watched, and the possibility of early death. The track carries heavy 90s West Coast energy, with a strong lineup of featured rappers delivering gritty verses.
The album closes with “Heaven Ain’t Hard to Find,” a reflective, metaphorical piece about searching for something deeply meaningful—whether love, connection, hope, or faith. Heaven becomes a symbol for emotional fulfillment. It’s a calm, thoughtful ending to a high-energy, emotionally heavy album.
All Eyez on Me stands as one of hip-hop’s greatest double albums, showcasing 2Pac’s mind at full force after prison. With Dr. Dre’s influence and 2Pac’s nonstop writing—reportedly creating up to seven songs a day—he delivered a project that still defines West Coast rap. His writing, intensity, storytelling, and raw honesty make the album unforgettable.
Even now, nearly three decades later, this album keeps 2Pac’s legacy alive in conversations, books, and even modern diss tracks like Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” which references All Eyez on Me. The impact remains massive. 2Pac truly cemented himself as one of the greatest artists of all time.
RIP 2Pac — all eyes were on you, and they still are. The rose that grew from concrete continues to inspire.
