He famously went straight from the prison gates to the studio, recording the intro track "Ambitionz Az a Ridah" that very same night.
The album's creation was a race against time and a display of raw work ethic.
The title itself, , was a literal reflection of Shakur's life at the time.
2Pac was released from prison on October 13, 1995, after Suge Knight posted his $1.4 million bail.