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News: reports and blog from 2006 to 2026

From album rumors to the murder trial: all reports and blog posts from 2006 to 2026, backed by sources.

Announced albums, DVDs, rumors, and investigations: from 2006 on, the site recorded what was happening around Tupac Shakur. Back then, the project operated under the names Thuglove.de and United-Tupac.Com. Alongside the Tupac news came reports from the wider hip-hop world, supplemented from 2007 by a blog featuring opinion pieces. More reports followed from 2012 on, up to the murder trial in 2026.

All entries are backed by sources. Each post bears its original date and recounts, from today’s perspective, what was reported back then. The “What happened next” section clarifies in each case whether an announcement came true or a rumor was confirmed.

The blog posts from 2007 and 2008 are designated as archive notes. They reflect the opinion of the author at the time and put it in perspective from a distance. All information is current as of October 2026.

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Apr 26, 2006

Dead Prez and the Outlawz: Can't Sell Dope Forever

Two crews, one stance: How Dead Prez and Tupac's Outlawz launched their joint project "Can't Sell Dope Forever" in the summer of 2006.

Apr 29, 2006

Thugangel.de: Tribute to Tupac and the Documentary 'Thug Angel'

In April 2006, Thugangel.de returned online: no longer as a community, but as a tribute to Tupac and a thank-you to the documentary 'Thug Angel'.

Apr 29, 2006

Tupac-Resurrection.de Goes Online

A tribute to the Oscar-nominated documentary: On April 29, 2006, fan project Tupac-Resurrection.de went online, complete with a forum and music video plans.

Jul 31, 2006

Fan Video for "When Ur Hero Falls"

A music video of its own in memory of Tupac: How the site visualized the song "When Ur Hero Falls" from "The Rose, Vol. 2" in July 2006.

Sep 15, 2006

Jay-Z: First Details on the Comeback Album

In September 2006, word of Jay-Z's return from retirement leaked: how “Presidential Gala” became the number-one album “Kingdom Come”.

Sep 15, 2006

New Album Details: Who Was Supposed to Appear on Pac's Life in 2006

Chamillionaire, Big Daddy Kane, and 50 Cent: in September 2006, big names circulated for Pac's Life, but in the end, only one made the album.

Sep 15, 2006

Snoop Dogg on His Time with Tupac

On the tenth anniversary of his death, Snoop Dogg spoke to AllHipHop about studio pace, courtroom loyalty, and posthumous songs. The interview's key points.

Sep 15, 2006

The Game vs. Ras Kass: Clash at the Element Club

Two versions, a diss, and a club dispute: How The Game and Ras Kass clashed in September 2006, and Game's album rose to No. 1.

Sep 15, 2006

TV Pick 2006: Juice, City War on ProSieben

Late-night schedule on ProSieben: How the site remembered 1992's “Juice” in 2006 and Tupac's first major film role as Roland Bishop.

Sep 28, 2006

"International" with Zola? A Rumor from Fall 2006

In fall 2006, "International" with Zola was considered a new 2Pac song. The track actually came out-just with entirely different guests than expected.

Sep 28, 2006

Beanie Sigel Announces Departure from Def Jam

A mixtape as a parting gift: In September 2006, Beanie Sigel announced his exit from Def Jam, but the split took one more album.

Sep 28, 2006

First Single from Pac's Life: Swizz Beatz and Bone Thugs

A single with Bone Thugs and Swizz Beatz: In September 2006, the site announced the new 2Pac album. But the track had long been circulating as a promo.

Sep 28, 2006

Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Son Unique, the album that never came out

Two years after ODB's death, "A Son Unique" was due in November 2006. On release day Roc-A-Fella halted the album-physically it never came out.

Sep 28, 2006

Snoop Dogg: Tha Blue Carpet Treatment

In the fall of 2006, Snoop Dogg rolled out a blue carpet for the West Coast with his eighth studio album, on the same day as Jay-Z and Tupac.

Sep 29, 2006

Mistah F.A.B. Signs with Atlantic

Bidding war, major deal, and an album that never came out: how Mistah F.A.B. signed with Atlantic in 2006 at the height of the hyphy wave.

Sep 29, 2006

Reverend Run and Justine Simmons Lose Their Daughter

In September 2006, Rev Run and his wife Justine lost their newborn daughter Victoria. The family dealt openly with their grief on their reality show.

Sep 29, 2006

Royce da 5'9" Headed to Prison

A year in prison instead of the usual 30 days: why the sentencing of Royce da 5'9" in fall 2006 marked the low point before his breakthrough.

Oct 10, 2006

Gridlock’d as a Steelbook DVD

In October 2006, the site reported a steelbook edition of “Gridlock’d.” What the DVD promised, and why the film was not Tupac's last role after all.

Oct 11, 2006

Pac's Life: Rumors and Reality

In October 2006, a tracklist for "Pac's Life" featuring stars like Kanye West and 50 Cent circulated. Most of them were missing from the finished album.

Oct 17, 2006

Special Edition of Live at the House of Blues

Sunset Strip meets Club 662: In October 2006, the site announced an expanded reissue of the concert DVD 'Live at the House of Blues'.

Nov 3, 2006

Pac's Life Available for Pre-Order

Pre-orders for 'Pac's Life' in November 2006: How Interscope promoted Tupac's work rate and what became of the final posthumous studio album.

Dec 14, 2006

Jada Pinkett Smith honors Tupac with a theater

One million dollars for her old school in Baltimore: How Jada Pinkett Smith dedicated the new theater to her school friend Tupac Shakur in late 2006.

Jan 24, 2007

Makaveli Branded: A Dedicated Online Store for Germany

In January 2007, Makaveli Branded launched its German store with fashion for men and women. A few years later, the brand had vanished again.

Sep 14, 2007

Tupac Shakur: The 11th Anniversary and the Night in Las Vegas

On the 11th anniversary in 2007, the site revisited Tupac's last night in Las Vegas: chronicle from the shots to the 2026 verdict, re-examined and corrected.

Oct 14, 2007

"2Pac Is Alive": A Blog Post Against the Return Myth

Number games around the 7 Day Theory and alleged return myths: How the blog argued against "2Pac is alive" in 2007 and what the facts show.

Oct 18, 2007

Radio Staples: "Changes" and "California Love"

Eleven years after Tupac's death, "Changes" and "California Love" aired almost daily on radio. A 2007 blog note and the reasons for their lasting success.

Oct 19, 2007

On the Trail of 2Pac's Killer: The Suge Knight Case (Part 1)

In 2007, the blog floated the theory that Suge Knight planned Tupac's murder. What was behind the speculation, which details were wrong, and what is proven.

Oct 19, 2007

On the Trail of 2Pac's Killer: The Suge Knight Case (Part 2)

From the Quad Studios robbery to Kadafi's death: how the blog made Suge Knight the mastermind in 2007, and what the facts say.

Oct 29, 2007

How could 2Pac record so many songs?

Ten years after Tupac's death, albums were still appearing. How he worked nonstop in the studio and why posthumous releases prove no conspiracy.

Nov 1, 2007

Attacks on the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center

A noose around Tupac's statue and a message of reconciliation: How Afeni Shakur's arts center became the target of vandals in 2007.

Nov 15, 2007

Napoleon's Path to Islam (Part 1): The Encounter with Kadafi

From childhood trauma via the Outlawz to Islam: how Napoleon found Tupac through Yaki Kadafi. A 2007 archive interview, newly contextualized.

Nov 15, 2007

Why 2Pac? A Question for Readers

In 2007, the blog asked its readers what made Tupac so special. A look back at the arguments, the Black Panther roots, and later honors.

