2pac Ft. The Notorious B.i.g. - Runnin (dying To Live) Apr 2026

The track's history is as complex as the relationship between the two artists.

"Runnin' (Dying to Live)" isn't just a song; it’s a symbolic bridge between two of hip-hop’s most legendary figures, released years after their tragic deaths. Released on September 30, 2003, it served as the lead single for the documentary soundtrack . The Evolution of a Collaboration 2Pac ft. The Notorious B.I.G. - Runnin (Dying To Live)

The original song was intended for various projects, including 2Pac’s Me Against the World and the Thug Life album, but it was shelved as the feud between the two escalated. The track's history is as complex as the

In 2003, Eminem produced a new version of the song. He replaced the original beat and hook with a sample from Edgar Winter’s 1971 blues-rock song, "Dying to Live". Lyrical Meaning and Themes The Evolution of a Collaboration The original song