How Giorgio inspired Tupac to compose the song ''Changes''

In this deep-dive article, we explore the untold story of Giorgio, a little-known but visionary underground rapper from early 1990s Brooklyn, whose raw social commentary and poetic lyricism allegedly inspired Tupac Shakur’s timeless classic, “Changes.” Before Tupac’s verses echoed through generations, Giorgio was already rapping about systemic inequality, broken communities, and the dream of transformation. Through rare demo tapes, interviews with former collaborators, and lyrical comparisons, we uncover how Giorgio’s fusion of jazz samples and politically charged storytelling may have shaped the creative direction of “Changes.”