Nov 18, 2007

Napoleon's path to Islam (part 2): Tupac's death

Archive note: in part two of the 2007 interview, Napoleon talked about Death Row, Tupac's last days and the question of what comes after death.

Dec 2, 2007

Secret Messages in "Unconditional Love"?

Played backward, allegedly full of messages: how the blog examined rumors around “Unconditional Love” in 2007, and remained skeptical.

Dec 3, 2007

Two Best-of Albums Instead of a Double CD: Thug and Life

Two separate CDs for €18.99 each and only one new song apiece: why the best-of albums “Thug” and “Life” upset many fans in December 2007.

Dec 4, 2007

"Suge Knight had Tupac killed"? A claim from 2007

In late 2007, the site reported that Suge Knight had Tupac murdered. Arrests never followed-in 2026, a Las Vegas jury found Keffe D guilty.

Feb 10, 2008

The Notorious B.I.G. vs. 2Pac: Friends Who Became Enemies

Two friends from Brooklyn? In 2008, this blog made bold claims about Tupac and Biggie. A fact check on the myths and the 2026 murder verdict.

Apr 13, 2008

300 Unreleased Songs as a Box Set: An Announcement from 2008

In 2008, a box set with over 300 unreleased songs was discussed. The originals remained in the archive, the hoped-for feature film arrived years later.

Apr 13, 2008

Tupac vs. Biggie: The 2008 Conspiracy Theory

In 2008, Alicia Keys saw the government behind the rap war. What the archive site made of it, and what remained in court in 2026.

Aug 3, 2008

2Pac, his true face (part 1): Tupac and his opponents

Tupac as a political martyr: In 2008, a blog post defended Shakur against the media. What was claimed back then, and what is historically documented.

Aug 3, 2008

2Pac, His True Face (Part 2): Media Image and Legacy

Wiretapped by the state, exploited by his label: how a 2008 blog post interpreted Tupac's conflicts, and what the facts prove.

Aug 3, 2008

2Pac, his true face (part 3): how did the murder really happen?

Feud as show, the state as murderer: What the blog claimed in 2008 about Tupac's death, and how the 2026 verdict ended the speculation.

Feb 2, 2011

2pac.com Ahead of the Relaunch

A countdown, an advance screenshot, and criticism of poker ads: How 2pac.com stood before its relaunch in early 2011-and what went live in late 2011.

2012

Tupac News 2012: Year in Review

From the virtual appearance at Coachella to new leads from 1994: all 22 verified news reports of 2012 on Tupac Shakur, his estate, and work.

Feb 28, 2012

Casting for the Tupac Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me"

Rappers wanted, theater experience not required: In late February 2012, casting began in New York for Kenny Leon's Tupac musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me".

Mar 18, 2012

Arranged to Meet in Las Vegas: Nas on His Meeting With Tupac

A fight almost broke out, then they wanted to make peace: In March 2012, Nas spoke about his final encounter with Tupac.

Apr 15, 2012

Tupac as a Projection at the Coachella Festival

Nearly 16 years after his death, Tupac was back on stage: as a digital projection alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at the 2012 Coachella festival.

Apr 16, 2012

Afeni Shakur's Blessing for the Coachella Performance

According to TMZ, Dr. Dre asked for permission beforehand and donated to the foundation. Afeni Shakur watched via livestream and was reportedly thrilled.

Apr 16, 2012

How the Tupac Projection Was Made and What It Cost

Four months of work, not a true hologram: How AV Concepts and Digital Domain brought the Tupac projection to the Coachella stage for Dr. Dre in 2012.

Apr 17, 2012

Hologram Performance Divides the Hip-Hop Scene

Nas called it "genius," others reacted with skepticism: how Tupac's hologram at Coachella 2012 divided the hip-hop scene.

Apr 17, 2012

On Tour with the Projection: The Rumor Around Dre and Snoop

The Wall Street Journal reported tour plans with the Tupac projection. Dre showed interest, but waved it off a few days later.

Apr 20, 2012

Suge Knight: Tupac Might 'Not Even Be Dead'

Amid the hologram debate, Suge Knight claimed on the radio in April 2012 that Tupac was still alive. He provided no evidence for his theory.

Apr 22, 2012

Dr. Dre: the Tupac projection was "strictly for Coachella"

After the second Coachella weekend, Dr. Dre denied touring plans for the Tupac projection without ruling them out entirely.

Apr 26, 2012

Sales Jump After Coachella: 571 Percent Gain for “Greatest Hits”

Measurable post-Coachella effect: Tupac's “Greatest Hits” jumped 571 percent and returned to the Billboard 200 for the first time since 2000.

May 16, 2012

"Totally false": Tupac's family contradicts Suge Knight

Suge Knight claimed Tupac was homophobic. Via TMZ, his family called that "totally false"—and pointed to Gianni Versace.

May 31, 2012

VH1 Documentary Shows Tupac's Outburst on 'Yo! MTV Raps'

Billboard previews a clip from the VH1 documentary on 'Yo! MTV Raps': Tupac's 1993 interview that landed him in jail for 15 days shortly afterward.

Jun 23, 2012

Titanium Lion in Cannes for "Virtual 2Pac"

On June 23, 2012, Cannes Lions awarded "Virtual 2Pac" a Titanium Lion: Digital Domain's technology was honored, not a Tupac work.

Jun 25, 2012

Report: Jimmy Henchman allegedly admitted involvement in the 1994 attack

Did Jimmy Henchman admit the Quad Studios attack? The Village Voice reported it in 2012, citing transcripts; his lawyer denied it.

Jul 19, 2012

Kendrick Lamar Recalls the "California Love" Shoot in Compton

On his father's shoulders in the middle of Compton: How Kendrick Lamar watched Tupac and Dr. Dre shoot "California Love" as a child.

Sep 12, 2012

Digital Domain: Bankruptcy After the Tupac Projection

In April, Digital Domain created the Tupac projection for Coachella; five months later the studio was broke: Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Sep 13, 2012

140 Characters per Theory: Chuck Philips Tweets on the 16th Anniversary

Bite-sized on Twitter: How journalist Chuck Philips spread new allegations about the murders of Tupac and Biggie on the 16th anniversary in 2012.

Sep 19, 2012

Tony Danza: Mail for Tupac in Prison

A sitcom star writes to the cell: In September 2012, Tony Danza spoke about exchanging letters with the imprisoned Tupac in 1995.

Oct 4, 2012

Chuck Philips Posts Unreleased 1995 Tupac Recordings Online

Shortly after his release, amid the 'All Eyez On Me' sessions: Chuck Philips posted unreleased audio recordings with Tupac online in 2012.

Nov 19, 2012

Ford Advertises with Tupac's Poem "The Rose That Grew From Concrete"

A car out of concrete, set to Tupac's verses: how Ford advertised with 'The Rose That Grew From Concrete' in 2012-and what clearance questions remained open.

Nov 20, 2012

Kickstarter Campaign for Tupac's Screenplay "Live 2 Tell"

$250,000 via Kickstarter: How NStar Studios tried in 2012 to bring Tupac's only screenplay, "Live 2 Tell", from prison to the big screen.

Nov 29, 2012

Tupac and James Brown on the "Django Unchained" Soundtrack

Tupac's hook meets James Brown's classic: Claudio Cueni mixed the mashup "Unchained" for Quentin Tarantino's western "Django Unchained".

2013

Tupac News 2013: Year in Review

New management, dispute over unreleased master tapes, and momentum for the biopic: 18 verified reports on Tupac from 2013.

