A second version, often called the "Me Against the World" version due to initially being slated to appear on that album, featured the same beat as the "Thug Life" version but had a different 2Pac verse and the chorus was sung by a child rapper named Lil' Vicious. It never released due to the controversy surrounding children performing in adult-themed media. In this case, "Runnin'" talked about drugs and shooting at cops, themes considered inappropriate for children. 2Pac's fallout with The Notorious B.I.G. also contributed to the decision not to feature the song on the album.