This was history in the making. Tupac Shakur performed on July 4, 1996 at the House of Blues for what would become his last show before his sorrowful death just two months afterward. Including Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, and Outlawz, this performance was a brutally honest display of the energy, fire, and dominance that made 2Pac renowned, with best by his side Death Row Records.
The scene was electrifying. 2Pac’s characteristic enthusiasm and power started producing hit after hit from the time he set foot on the stage. The setlist was packed; songs like Ambitionz AZ a Ridah, Hail Mary, and California Love held the audience fixed and hare upon every word. 2Pac in his heyday had a commanding presence, flawless delivery, and unrivaled energy—this confirms why he was the voice of a generation.
Death Row HOB, 2pac’s Last Concert, July 4, 1996
Knowing this was his final performance makes viewing it now even more moving. We lost too soon the ability and passion in each line, every movement, hits different. He lived his music, projecting the streets, battles, and victories onto the scene with uninhibited force, not just performing.
If you too felt this, you should go see his Club 662 performance of Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Shot in a close locale, this uncommon video shows 2Pac in total control, releasing his verses with the same unapologetic passion that turned him into a star.
2pac – Ambitionz Az A Ridah (Live) (Club 662)
These shows display 2Pac at his very best—from House of Blues to Club 662. His songs, his words, and his energy still exist, showing that nobody does it like Pac even several decades down the road. Follow his official social pages if you wish to stay current with exclusive footage and rare materials—his impact will never fade.