Jan 16, 2013

Live in Cinemas and Clubs: Tupac Foundation Plans Concert Series

Live concerts in cinemas and clubs: In 2013, the Tupac Foundation planned a series with Velocity World Media for new talent to raise funds.

Feb 5, 2013

Recordings for "One Nation": Video from Tupac's Final Week

In the studio with Duck Down: Director Gobi M. Rahimi posted footage from Tupac's final week of life for the East-West project "One Nation".

Feb 18, 2013

Estate Moves to Jampol: Afeni Wants to Release the "Entire Body of Work"

Alongside the Doors, now Tupac: Jeffrey Jampol takes over the estate, and Afeni Shakur wants to make the entire body of work accessible to fans.

Mar 12, 2013

Biopic Director Antoine Fuqua: Deal in Place, Script Missing

Contract signed, script unfinished: why director Antoine Fuqua put the brakes on the Tupac biopic in 2013 and which writers were in talks.

Mar 12, 2013

Ten Weeks for Coachella: Digital Domain Looks Back at the Tupac Projection

Ten weeks instead of over a year: At SXSW, Ed Ulbrich explained how the Coachella figure was created. A year later, The Source asks about the ethics.

Mar 27, 2013

Tupac's Hat from "California Love" Under the Hammer

The Biltmore hat from the "California Love" video was up for auction in March 2013-consigned by the ex-wife of Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil.

Apr 1, 2013

Tyga Releases "Hit 'Em Up" with Tupac Samples and Jadakiss

Not a cover, but a vocal puzzle: How Tyga brought together old Tupac lines and Jadakiss on "Hit 'Em Up" for "Hotel California" in 2013.

Apr 30, 2013

Tupac's Former Bodyguard Frank Alexander Is Dead

On the night of the 1996 murder, he was Tupac's only bodyguard: AllHipHop reported Frank Alexander's death on April 30, 2013. Circumstances remained unclear.

May 2, 2013

Assata Shakur on the FBI Terrorist List

Two million dollar bounty: The FBI places Tupac's godmother Assata Shakur on its list of most wanted terrorists as the first woman.

May 15, 2013

After Tupac: Eazy-E and ODB to Appear as Holograms

Following Tupac's Coachella performance, Rock the Bells brings Eazy-E and Ol' Dirty Bastard to the stage virtually-with their families' blessing.

Jun 21, 2013

Hollywood Walk of Fame: Star Announced for Tupac

Announced for the Walk of Fame in 2013, unveiled in 2023: Tupac's star on Hollywood Boulevard was nearly ten years in the making.

Jun 24, 2013

Tupac Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" Set for Broadway

Tupac's songs on Broadway, but without him as a character on stage: Kenny Leon plans the musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" for the 2013-14 season.

Jul 18, 2013

Gillie Da Kid: Tupac Role in Planned Suge Knight Film

The script ready, training underway: in 2013 Gillie Da Kid announced he would play Tupac in a film about Suge Knight. But confirmation never came.

Aug 1, 2013

Clearance by Letter: Icona Pop Asks Afeni Shakur for a Tupac Sample

Not Jay-Z, but Tupac: how Icona Pop received clearance via a letter to Afeni Shakur to use Tupac's "Me and My Girlfriend" for "Girlfriend".

Sep 19, 2013

Tupac Biopic: Morgan Creek and Emmett/Furla Plan Shoot for 2014

Following years of legal disputes, Morgan Creek and Emmett/Furla announce the Tupac biopic: filming begins in 2014 in Atlanta, Afeni Shakur co-produces.

Sep 26, 2013

Afeni Shakur Sues Entertainment One: Dispute over Royalties and Master Tapes

More than $1.1 million and unreleased master recordings: Tupac's estate takes Entertainment One to Los Angeles Superior Court.

Nov 12, 2013

Tupac Biopic: Filming Start Announced for Spring 2014

Reception in Santa Monica, filming starts in spring 2014: Producer Randall Emmett announces the film, but director and lead role remain open.

Dec 3, 2013

1994 Tupac Interview Reissued as an Animated Film

A tragic hero with no resting place: The PBS series "Blank on Blank" illustrates a March 1994 conversation with Tupac about fame, death, and the press.

2014

Tupac News 2014: Year in Review

From the Broadway flop to John Singleton's biopic plans and diamond status: 21 verified reports on Tupac from 2014.

Jan 7, 2014

Tupac as a Jedi: The Alleged Audition for "Star Wars"

In 2014, a former Death Row sound engineer claimed Tupac was to audition for Mace Windu. Beyond this account, there is no evidence.

Jan 8, 2014

"Holler If Ya Hear Me": Broadway Opening Date

An $8 million budget and the Palace Theatre: The producers of "Holler If Ya Hear Me" announced their Broadway dates on January 8, 2014.

Feb 12, 2014

John Singleton Takes Over the Tupac Biopic

Screenplay, directing, and producing in one hand: John Singleton takes over the Tupac biopic at Morgan Creek in 2014. Filming is set to begin in the summer.

Mar 2, 2014

Jada Pinkett Smith Calls Tupac a Father Figure

On "The Arsenio Hall Show" in 2014, Jada Pinkett Smith spoke about her youth and explained why Tupac became a father figure to her.

Mar 7, 2014

Tupac Biopic: Suge Knight Named on Producer List and Removed

Mishap on the Tupac biopic: Suge Knight was listed as a producer. Morgan Creek requested his removal, stating Knight was never involved in the project.

Mar 18, 2014

Kickstarter for Documentary “Justice for Tupac and Biggie”

Crowdfunding for a doc: In 2014, Lloyd Lake and Reggie Wright claimed authorities looked the other way because Suge Knight was an informant.

Apr 7, 2014

Saul Williams Takes the Lead Role in the Tupac Musical

From Sundance success to Broadway: Slam poet Saul Williams leads the cast of the Tupac musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me".

May 2, 2014

Kendrick Lamar Covers "California Love" at the iHeartRadio Awards

As an eight-year-old he watched the video shoot: in 2014, Kendrick Lamar covered Tupac and Dr. Dre's "California Love" at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

May 17, 2014

Afeni Shakur at the "Circle of Mothers"

At the "Circle of Mothers" in Miami, Afeni Shakur spoke to grieving mothers: let go of anger and honor the deceased through actions for the community.

May 23, 2014

"Fuck you": A Police Officer on Tupac's Last Words

A retired sergeant recalls the night of September 7, 1996, and the rapper's terse answer when asked who shot him.

May 30, 2014

Audio Samples Ahead of Previews: How the Tupac Musical Sounds

Choir and slam poetry instead of sirens and grit: First songs from "Holler If Ya Hear Me" are online and sound noticeably smoother than Tupac's originals.

Jun 7, 2014

Accidentally Recorded: The Phone Call with Sanyika Shakur (1995)

In October 1995, Tupac and Sanyika Shakur speak by phone. An answering machine accidentally records the call. In 2014, the recording is released.

Jun 19, 2014

"Holler If Ya Hear Me" Premieres on Broadway

An $8 million budget and Tupac's verses on Broadway: On June 19, "Holler If Ya Hear Me" premiered at the Palace Theatre.

Jun 23, 2014

Mail from the Cell: Tupac's Letter to Chuck D

Thanks for support and plans for an album called 'Euthanasia': What Tupac wrote to Chuck D from prison in September 1995.

