Runnin' (Dying to Live)

"Runnin' (Dying to Live)" is a song by American hip hop artist 2Pac (Tupac Shakur), released posthumously in 2003 on the soundtrack for the documentary Tupac: Resurrection and later included on his album Resurrection. The song features The Notorious B.I.G., creating a rare collaboration between the two iconic rappers who were central figures in the East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry of the 1990s.

The track consists of verses from both 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. originally recorded for separate, unfinished songs. 2Pac's verse was taken from a track titled "Runnin' From tha Police," recorded in 1994 and addressing police brutality. The Notorious B.I.G.'s verse originated from a 1993 freestyle recorded during a radio appearance. Producer Eminem masterfully combined the two verses into a cohesive song.

The song's title, "Runnin' (Dying to Live)," reflects the themes of mortality and the constant threat of violence prevalent in the lives and music of both artists. It speaks to the pressures of fame, the dangers of street life, and the rappers' awareness of their vulnerability. The song is considered significant for uniting two artists who were often portrayed as adversaries, promoting a message of peace and reconciliation within the hip hop community. It also exemplifies the posthumous release and remixing of existing material common in the wake of both rappers' deaths.