I am not a fan of his music or even rap music in general but his death had a huge impact. He was an icon, a role model to many people of my generation. He was like Kurt Cobain and other musicians who dare to speak the truth in their music and therefore the masses respond. He was much more than your average gangster, money and women kind of guy. He, in the midst of his rap rivalries, was speaking about change. His death definitely left its mark on the 90's.