Jul 2, 2014

National Geographic Looks Back at Tupac's Death

The 2014 documentary "The '90s: The Last Great Decade?" has eyewitnesses like Gobi Rahimi look back on the shooting and the anxious hospital vigil.

Jul 8, 2014

CIA Tweet: "We Don't Know Where Tupac Is"

Marking its first month on Twitter, the CIA shared humorous replies-and inadvertently fueled the rumor mill with a tweet about Tupac.

Jul 14, 2014

After Just a Few Weeks: Tupac Musical Closes on Broadway

Empty rows and weak box office: After just one month on Broadway, the Tupac musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" closes on July 20.

Aug 1, 2014

Diamond for "All Eyez On Me"

Ten million units through double counting: The RIAA certifies Tupac's 1996 double album "All Eyez On Me" diamond.

Oct 13, 2014

Jada Pinkett Smith on Tupac and the Violence of Her Youth

An old photo with Tupac and Maxine: How Jada Pinkett Smith wrote on Facebook in 2014 about loss, violence, and surviving a 'war zone'.

Oct 30, 2014

Three Poems by 17-Year-Old Tupac

Handwritten verses on love and heartbreak: In 2014, Leila Steinberg made public three poems Tupac had written at age 17.

Nov 10, 2014

99 Cents for Stone Mountain: Tupac Foundation Announces Single "Foundation"

A 99-cent song and a free mixtape: How the Tupac Foundation sought to raise funds for the arts center in Stone Mountain in 2014.

2015

Tupac news 2015: yearly overview

Director changes on the biopic, a fresh start for the estate and Kendrick's "Mortal Man": all 24 sourced Tupac reports from 2015.

Jan 13, 2015

Tupac Biopic: Filming Start Announced for June 2015

Producer Randall Emmett announces filming to begin in June: with Afeni Shakur on board and music rights secured, the Tupac biopic gets a fresh start.

Jan 15, 2015

Unreleased Interview: "We are in the midst of war"

18 days before his death, Tupac spoke at a film shoot about his first name and a declaration of war. In 2015, the recording surfaced on a forum.

Jan 30, 2015

Fatal Hit-and-Run in Compton: Suge Knight Surrenders to Police

One dead in Compton: After a fatal hit-and-run, Death Row founder Suge Knight surrenders to police and remains in custody on a murder charge.

Feb 2, 2015

Grammy Museum Opens Tupac Exhibit "All Eyez on Me"

Handwritten notes, tapes, and the 1996 Versace suit: The Grammy Museum displays Tupac's estate-while John Singleton hesitates on the biopic.

Feb 6, 2015

'One Nation': Tupac's letter about a planned group album

A 90s letter reveals Tupac's plan: OutKast, Scarface, E-40, and the Outlawz were set to unite the coasts on the 'One Nation' album.

Mar 11, 2015

Madonna Confirms on Howard Stern: She Dated Tupac

In March 2015, Madonna spoke on Howard Stern for the first time about her relationship with Tupac. Rosie Perez and Mopreme Shakur provided the details.

Mar 19, 2015

Kendrick Lamar Lets Tupac Speak on "Mortal Man"

Questions posed to a 1994 tape: how Kendrick Lamar let Tupac speak on "Mortal Man" and why the album was nearly named after him.

Mar 27, 2015

A 'Total Reset' for Tupac's Estate

JAM Inc. announces a 'total reset' for Tupac's estate, along with unreleased music. The alleged purchase by Roc Nation was merely a rumor.

Apr 1, 2015

20 Years of Me Against the World: Number One While Tupac Was in Prison

Number one on the Billboard 200 while Tupac was in prison: How Billboard looked back at the 1995 success and mixed reviews on April 1, 2015.

Apr 9, 2015

John Singleton leaves the Tupac biopic, Carl Franklin takes over

First "on hold"then the exit: Singleton accuses those involved of lacking respect for Tupac's legacy. Carl Franklin takes over, for now.

May 18, 2015

"7 Dayz": Gobi Rahimi Raises Funds for Tupac Film

Not Hollywood cinema, but the days at the bedside: Director Gobi Rahimi is raising $300,000 for his Tupac feature film "7 Dayz".

Jul 12, 2015

Car Accident at 38: Hussein Fatal of the Outlawz Is Dead

Known for "Hit 'Em Up": Hussein Fatal of the Outlawz died in a car accident on July 11, 2015, at age 38. The Outlawz announced his death.

Jul 14, 2015

Eminem's Letter to Afeni Shakur Resurfaces

Before Dr. Dre and before fame: In July 2015, Eminem's letter to Afeni Shakur, along with a Tupac drawing, circulated online once again.

Aug 21, 2015

Karolyn Ali: Producer of Tupac: Resurrection Dies

Oscar-nominated for “Tupac: Resurrection”: Producer Karolyn Ali died of natural causes in Los Angeles on August 18, 2015, at the age of 70.

Aug 21, 2015

Straight Outta Compton: Tupac as a Supporting Character

Newcomer Marcc Rose portrays Tupac in Straight Outta Compton, and the $200 million success fuels plans for a standalone biopic.

Aug 25, 2015

Fan Art Instead of Film News: Estate Announces Online Exhibition

First the web buzzed over a biopic, then it was about art: on September 13, 2015, Tupac's estate showcases 20 fan works on Instagram and Twitter.

Sep 13, 2015

Kendrick Lamar's Open Letter on the 19th Anniversary of Tupac's Death

At age eight, he saw the "California Love" video shoot in Compton. On the 19th anniversary on September 13, 2015, Kendrick Lamar said thank you in a letter.

Sep 21, 2015

Rumor: Retired Cop Claims to Have Faked Tupac's Death

$1.5 million for Tupac's faked death: A rumor about a retired police officer made the rounds in 2015. There was never any evidence for it.

Oct 5, 2015

Prison Letter “Is Thug Life Dead?” Offered for $225,000

Five pages from prison: In 1995, Tupac bid farewell to violence and drugs. In 2015, his letter “Is Thug Life Dead?” was offered for sale for $225,000.

Oct 8, 2015

Eminem pays tribute to Tupac in an essay for Paper magazine

How do you put feeling into music? In a 2015 magazine essay, Eminem describes how "I Get Around" led him to Tupac and what moved him.

Oct 12, 2015

Jerry Heller accuses Suge Knight of ordering Tupac's killing

A drastic accusation without evidence: in 2015, former N.W.A manager Jerry Heller claimed that Suge Knight ordered the shooting.

Oct 28, 2015

Dispute Over the Tupac Biopic: Producers Sue for $10 Million

Who decides on the budget and lead actor? Production company Emmett/Furla accuses Morgan Creek of bypassing them on the biopic.

Nov 30, 2015

Benny Boom Takes Over the Tupac Biopic

Third director and expiring deadlines: Morgan Creek brings in Benny Boom for the Tupac biopic before music rights revert to Afeni Shakur.

Dec 23, 2015

Filming Begins on “All Eyez on Me”: Demetrius Shipp Jr. Plays Tupac

An unknown actor as Tupac, Jamal Woolard back as Biggie: Filming on “All Eyez on Me” is underway, and Morgan Creek retains the music rights.

2016

The Tupac Year 2016: Farewell to Afeni, Biopic and Rock Hall

Afeni Shakur's death, a Hollywood biopic on the home stretch, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 30 sourced reports from the Tupac year 2016.

Jan 11, 2016

Danai Gurira Plays Afeni Shakur in Tupac Biopic

Fresh from 'The Walking Dead' to Atlanta: Danai Gurira takes on the role of Tupac's mother Afeni Shakur in the biopic 'All Eyez on Me'.

