Have you ever heard a verse that hits so hard it stops you mid-scroll? That was Tupac Shakur. He didn’t just rhyme—he cracked reality wide open with bars that felt like someone finally said what no one dared to. Tracks like “Changes” didn’t care about genre lines; they hit nerves. And that kind of raw, fearless truth? It sticks with artists, no matter what lane they’re in. Take Ciara Wilson, for instance.

She’s the queen of silky hooks and dancefloor anthems, sliding through R&B and pop like it’s second nature. And why not? See it this way: one minute Ciara is whispering sweet nothings on a love ballad, the next she’s dropping the ultimate dance track—and somehow, it all works. The kicker? Well, even in the middle of glitz and groove, there’s a part of her tuned into something deeper. Something real. Something Pac.

Let’s cut to the chase. During an interview with L’OFFICIEL, Ciara revealed that Tupac was one of her biggest musical influences. Courtesy? It’s her dad who introduced her to Tupac. When asked, “What do you take from his (Tupac’s) style?” Ciara explained how Tupac was the epitome of the ultimate artist and entertainer.

“Tupac is probably my favorite rapper of all time. He was a true lyricist, but his melodies were so incredible and infectious,” she said. “He would be deep through his lyrics, but his songs would resonate with everyone—it was music for the world. He always had a very clear perspective on what he was writing about, and I have a great appreciation for that.” And honestly, she’s not wrong.

Pac could wrap the weight of the world in such a way that you’d find yourself grooving on his lyrics even before realizing that he just dropped a truth bomb on your soul. And it’s not just limited to one song. It’s with every freaking track. Whether through “Keep Ya Head Up” or “Brenda’s Got a Baby,” Pac made pain poetic, made struggle feel seen, and somehow made the hard stuff beautiful. Talk about an artist who doesn’t fade. It lingers. And for an artist like Ciara, that kind of influence? Yeah, it’s home.

“When I write songs, she continued, “my strong suit is melodies. Tupac was just the epitome of the ultimate artist and entertainer. He was very bold in his choices. He seemed unapologetic in his choices, and like he knew who he was. All of these things, to me, really describe what a true artist should look like.” It makes sense, right? See, Ciara has been a whole vibe—call her smooth or stylish, but always sure of herself. No wonder it mirrors that same unapologetic energy Pac brought to every track.

Of course, you’ll find her serving choreography and high notes instead of verses and verses, and there’s no doubt about that. But the intent? Still the same. She absolutely knows what she wants to say. I mean, take “Like a Boy,” for instance—she just flipped the script on gender roles with zero hesitation. And how can we forget “Rooted,” dropped while she was pregnant, tackled Black pride and resilience head-on. Sound familiar? That’s Pac energy.

At the end of the day, we can just say that when Ciara said that Tupac was one of her biggest musical influences, she wasn’t just talking the talk. She’d be floating over beats and dropping hooks that stick in your head for weeks. And behind that? There’s a soul. There’s a message. There’s Pac.

Russell Wilson can’t help himself while admiring Ciara

At this point, if we say that Russell Wilson and Ciara Wilson are both making waves in their respective gigs, then it won’t be wrong. The reason? Well, on one side, Wilson just inked a one-year deal with the New York Giants. On the other hand, there’s his wife, Ciara, who’s making some spicy headlines after she released her new song “Ecstasy” on Friday.

And while all this buzz was floating around, Ciara’s been doing what Ciara does best—serving absolute heat. Yep, she’s out there promoting her latest track Ecstasy, and she dropped a behind-the-scenes clip that had folks pausing and rewatching. The star of the show? A foldable chair. No kidding. She hit a slick, sultry routine on it like gravity was just a suggestion. Her caption? “Defy Gravity with me… A foldable chair is all you need :)” Like… who else could make furniture feel that flirty?

To make her promotions even more interesting, the internet-breaking moment came on Tuesday when she was announced as the latest cover star of renowned fashion magazine L’Officiel USA. The publication broke the news on social media, and since then, the 39-year-old singer has been getting all the appreciation she could get. And one of her biggest fans is none other than her husband, the Giants’ QB, Russell Wilson.

We can just say Wilson is nothing but proud of his wife as he re-shared L’Officiel USA’s post of Ciara on his social media handle with a beautiful message. “Wow😍😍🔥🔥 So proud of you baby!!!” He wrote. Stick with us, because that’s not all. Because, of course, how could he be content with just one post? In fact, the ten-time Pro Bowler QB shared another picture of Ciara and wrote, “My Queen. So beautiful. Proud of you baby!”

That said, the couple is full-on celebration mood lately. And why not? Whether it’s a $21 million deal for Russ with the Giants or Ciara’s latest single, there are a lot of things for the couple to celebrate right now. As for Wilson, he’s probably gearing up to start his 2025 campaign with the Giants anytime soon.