Pacs alternate stage name was makaveli, a play on the name of legendary italian thinker niccolo machiavelli. But the quest for the real truth leads to one of the internets most potent and enduring conspiracy theories. Finally, the real proof that 2pac is alive fall 2015 edition weve actually figured it out this time. The life of a celebrity is constantly reported on by the media and obsessed over by fans. This list looks at ten men who committed pseudocide, pulled a reggie perrin, or in other words faked their death for one reason or another. Niccolo machiavelli wrote a handful of books in the 14th century many of which tupac became fasinated with while in prison.
One mainly being the prince in which machiavelli presents a ten point plan for aspiring conquerors which includes. Tupacs name, makaveli, originated from the politician, niccolo machiavelli who was born on may 3, 1469, in florence, italy. Some months before he was shot dead in las vegas at the age of 25, the rapper tupac shakur read machiavelli s the prince. Niccolo machiavelli was an italian war strategist and had written many books on war. Play dead by harlan coben, legacy of lies by whitney g. How to seem like a better person without actually improvingyourself writers of on. Tupacs obsession with machiavelli inspired him to fake his death. He may have spoke about faking his death to fool ones enemies but it appears he never did himself but how wold anybody kno it was over 450 years ago,he. Sep 28, 2015 finally, the real proof that 2pac is alive fall 2015 edition weve actually figured it out this time.
Ive read the harry potter books a countless number of times, that doesnt mean im going to try to do magic and attend hogwarts. Machiavelli never faked his death, nor was tupac interested in machiavelli for faking his death, because he didnt. Used to scare me as a child but now that im a adult i can tell that 2pac was a poet. Six musicians conspiracy theorists believe faked their own. The concept behind this book is great a girl gets caught up in a sexting scandal at school, and falls into the online world of homeschooled evangelical teenagers to the point of actually starting a blog of her own, faking her way in the evangelical world as faith. On the anniversary of his death, the craziest tupac conspiracy theories. On the anniversary of his death, the craziest tupac. The craziest tupac deathlife conspiracy theories sfgate. Machiavelli faking his death, or cheating death 2 days in a. There is actually a decent amount of fans that think that tupac will come back, believing that he actually. There has been a spate of 911 fake deaths in film and fiction, but the queen of psychothrillers got there first with jock, a charmer who drains susceptible women of money then arranges for them. Niccolo faked his death and came back 18 years later to.
The machiavelli family is believed to be descended from the old marquesses of tuscany and to have produced thirteen florentine gonfalonieres of justice, one of the offices of a group of nine citizens selected by drawing lots every two. The astute reader will find that machiavellis principals apply just as much in todays world as they did hundreds of years ago. Mar 09, 2017 tupacs in cuba and biggies in greeceand 4 other bonkers conspiracy theories surrounding the dead hiphop stars its been 20 years since the murder of biggie smalls and tupac, but. Thats why most people think pac is still alive, because of him changing his name to makavelli and him being so interested in machiavelli faking his death. Machiavelli was a 18th century war stratagist who wrote about and actually faked his death. The rapper eventually changed his stage name to makaveli. Faking your own death takes work and lots of cash cnbc. Best known for his book the prince, machiavelli was a strategist who popularized the idea of faking. Tupac isnt dead the psychology of extraordinary beliefs.
Many people believed he faked his death because people need a way to deal with his death. He was also given two years for faking his death three. The 7 day theory was released under that name for example. Niccolo faked his death and came back 18 years later to baffle his enemies that he was still alive. Throughout tupacs career he called himself machiavelli and he supposedly read his works extensively in 1995 while in jail. Aug 28, 2012 lord timothy dexter he apparently bestowed the title upon himself built a fortune from a successful export business. However, he is also known for having faked his own death to see how people would react. All claims about machiavelli advocating to fake your own death seem to link back to his work the art of war not to be confused with sun tzus work with the same title.
Did niccolo machiavelli fake his own death answers. Funfacts about niccolo machiavelli he commanded florences militia from 1503 to 1506. Tupac isnt dead the psychology of extraordinary beliefs osu. Biggest clues that tupac shakur planned to fake his own death and. The cover features tupac with five bullet wounds in his chest.