Jan 13, 2016

Cast of “All Eyez on Me” Grows: From Jada Pinkett to Suge Knight

In early 2016, the cast for “All Eyez on Me” filled out: new roles for Jada Pinkett, Mutulu Shakur, Faith Evans, Suge Knight, and Angie Martinez.

Jan 27, 2016

Documentary Murder Rap: Kading's Allegations Against Sean Combs

Kading claims Sean Combs placed a bounty on Tupac. Combs denies any involvement and was not charged in the murder case.

Feb 12, 2016

Director Benny Boom on “All Eyez on Me”: Seven Details About the Tupac Film

In a Billboard interview, Benny Boom discusses “All Eyez on Me”: the film covers Tupac's entire life and does not leave out the 1995 conviction.

Feb 24, 2016

"Too Tight": Tupac's Song for MC Hammer Surfaces

In February 2016, "Too Tight" surfaced in CD quality: an unreleased song that Tupac had written and produced for MC Hammer in 1996.

Mar 7, 2016

From Craigslist to Auction: Three Notebooks with Tupac Lyrics

A fan was searching for baseball cards and found alleged Tupac notebooks. In 2016, Moments in Time offered the items for auction.

Apr 16, 2016

Filming of "All Eyez on Me" Wraps in Las Vegas

Reporters mistook blanks on the Strip for real gunfire: how filming for the biopic 'All Eyez on Me' wrapped in Las Vegas in April 2016.

Apr 19, 2016

1992 MTV Clip: Tupac on Donald Trump

On the day of the 2016 New York primary, MTV aired a 1992 interview: Tupac on Donald Trump as a symbol of greed and the divide between rich and poor.

Apr 22, 2016

Mutulu Shakur: Parole Denied After 30 Years

After 30 years behind bars, Tupac's stepfather Mutulu Shakur hoped for release in 2016. But authorities denied the request without giving a reason.

May 2, 2016

Afeni Shakur Dies at 69

On the evening of May 2, 2016, Afeni Shakur died in Sausalito. The former Black Panther and mother of Tupac was 69. The estate honored her strength.

May 4, 2016

Tupac's estate after Afeni's death: trust and trustee Tom Whalley

Afeni Shakur had made provisions: how Tom Whalley continues to manage Tupac's estate and the "California Love Trust" secures the work.

May 5, 2016

"Dear Mama": Early Version with Yo-Yo Surfaces

After Afeni's death, an early version of "Dear Mama" surfaced: featuring Yo-Yo on the chorus, which had to be removed due to a denied clearance.

Jun 15, 2016

“Obey Your Verse”: Sprite Prints Tupac Lines on Cans

In June 2016, Sprite brought back its “Obey Your Verse” campaign. On limited cans and bottles: image and verses of Tupac, Missy Elliott, and J. Cole.

Jun 15, 2016

Oakland Declares June 16 Annual "Tupac Shakur Day"

Not born in Oakland, but at home there: For Tupac's 45th birthday, the California city declared June 16 an annual "Tupac Shakur Day".

Jun 16, 2016

First Trailer for “All Eyez on Me” on Tupac's 45th Birthday

An FBI raid, Danai Gurira as Afeni, and a release date that did not hold: The first teaser for “All Eyez on Me” arrived on Tupac's 45th birthday.

Jul 6, 2016

Gucci Mane Samples Tupac on “On Me”

Fresh out of prison, Gucci Mane compares himself to Tupac: on “On Me” he samples “F*** 'Em All” from the posthumous album Better Dayz.

Jul 6, 2016

What Happened to the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts?

Four million dollars invested, sold for $1.2 million: How Afeni Shakur's arts center in Stone Mountain quietly came to an end.

Jul 16, 2016

Music rights dispute threatens release of "All Eyez on Me"

Rights dispute over "Ambitionz Az a Ridah": TMZ reported a delay of the biopic, but producer Daz Dillinger pushed back on Instagram.

Sep 1, 2016

Justin Bieber Covers 'Thugz Mansion' on BBC Radio 1

In early September 2016, Justin Bieber sang a stripped-down version of Tupac's 'Thugz Mansion' on BBC Radio 1, weeks before the 20th anniversary of his death.

Sep 7, 2016

Johnny Depp to Play Investigator Russell Poole in Labyrinth

Johnny Depp is set to play police officer Russell Poole, who investigated the murders of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G., in Brad Furman's thriller.

Sep 8, 2016

Tupac's "Powamekka Café": Pop-up in Fresno for the 20th Anniversary of His Death

A restaurant with its own recipes: How Take 3 in Fresno picked up Tupac's unrealized "Powamekka Café" concept for the 20th anniversary of his death.

Sep 13, 2016

20th Anniversary of His Death: How Collaborators and Magazines Looked Back

On the 20th anniversary in 2016, Billboard, Rolling Stone and Vibe took stock: with collaborators, Kevin Powell and the background to the project One Nation.

Sep 13, 2016

Second Trailer for "All Eyez on Me" on the 20th Anniversary of His Death

On the 20th anniversary of his death, a new trailer shows the dispute with Dan Quayle and the 1994 ambush. The release follows on Tupac's 46th birthday.

Oct 18, 2016

On the First Ballot: Tupac Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

An artist can enter the Hall of Fame 25 years after their first record. In 2016, Tupac was on the ballot for the first time-and faced pushback from Chuck D.

Oct 30, 2016

Prison letter "Is Thug Life Dead?" fetches more than $172,000

In October 2016, Goldin Auctions sold Tupac's 1995 prison letter for more than $172,000, well below the $225,000 asking price.

Nov 5, 2016

Outlawz release "So Much Pain" with Hussein Fatal for the Makaveli anniversary

One of Hussein Fatal's last recordings: For the 20th anniversary of The Don Killuminati, Young Noble and E.D.I. Mean release "So Much Pain".

Nov 10, 2016

USA Network orders pilot Unsolved about the murders of Tupac and Biggie

USA Network orders a pilot for Unsolved: The series about Tupac and Biggie is based on Greg Kading's investigations. Anthony Hemingway directs.

Nov 22, 2016

"All Eyez on Me": Theatrical release on June 16, 2017

Lead actor Shipp revealed it in the video, a film spokesperson confirmed the date: The biopic "All Eyez on Me" opens on Tupac's 46th birthday.

Dec 6, 2016

Big Syke, Tupac's Companion, Dies at 48

On December 5, 2016, Big Syke died at 48 in Hawthorne. The rapper accompanied Tupac since 1992 and was heard on songs like "All Eyez on Me".

Dec 20, 2016

Tupac enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Five groups came before him, but no solo artist: in 2017, Tupac Shakur enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Pearl Jam and Joan Baez.

2017

The Tupac Year 2017: Hall of Fame, Cinema, and Estate Disputes

Rock Hall of Fame, “All Eyez on Me,” auctions, and new TV docs: 37 sourced reports from the Tupac year 2017 in a chronological overview.

Jan 9, 2017

Prison Letter and Tyson Ticket Go Under the Hammer

An erotic letter from his cell and the ticket from September 7, 1996: Goldin Auctions offered two pieces of Tupac memorabilia in January 2017.

Jan 17, 2017

Release Date for 'All Eyez on Me': June 16, 2017

Lionsgate subsidiary Summit secures US rights to 'All Eyez on Me': Following years of delays, the biopic opens on Tupac's 46th birthday.

Feb 10, 2017

“All Eyez on Me”: New Trailer Shows Tupac's Youth

Childhood police raids and Afeni's warning: The February 10, 2017 trailer features Demetrius Shipp Jr., Biggie, and Suge Knight.

