Look at the cover of R U Still Down.
Its 2pac, in the dark, with his two fingers over his lips, as if he is saying "shhh", almost as if he is hiding out.
The first song is Redemption, with the nigga hollering out "Yall cant kill me"...
Redemption or to redeem- defined as follows
1.To recover ownership of by paying a specified sum.
2.To pay off (a promissory note, for example).
3.To turn in (coupons, for example) and receive something in exchange.
4.To fulfill (a pledge, for example).
5.To convert into cash: redeem stocks.
6.To set free; rescue or ransom.
7.To save from a state of sinfulness and its consequences. See Synonyms at save 1.
8.To make up for: The low price of the clothes dryer redeems its lack of special features.
9.To restore the honor, worth, or reputation of: You botched the last job but can redeem yourself on this one.
10.Christianity Salvation from sin through Jesus's sacrifice.
All relevant definitions. I like 10 though, remember the cover of Makaveli, Pac on a cross depicting himself as Jesus
"Black Stary Night" interlude- at the end u clearly hear pac say "Im not going alive"
Im telling u go back and check that shit, easily missed if ur not aware of whats being said.