While not common, faking ones death is not new to the world. Aug 09, 2016 playing dead author elizabeth greenwood. On the anniversary of his death, the craziest tupac conspiracy. Timothy dexter was an eccentric 18thcentury new england businessman probably bestknown for his punctuationless book a pickle for the knowing ones or plain truth in a homespun dress. The prince by niccolo machiavelli free at loyal books. She was recognized, and when police were called she admitted to faking both her cancer and death. Apr 11, 2019 secondly, tupacs obsession with machiavelli and the anagram behind makaveli are used as a basis to sustain the idea of tupac faking his death and there is no concrete evidence substantiating the significance behind either. A reminder that tupac is still alive and living in cuba. Tupac also went by the stage name makaveli which was the same name as italian strategist niccolo machiavelli who pretended to fake his death. Tupacs stage name makaveli was a hint he planned to fake his death. George papa g pryce, former head of publicity for death row, claimed that makaveli which we did was a sort of tongueincheek, and it was not ready to come. Niccolo di bernardo dei machiavelli was an italian renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer, best known for the prince il principe, written in 15.
The unsolved mysteries surrounding tupacs death have led conspiracy theorists to surmise. The prince by machiavelli chapter 4 2pac makaveli book. Thats not all though if you switch the letters in makaveli around you get am alive k. The ends justify the means, is this the expression used by sienna brooks in the novel inferno, from the notorious florentine political theorist machiavelli. Tupac felt that he could relate to machiavelli in many ways, due to parallels in their lives, particularly regarding enemies. Malachian about two years ago or so i posted an article on my blog, on how issiass afeworkis actions are related to niccolo machiavelli teachings. Weve seen it in literature with shakespeares romeo and juliet, on tv with shows like 24 and in real life. Well, this is not a definitive answer, but until someone counters it which i irrationally hope, i think it will be more than sufficient. Machiavelli was born in florence, italy, the third child and first son of attorney bernardo di niccolo machiavelli and his wife, bartolomea di stefano nelli. Tupac shakur, also known as 2pac was an american rapper whom sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Sure, he released an album called makaveli and read a lot of books about machiavelli and faking ones death, but that doesnt mean he actually was going to follow through with it. Finally, the real proof that 2pac is alive fall 2015 edition. Both books were first published only after machiavelli s death, the discourses on livy in 1531 and the prince in 1532. It is his first posthumous release and the only one released under his alternative stage name, makaveli.
The prince by machiavelli chapter 4 2pac makaveli book club the prince by niccolo machiavelli chapter 4 why the kingdom of darius, conquered by alexander, did not, on alexanders death. And the relation about the other evil books that teach about power, seduction, boldness e. Fake your death to fool your enemies niccolo machiavelli. These 20 people reveal what led them down this path. Admittedly the fact two months before his murder tupac decided to record an album under the pseudonym makaveli, an ode to a scheming political writer who advocated faking ones death to beguile enemies is a notable coincidence and didnt exactly quell the hysteria.
Niccolo machiavelli plays a vital role in the young adult book series the secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel. This is done for a variety of reasons, such as to fraudulently collect insurance money, to avoid capture by law enforcement for some other crime, escape from being held hostage by abductors or as a practical prank. Rappers fake death claims gain momentum 20 years after shooting twenty years ago today rap legend tupac shakur was shot. The book also says that by right, if there were 2 or more attempts on your life actual physical ones, then you can change your identity or fake your death to sway your attackers. He was born in 1748 and, even though he had no formal education, wrote a book when he was 50, entitled a pickle for the knowing ones. Wait did niccolo machiavelli really fake his death. In his later years, tupac adopted the alias of makaveli, a name which is derived form machiavelli, a 16th century philosopher and poet.