Feb 27, 2017

The BMW from the Night of the Shooting Is for Sale for $1.5 Million

In February 2017, Moments in Time offered the BMW 750iL in which Tupac was shot: for $1.5 million and with over 92,000 miles on the odometer.

Mar 7, 2017

"Unsolved": USA Network Casts Tupac and Biggie

A familiar face for Tupac, a newcomer for Biggie: USA Network casts the leads for the crime series about the two unsolved murders.

Mar 20, 2017

Three Pages of 'Dear Mama' for $75,000

Three handwritten pages, notes on Ice Cube and Yo-Yo: In March 2017, Moments in Time offered Tupac's original lyrics for 'Dear Mama' for $75,000.

Mar 26, 2017

Snoop Dogg to Induct Tupac into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Snoop Dogg inducts Tupac into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Rolling Stone confirmed the speech on March 26, 2017; the tribute lineup was still open.

Mar 29, 2017

Three Lawsuits Against the Sell-Off: Tupac's Estate Goes to Court

Driver's license, passport, and notebooks: In late March 2017, the Afeni Shakur Trust fought the trade in Tupac's belongings with three lawsuits.

Apr 4, 2017

Powamekka Café: Tupac's Restaurant Dream as a Pop-Up in New York

From April 7 to 9, 2017, Tupac's estate brought his restaurant dream to life in New York: The Powamekka Café opened as a pop-up at Sweet Chick.

Apr 4, 2017

Suge Knight as the Target: Lawyer and Son Dispute New Documentary

Was Suge Knight the real target? A documentary claimed Knight's endorsement, but his lawyer, son, and ex-wife promptly rejected the theory.

Apr 7, 2017

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017: Snoop Dogg's Induction Speech for Tupac

Not as a superhero, but as a homie: How Snoop Dogg and Alicia Keys honored Tupac at his 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Apr 11, 2017

New Bronze Statue for Tupac Announced in Stone Mountain

Seven feet of bronze for Stone Mountain: In April 2017, Jim Burnett commissioned sculptor Nijel Binns to create a new Tupac monument.

May 3, 2017

Funkmaster Flex on the 1994 Quad Robbery: Objections from T.I. and Lil Cease

Funkmaster Flex claimed in 2017 that Tupac shot himself at Quad Studio in 1994. T.I. promptly objected, while Lil Cease denied confirming it.

May 9, 2017

Steve McQueen to Direct Authorized Tupac Documentary

An Oscar winner for Tupac: Steve McQueen is set to direct an authorized documentary for the estate and Amaru Entertainment.

May 15, 2017

USA Network Orders 'Unsolved' to Series

A strong screening tipped the scales: USA Network orders the series about the investigations into the murders of Tupac and Christopher Wallace.

Jun 6, 2017

'Juice': Alternate Ending for the 25th Anniversary

Better to fall than face a cell: For the 25th anniversary of 'Juice', Ernest R. Dickerson released the original ending in which Bishop lets go.

Jun 16, 2017

"All Eyez on Me" in Theaters: Audiences Show Up, Critics Dismiss It

Theatrical release on Tupac's birthday: Critics judge "All Eyez on Me" poorly, but audiences award it an A grade on CinemaScore.

Jun 16, 2017

Jada Pinkett Smith on 'All Eyez on Me': 'Deeply Hurtful'

No goodbye, no fight, no poem: On opening day of 'All Eyez on Me,' Jada Pinkett Smith called the portrayal of their friendship 'deeply hurtful'.

Jun 18, 2017

“All Eyez on Me” Opens at No. 3 on the US Box Office Charts with $27.1 Million

$27.1 million from 2,471 theaters: “All Eyez on Me” exceeds opening expectations and lands at No. 3 on the US box office charts.

Jun 19, 2017

Between 'Trash' and Defense: The Rap Scene Debates 'All Eyez on Me'

50 Cent ranted, MC Hammer defended, Scarface missed friends: How the biopic 'All Eyez on Me' divided the rap scene after its release.

Jun 23, 2017

Kevin Powell Sues the Makers of 'All Eyez on Me'

Kevin Powell accused the makers of 'All Eyez on Me' of stealing his Vibe stories-and admitted to having embellished the articles himself.

Jun 26, 2017

John Singleton Calls 'All Eyez on Me' a Debacle

Twice he walked away from the project, now he settles scores: Director John Singleton calls the Tupac biopic 'All Eyez on Me' a debacle.

Jun 28, 2017

Lawsuit Over 'Bury Me a G': Singer Demands Royalties from Tupac's Estate

Natasha Walker sang on 'Bury Me a G' in 1993. In 2017, she sued Tupac's estate for royalties-yet California law sets strict deadlines.

Jun 29, 2017

Jenner Sisters Pull Tupac and Biggie T-Shirts After Backlash

Their own faces superimposed over Tupac and Biggie: Following sharp backlash and legal threats, Kendall and Kylie Jenner pull their T-shirt line.

Jun 30, 2017

“Greatest Hits” Back in the Top 40 After Theatrical Release

Theatrical release takes effect: With “Greatest Hits” at No. 31, Tupac returns to the Billboard 200 top 40 for the first time since December 2006.

Jul 5, 2017

Tupac's breakup letter to Madonna heads to auction

A letter from his cell: why Tupac broke up with Madonna in 1995, and how the document went up for auction in 2017 for over $100,000.

Jul 7, 2017

Audio Engineer Tommy D Crowdfunds 'The Makaveli Book' on Kickstarter

He manned the boards for Makaveli and stayed until the end: Tommy D is crowdfunding a book on Kickstarter about his time at Death Row.

Jul 7, 2017

Tupac's Last Los Angeles Home Is Up for Sale

After prison, Tupac moved into the San Fernando Valley mansion. In 2017, his last home was up for sale-complete with a song lyric in stone.

Jul 18, 2017

Madonna Halts Auction of Tupac's Letter

One day before the auction began, a New York court halted the sale of 22 items on July 18, 2017-including Tupac's letter from prison.

Jul 20, 2017

Jada Pinkett Smith: When I Met Tupac, I Was a Drug Dealer

'That's how it started': In July 2017 on Sway in the Morning, Jada Pinkett Smith recounted meeting Tupac while dealing drugs.

Aug 25, 2017

'Who Shot Biggie & Tupac?': Fox Announces Two-Hour Special with Ice-T

Ice-T and Soledad O'Brien host the Fox special 'Who Shot Biggie & Tupac?'. The two-hour special on the murders aired on September 24, 2017.

Sep 5, 2017

Tupac Musical 'Holler If Ya Hear Me' Returns in Atlanta

17 Broadway previews, then the end: How Tupac's musical 'Holler If Ya Hear Me' got a second chance in Atlanta from Kenny Leon in 2017.

Sep 12, 2017

Canadian Poet Laureate Borrowed from Tupac

Plagiarism hunter Ira Lightman revealed: Canada's Poet Laureate Pierre DesRuisseaux passed off Tupac's 'Sometimes I Cry' as his own work in a poetry volume.

Sep 26, 2017

Wrong Photo in TV Special: Los Angeles County Sheriff Demands Apology from Fox

A commander in the wrong murder case: Why the Los Angeles County sheriff demanded an immediate apology from Fox after the TV special.

Oct 6, 2017

'Unsolved': First Trailer for the Series on the Murders of Tupac and Biggie

Two murders six months apart: USA Network shows the first trailer for the series 'Unsolved' with Josh Duhamel as investigator Greg Kading.

