Don't know when the fuck Hail Mary came into it, but I agree.
I know it did well but, like I say, the essence of the song is such that I cannot put it in the same category as most 'pop' songs.
There are exceptions to be made & this is one of them. And believe me when I say, it is the message of the song rather than 2Pac that makes me feel this way about it.
As for the double standard.
On one hand you've got an artist (Artist A) whose songs have a 'pop' beat, pretty throwaway lyrics & songs which were always intended to be a 'pop' song.
On one hand you've got an artist (Artist A) whose songs have a 'pop' beat, pretty throwaway lyrics & songs which were always intended to be a 'pop' song.
On the other hand you've got an artist (Artist B) whose songs have insightful lyrics, passion, were never meant to be 'pop' songs & either, 1. somehow became a hit, or 2. had a 'pop' beat put under the lyrics after the artist was dead.
I suppose this is a double standard, but it is one I agree with.