The All Eyez On Me song is a hip-hop classic. But why was Deck’s verse removed?
Last updated: June 8th 2025
Got My Mind Made Up by 2Pac is one of the most important posse-cuts in hip-hop history. At the time, the beat was so unique, that Dr.Dre claimed he cooked it up before the track’s producer, Daz Dillinger, put the record straight.
Featuring several high-profile names, it was an intersection between East and West Coast rappers, showing that the beef wasn’t as full-blown as the press made it out to be.
Featured Rappers
Jumping on the beat was Kurupt, Redman, Method Man, and the producer, Daz Dillinger. Yet, at the end of the song, another voice can be heard and was none other than – Inspectah Deck. We explain.
The Wu-Tang member can be heard chanting – “I-N-S the Rebel, Wist, bliss, this Sis’, bliss.” Spelling out his name right at the death was a big inclusion, and his trademark stamp no less. But why didn’t he lay down some bars? The answer is, he did.
The verse Deck (Jason Hunter) recorded was a potently charged, visceral performance. It was so good, in fact, that some believed Pac was jealous of his skill. However, the jury is still out.
Why Was the Verse Removed?
Producer Daz Dillinger explained that several artists were lined up for Shakur’s tune. This also included Inspectah Deck and Lady of Rage.
Rage had already reserved her verse for her own album, leaving a vacant spot. However, it was later claimed that 2Pac deemed the track was too long, opting to have Deck’s slot removed.
“Sounds so underground, I write my rhymes on fossils” – INS
Method Man’s recollection is somewhat different, saying INS’s contribution was too good and that he “murdered that s***.” Redman remarked that 2Pac wanted “everything fresh,” while Kurupt claimed Deck was rapping acappella and that Shakur asked Daz to cut it.
He later snuck the rapper’s adlibs into the finished work as a nod to the fact the rebel was indeed “in the house” and present at the time of recording. However, many have speculated that because the artist (also known as Rollie Fingers) was so good, Pac feared being shown up on his own album.
Final Thoughts and Lyrics
One thing is for sure, no one seems to know the answer. If you believe the latter explanation, judge it for yourself by reading the lyrics below. However, as the track was nearly five minutes long with Deck occupying the sixth verse, Tupac’s logic might be justified. What do you think?
“I set the mic in flames, my name’s INS the Rebel!
Murder one style, smash mind states to pebbles
Mental terrorist, specialist at this
Menacin’ lyricist, leave crews defenseless
Hand designed landmines lick off like 9’s
To paralyze everythin’, ears ring like door chimes
Heads start to turn like police who pass
Here to blast, my crew rush through like tear gas
Fuck a mask, we lace the place like the marshals
Sparkle like diamonds, but harmful as car fumes
Reckless rhymes start, relentless, ruckus
And fuck up the party for you payin’ motherfuckers!
Once I commence for you ladies and gents
I kick rhymes sharper than barbwire fence
The live and direct from Killah Hill Projects
Staten Island, New York, you can’t help but to hawk
Lay it on you gentle, that’s if you want it hostile
Sounds so underground, I write my rhymes on fossils
Tunes like this force me to get you open
Lyrically wet ya up until you’re soakin’”
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