Nov 21, 2017

A&E Launches “Who Killed Tupac?” with Benjamin Crump

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump reopens the murder case: On November 21, 2017, US network A&E launched the six-part series “Who Killed Tupac?”.

Dec 15, 2017

Found and Vanished: The Alleged Murder Weapon from Compton

Found in Compton in 1998, tested in 2006, vanished by 2017: The conflicting reports surrounding an alleged murder weapon in the Tupac Shakur murder case.

2018

Tupac news 2018: movement in the murder case

From new statements in the murder case to the fight over the Madonna letter and Suge Knight's sentence: 21 sourced Tupac reports from 2018.

Jan 24, 2018

"Dear Mama" in Class: Alabama Teacher Placed on Leave

In January 2018, a teacher at Hoover High School insulted Tupac's "Dear Mama" with a racial slur. She was placed on paid leave.

Feb 16, 2018

“Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.”: First Vinyl Reissue After 25 Years

On February 16, 2018, Interscope reissued the 1993 album on vinyl for the first time-complete with a limited deluxe edition on two LPs.

Feb 20, 2018

'Death Row Chronicles': BET Features Eyewitness to Tupac's Murder

Six episodes, unreleased archival footage, and an eyewitness to Tupac's murder: BET examines the history of Death Row Records.

Feb 27, 2018

'Unsolved': Ten Episodes on the Murders of Tupac and Biggie

Three timelines, two LAPD detectives, and almost no music: USA Network examines the murders of Tupac and Biggie in the ten-part series 'Unsolved'.

Mar 5, 2018

The 1994 Thug Life Contract Goes to Auction

58 pages of group history: In April 2018, Heritage Auctions offered the Interscope contract signed by Tupac and Thug Life in July 1994.

Mar 7, 2018

Lil Xan Calls Tupac 'Boring' and Backtracks

Two out of nine points for Tupac: How Lil Xan provoked Waka Flocka Flame with a rating in 2018, and backed down shortly after.

Mar 29, 2018

Mutulu Shakur's Lawsuit Against the US Government

Three decades in prison: Why Tupac's stepfather Mutulu Shakur sued the US government in March 2018, accusing it of turning his basic rights against him.

Apr 4, 2018

Dispute over Tupac Photos on Jenner Shirts Settled

No ruling on the Tupac photos: Photographer Michael Miller and the Kendall + Kylie brand asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit on April 4, 2018.

Apr 16, 2018

Kendrick Lamar's Unreleased Freestyle Over Tupac's 'Hit Em Up'

Rhymes on cue over the beat of 'Hit Em Up': radio host Big Boy shared an older freestyle by Kendrick Lamar in April 2018.

Apr 23, 2018

Madonna loses the fight over Tupac's breakup letter

Madonna waited too long: on April 23, 2018, a Manhattan judge cleared the way for the auction of Tupac's breakup letter.

Apr 26, 2018

Tupac Poetry Collection: Verses on Hoodies and Shirts

Tupac's verses on hoodies and shirts: For National Poetry Month, the limited “Tupac Poetry Collection” was released at VFILES in April 2018.

May 23, 2018

“City of Lies”: Johnny Depp Investigates in the First Trailer on Tupac and Biggie

First trailer for “City of Lies”: Johnny Depp investigates the murders of Tupac and Biggie. But the theatrical release set for September 2018 was postponed.

Jul 3, 2018

Duane "Keffe D" Davis: I Was in the Car and I Know the Shooter

He was in the car and knew the shooter: in 2018 Duane "Keffe D" Davis broke his silence on Tupac's death. In August 2026, a jury found him guilty.

Jul 5, 2018

Las Vegas Police: Tupac Murder Case Remains Open, No Arrest Warrant in Sight

Following Keffe D's TV interview, Las Vegas police clarify: Tupac's murder remains open, and no arrest warrant is imminent for now.

Sep 14, 2018

Eminem's “Killshot” and the Old Rumor About Diddy

A line in Eminem's diss track “Killshot” linked Sean Combs to Tupac's death in 2018. An old rumor without proof that sparked reactions.

Sep 29, 2018

Settlement with Entertainment One: Tupac's Estate Regains Unreleased Recordings

Five years of legal battles, a six-figure settlement: Tupac's estate recovers unreleased master tapes from Entertainment One in September 2018.

Oct 3, 2018

"The Hate U Give": Tupac's Thug Life Formula Shapes Film and Soundtrack

Tupac's Thug Life formula becomes a film title: Def Jam releases the soundtrack to 'The Hate U Give' on October 12, 2018, including Tupac recordings.

Oct 4, 2018

28 years in prison for Suge Knight

The former Death Row boss pleaded no contest on September 20, 2018; on October 4 the sentence was handed down: 28 years in prison.

Nov 1, 2018

Bullet-Dented Medallion: Tupac's Estate at Temple University

A bullet-dented medallion, lyrics, and jewelry: Goldin Auctions donated around a dozen items from Tupac's estate to Temple University.

Nov 9, 2018

Tupac Estate and Marvel: 'Black Panther' Collection at Foot Locker

Nine pieces combine Tupac's name and face with 'Black Panther': In November 2018, the estate and Marvel brought the collection to Foot Locker.

Nov 24, 2018

20 Years of 'Greatest Hits': Estate Releases Vinyl Set and Merchandise

A teaser on Instagram, five days later the reveal: for the 20th anniversary of 'Greatest Hits', Tupac's estate released vinyl and clothing.

2019

Tupac News 2019: Year Overview

Keffe D speaks out, the estate sues Universal, and Allen Hughes plans an epic series: An overview of the key Tupac news from 2019.

Jan 18, 2019

Matoma Gives Away Remix of “So Many Tears”

A text message was all it took: Ahead of his 2019 tour, Norwegian producer Matoma gave away a bootleg remix of Tupac's “So Many Tears”.

Jan 22, 2019

More Than $21,000 for Tupac's Prison Drawing

Love mail from Dannemora: How an erotic drawing and letter from 1995 went under the hammer at Steiner Auction for more than $21,000.

Apr 1, 2019

Tupac's Estate Honors Nipsey Hussle

On March 31, 2019, Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed. A day later, Tupac's estate spoke out on Instagram: a champion had been lost.

Apr 25, 2019

A Poem for Tupac: Estate Calls for Poetry Month

Original verses for a fan bundle: In April 2019, the estate issued a call for US Poetry Month and released a collection based on Tupac's poems.

Apr 29, 2019

Director John Singleton Dies at 51

He made Tupac postal worker Lucky and made Oscar history: Director John Singleton died on April 29, 2019, after a stroke.

May 21, 2019

Allen Hughes to Direct Five-Part Tupac Docuseries

For the first time, the estate opens all archives: Allen Hughes gains access to unreleased recordings and writings for a five-part docuseries.

Jun 4, 2019

Tupac's killer unmasked after 22 years? What was known in 2019, and what followed in 2026

In 2019, Keffe D spoke publicly about the shots fired at Tupac. What many thought was time-barred ended in court in 2026 with a guilty verdict.

Jun 21, 2019

Tupac Estate Sues Universal Music with Soundgarden

Up to 500,000 titles destroyed: Why Tupac's estate went to court against Universal Music with Soundgarden in 2019 and what became of the master tapes.

Jul 11, 2019

Tupac's Letter to Madonna Goes to Auction

Madonna lost in court, and now the letter went to auction: Gotta Have Rock and Roll set a $100,000 starting bid for Tupac's lines from prison.

