30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
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"The funny thing about it is Tupac is actually an East Coast rapper."
— Jeff Pearlman , Academic
"His activism was his art, his lyrics."
— Santi Elijah Holley , Academic
Key People
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is a former gang boss accused of orchestrating Tupac's murder.
Jeff Pearlman is an author known for writing about Tupac Shakur and his legacy.
Santi Elijah Holley is an author who has written about Tupac's life and the Black liberation movement.
Suge Knight was the CEO of Death Row Records, the record label associated with Tupac Shakur.
Tupac Shakur was an influential American rapper and poet known for his impactful lyrics and activism.
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It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
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