Also, at the end of his life he was a recluse, and no longer involved himself in local politics, so it is. The west coast rapper adopted the makaveli alias at the height of his beef with the notorious b. Machiavelli had no reason to fake his own death and every reason to enjoy a comfortable semiretirement from which he might any day be recalled into high public office. Jan 29, 2017 15 celebs that conspiracy theorists believe faked their own deaths. Tupac amaru shakur, born lesane parish crooks, was known to be one of the best rappers of all time. The machiavelli faked his death nonsense started after tupac died. Mar 27, 2014 niccolo machiavelli was an italian philosopher who wrote about faking his own death in the book art of war. I heard that he was the one to fake his death but is it true. Tupac shakur was inspired by nicolo machiavelli, the renaissanceera political scientist who detailed war strategy in the prince. Theres ten rules to this game but ill share with you two.
She says the mechanics of faking your own death range from just a few hundred dollars for a faux. Machiavelli faking his death, or cheating death 2 days in a rowthanks to me for saving his life. The former death row records music executive, whos currently serving a 28year prison sentence, opens up about the deaths of tupac and. Biggest clues that tupac shakur planned to fake his own. Some months before he was shot dead in las vegas at the age of 25, the rapper tupac shakur read machiavellis the prince. Just looking back at the world from another level, ya know what i mean. The five biggest conspiracies behind tupac shakurs death. One of the most popular theories behind tupacs death is the machiavelli kasinova theory, stating that tupac faked his own death because he was inspired by the philosopher niccolo machiavelli, who favored the notion of faking ones death to gain advantage over his or her enemies. On his posthumous album, according to the encyclopaedia of rap and hiphop. Tupac sometimes performed under the stage name makaveli his album the don killuminati. The 7 day theory commonly shortened to the 7 day theory or makaveli is the fifth studio album by american rapper tupac shakur, credited as the alias makaveli.
Tupacs alias was makavelihe was know to have studied machiavelli whilst in prison. Two months after the rappers death his album makavelli. Tupac alive or dead, conspiracy theories all eyez on me. The best part about faking your death has to be getting to decide how it will all. Machiavelli was an italian war strategist who advocated faking ones death to fool their enemies. The 7 day theory, dropped just eight weeks after pacs passing which also marked his posthumous adoption. Even tupac himself fueled the rumors with tracks he recorded.
Six musicians conspiracy theorists believe faked their own death. Somerset maughams last book then and now fictionalizes machiavellis interactions with cesare borgia which formed the foundation of the prince. Aug 08, 20 8 ridiculously elaborate faked deaths in movies. Its as if hes asking gods approval, hoping god see he means well by faking his death.
Did niccolo machiavelli advocate to fake your own death. Tupac began going by the stage name makaveli after being influenced by italian politician and historian niccolo machivaelli. Machiavelli has created a ruthless guide on how to rule the country in his volume the prince. In machiavelli s book there are actually 10 rules on faking your death. They are distinguished from his other works by the fact that in the dedicatory letter to each he says that it contains everything he knows. This album is a classic not for childrens ears so l. He was into machiavelli because he was a political war strategist, and his parents, being political militants, had him interested in politics at a young age. This and other coincidences have led fans to believe makaveli. Tupac later changed his name to makaveli and he also had read up on machiavelli s works. There is no evidence that he did, and as he received last rites, and was buried in the family tomb, i dont see how this would be possible. In his book, niccolo advocates faking your own death in order to fool your enemies. The internet is awash with conspiracy theories about artists faking their death to escape fame, and running away to cuba.
Machiavelli was famous for advocating faking ones own death to evade enemies and gain power. The name makaveli or the correct spelling machiavelli goes hand and hand with controversy. Whether youre running from the cops, running away from home or simply want to start your life again, sometimes in life you may need to fake your own death to escape. I thought he wrote a book about a prince or king that fakes his own death. A faked death, also called a staged death and pseudocide, is a case in which an individual leaves evidence to suggest that they are dead to mislead others. Their every move from what they wore to what they ate is discussed and broken down. Suge knight reveals tupac spoke about faking his own death.
A reminder that tupac is still alive and living in cuba consequence. The 7 day theory was the first album released posthumously by tupac under the name makaveli. In one of his interviews, he mentions he had read a book on machiavelli. Aug 30, 2016 faking your own death takes work and lots of cash. He advocates in his book to fake your death to fool your enemies. It was released on november 5, 1996, almost two months after his death. Another day, another new revelation about the feigned death of tupac shakur, or 2pac, the.
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