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The case returned to the spotlight in July when
Here’s what to know about one of the most infamous fatal shootings in hip-hop history:
WHAT’S NEW IN THE INVESTIGATION?
Authorities on Friday arrested
Shakur was gunned down while riding in a car on the
In July, authorities executed a warrant in the nearby city of
Details from the warrant obtained by The Associated Press shows detectives collected multiple computers, a cellular telephone, “documentary documents,” a
WHAT HAPPENED THE NIGHT SHAKUR WAS SHOT?
The 25-year-old rapper was traveling in a black
After the bout, Shakur, Knight and associates were involved in a fight at the hotel.
While driving down the Las Vegas Strip, a white
Shakur was rushed to a hospital, where he died six days later.
WHAT IS THE RAPPER’S LEGACY?
Shakur is one of the most prolific figures in hip-hop, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli. His professional music career only lasted five years, but he sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including the diamond-certified album “All Eyez on Me,” which was packed with hits including “California Love (Remix),” “I Ain’t Mad at Cha” and “How Do U Want It.”
Shakur had five No. 1 albums including “Me Against the World” in 1995 and “All Eyez on Me” in 1996, along with three posthumous releases: 1996’s “The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory,” 2001’s “Until the End of Time” and 2004’s “Loyal to the Game.”
The six-time
As a rising actor, Shakur starred in several popular films such as
In April, a five-part FX docuseries called “
Earlier this year, Shakur received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“He defied the distinction between art and activism,” said radio personality Big Boy, who emceed the ceremony.
Shakur has been remembered with museum exhibits, including “Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free” in 2021 and “All Eyez on Me” at the
WHAT ABOUT HIS BIGGEST RIVALRY?
Shakur’s death came amid his feud with rap rival the Notorious B.I.G., who was fatally shot six months later. At the time, both rappers were in the middle of the infamous
The feud was ignited after Shakur was seriously wounded in another shooting during a robbery in the lobby of a midtown
Shakur openly accused B.I.G. and Sean “Diddy” Combs of having prior knowledge of the shooting, which both vehemently denied. The shooting sparked enough of a feud that created a serious divide within the hip-hop community and fans.
The
Diss tracks were delivered to drive home their ferocious points across. Shakur released the aggressive single “Hit ’Em Up,” which took aim at B.I.G., who on the other hand returned with “Who Shot Ya?,” a record that was received as a taunt. However, B.I.G. claimed the song was not directed toward Shakur.
MORE ON SHAKUR'S LIFE AND CAREER
Shakur was born
As a member of the
That same year, Shakur achieved individual recognition with the album "2Pacalypse Now,″ which spawned the successful singles "Trapped" and "Brenda’s Got a Baby."
The album, with references to police officers being killed, drew notoriety when a lawyer claimed a man accused of killing a
In 1993, Shakur followed up with the sophomore album, which produced songs ”I Get Around," "Keep Ya Head Up″ and "Papa’z Song,″ and he was nominated for an American Music Award as best new rap hip-hop artist.
The following year he appeared with hip-hop group Thug Life on the "Above The Rim″ soundtrack and on the group’s album "Volume 1.″ In a photo on the album liner, he framed his face between his two extended middle fingers.
He was convicted of sexually abusing a fan in 1994 and served several months in a
While incarcerated, Shakur indicated he was rethinking his lifestyle. He had support from Black leaders including the Rev.
“Thug Life to me is dead. If it’s real, let somebody else represent it, because I’m tired of it,″ Shakur told
Shakur was up-front about his troubled life in the 1995 release “Me Against
“It ain’t easy being me. ... Will I see the penitentiary, or will I stay free?″ Shakur rapped on the album, which produced the
The
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