The Houston legend celebrates his 55th with a live band and heartfelt performance of his classic collaboration with 2Pac
Houston’s own Scarface celebrated his 55th birthday with a show that reminded everyone why he remains one of the most revered voices in hip-hop history. The rapper, producer, and multi-instrumentalist—born Brad Terrence Jordan—took the stage at Houston’s Bayou Music Center on November 14, for a sold-out “birthday bash and celebration of life.”
What began as a night of nostalgia quickly turned into a powerful statement of endurance. Scarface, dressed in a navy suit and fedora, delivered a deeply emotional guitar performance of his classic “Smile” — the 1997 anthem that features a posthumous verse from 2Pac. Fans in attendance called the moment “spiritual,” a fitting tribute from one of hip-hop’s most introspective artists to one of its most immortal voices.
The Legacy of “Smile”
Released on The Untouchable album in 1997, “Smile” was one of the final collaborations between Scarface and 2Pac before the latter’s death. The song became an enduring message about perseverance through hardship, with 2Pac’s verse—recorded shortly before his murder. So, it’s serving as both haunting and inspirational.
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Produced by Scarface and Mike Dean, the song samples The Isley Brothers’ “Make Me Say It Again Girl”, blending soulful instrumentation with gritty Southern realism. Its interlude—“Through all the rain and the pain, you gotta keep your sense of humor”—are still quoted today. Therefore, standing as one of the genre’s great testaments to resilience…