E16 Tupac Shakur (part 1 of 2)

Brothers in Crime

Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential, best-selling rappers of all time despite his untimely death at only 25 years old. To really understand the circumstances surrounding his murder–which officially remains unsolved to this day–you have to know who he was, where he was from, and how the world he lived in had influenced him. In this first of two parts about Tupac, we not only discuss his beginnings but also various crimes that impacted the trajectory of his life.

The following are links to resources we discussed during or reviewed in preparation for this episode:

Tupac Shakur’s Sudden Death and the Life He Left Behind | Vanity Fair

Former Las Vegas Club 662 Owner Suge Knight Faces 28 Years in Prison After Plea Deal Made Days Before Jury Trial to Begin in L.A.

Tupac's final words revealed by police officer on scene of murder | CNN

Tupac Shakur: Biography, Rapper, Actor

Suge Knight Disses Diddy at The Source Awards - Today in Hip-Hop - XXL

Biggie & Puffy Break Their Silence — ’96 VIBE Cover Story [PG.3]

The Mystery Surrounding Tupac Shakur's Death

Keffe D’s book (with the really long title)

Tupac-Related Vegas Raid Ends with Intense Face-Off, Two People Removed

Who Killed Tupac Shakur? - Los Angeles Times

Possible Link of 'Puffy' Combs to Fatal Shooting Being Probed - Los Angeles Times

Death Row-Bad Boy Feud - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

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