Jul 17, 2019

Iowa: Agency Head Sent Tupac Emails, Then Stepped Down

Cookies with “Thug Life” and Tupac quotes to 4,300 employees: How Iowa agency head Jerry Foxhoven drew notice-and had to step down in June 2019.

Jul 18, 2019

"2Pac Must Die": Glasses Malone Recounts Tupac's Death from Orlando Anderson's Perspective

The night of September 7, 1996 from the suspect's perspective: In "2Pac Must Die," Glasses Malone stages the events of Tupac's murder as a music video.

Jul 25, 2019

$30,000 for Tupac's Prison ID

Starting bid $2,000, hammer price $30,000: Tupac's 1995 prison ID fetched a record price for Tupac memorabilia at Heritage Auctions.

Aug 6, 2019

FX Orders Tupac Series “Outlaw” from Allen Hughes

Five parts on Tupac and Afeni Shakur: US network FX announces the docuseries by Allen Hughes-the project was ultimately released in 2023 as “Dear Mama”.

Aug 22, 2019

Universal: Tupac's Master Tapes Were Not Destroyed

No damage, no standing: According to Universal, Tupac, Tom Petty and Steve Earle lost no irreplaceable original tapes in the 2008 fire.

Nov 7, 2019

"Slow Burn": Season 3 on the Murders of Tupac and Biggie

After Watergate and Clinton: In November 2019, Slate's podcast "Slow Burn" with host Joel Anderson examined the murders of Tupac and Biggie.

Nov 22, 2019

Ex-Detective Kading Calls for Arrest of "Keffe D"

Protected in interrogation, confessing on camera: Why ex-detective Greg Kading demanded the arrest of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in 2019 for Tupac's murder.

2020

Tupac 2020: Year Overview

Auctions, old legal disputes, and "Changes" in the streets: an overview of 20 documented reports on Tupac Shakur from 2020.

Jan 9, 2020

Tupac's BMW on Offer for $1.75 Million

Freshly painted and for $1.75 million: In January 2020, a Las Vegas dealer offered the BMW 750iL in which Tupac was shot in 1996.

Jan 13, 2020

Will Smith on His Jealousy of Tupac

“F— yeah”: In 2020, Will Smith spoke on the radio about his jealousy of Tupac-and why he never found the courage to approach him.

Jan 24, 2020

Megan Thee Stallion: Tupac Sample in "B.I.T.C.H."

Written on a plane, recorded in Las Vegas: How Megan Thee Stallion drew on Tupac's "Ratha Be Ya Nigga" for "B.I.T.C.H." in 2020.

Feb 11, 2020

New Film Claims Tupac Is Alive in New Mexico

Escape from the hospital, protection with the Navajo: Rick Boss announces a feature film with '2Pac: The Great Escape From UMC'—without any evidence.

Feb 17, 2020

25 Years of “Me Against the World”: Merchandise and Vinyl Reissue

For the 25th anniversary of “Me Against the World,” the estate released 1995-style apparel and a 180-gram double LP on Amaru and Interscope in 2020.

Mar 13, 2020

Tupac Estate and Soundgarden Drop Out of Lawsuit Against Universal

Withdrawal with reservation: The Shakur Trust and Soundgarden withdrew their 2008 Universal fire claims, reserving the right to rejoin.

Mar 28, 2020

Kading Again Demands Arrest of Keffe D

"Keffe D is a self-confessed perpetrator": In March 2020, former LAPD detective Greg Kading again demands Duane Davis's arrest in the Tupac Shakur murder case.

Apr 1, 2020

Mike Tyson: Tupac's murder was "planned in advance"

In a 2020 livestream with Fat Joe, Mike Tyson said the attack on Tupac was planned in advance. He offered no evidence for his theory.

Apr 1, 2020

Tupac's Bandanas Under the Hammer

Two bandanas owned by a family friend, plus photos and hotel bills: In April 2020, personal items belonging to Tupac went up for auction.

Apr 20, 2020

Poetry Month 2020: The Estate Seeks Poems

Tupac appreciated Shakespeare and Baldwin. In April 2020, during US Poetry Month, the estate invited fans for the second time to submit their own poems.

May 6, 2020

Therapy in the Corona Crisis: Tupac's Foundation Supports Taraji P. Henson

$25,000 for mental health: How Tupac's foundation and Taraji P. Henson funded free online therapy during the Corona crisis.

May 7, 2020

Eminem on Tupac: "Maybe the Greatest Songwriter of All Time"

"You don't just hear him, you feel him": Why Eminem honored Tupac as a songwriter in 2020 and included him on his personal list of greats.

Jun 5, 2020

"Changes" at the June 2020 Protests

Protesters danced to Tupac's "Changes": A video from the June 2020 protests that Bruce Hornsby shared and Ice-T forwarded.

Jun 16, 2020

Billboard's Hot 100 Tally on Tupac's 49th Birthday

For his 49th birthday, Billboard took stock: 21 Hot 100 hits, five No. 1 albums, and two thirds of all chart successes only after September 13, 1996.

Aug 25, 2020

Sotheby's Auctions Tupac's Love Letters

22 love letters from a 16-year-old Tupac and Biggie's crown: What Sotheby's offered at its first dedicated hip-hop auction in New York in 2020.

Aug 30, 2020

Documentary on Johnny J: Trailer Shows Scenes with Tupac

Scenes with Tupac on Instagram: Capucine Cantrell shares a first preview of the planned documentary on multi-platinum producer Johnny J.

Sep 7, 2020

Lawsuit Over Three Hours of Tupac: Director Demands Rare Footage

Three hours of unseen raw footage from 1993: Video director Stephen Blake battles Universal in court over recordings from Afeni Shakur's home.

Oct 7, 2020

A Ticket for Tupac at the Vice Presidential Debate

After a slip of the tongue by Kamala Harris, Trump's team joked about a ticket for Tupac-whose stepbrother Mopreme called the move disrespectful.

Oct 29, 2020

"Politicians are hypocrites": Tupac's Estate Urges People to Vote

Shortly before the 2020 US election, Tupac's estate urged people to vote using a line from "Me Against the World" and the word "VOTE".

Nov 18, 2020

After Pandemic Pause: Allen Hughes Resumes Work on Tupac Series

Following the COVID shutdown, Allen Hughes resumed work on “Outlaw.” Why the forced pause added depth to conversations about Tupac and Afeni Shakur.

2021

Tupac News 2021: Year in Review

50th birthday, 25th anniversary of his death, and a murder without charges: All verified reports on Tupac, his estate, and Death Row from 2021.

Jan 24, 2021

Tupac vs. Biggie: Swizz Beatz Dreams of a Verzuz Battle

Tupac vs. The Notorious B.I.G.: Swizz Beatz wants to bring the battle to Verzuz. A set format is still missing, but Timbaland already has an idea.

Mar 12, 2021

30 Years of Death Row: Two Tupac Albums Back on Cassette

For the label's 30th anniversary, Tapehead City brings 'All Eyez On Me' and 'The Don Killuminati' back on cassette, in red, gold, and as a 'Prison Tape'.

Apr 22, 2021

Shock G: Tupac's First Mentor Is Dead

He brought 19-year-old Tupac on tour as a roadie and dancer: Digital Underground founder Shock G died on April 22, 2021, at age 57 in Tampa.

Apr 26, 2021

Death Row Catalog Moves to Blackstone with eOne

Hasbro sells eOne Music to Blackstone for $385 million. The package includes Death Row-and with it, Tupac's 1996 albums.

May 22, 2021

Photographer Chi Modu has died

Chi Modu died at 54. His photos of Tupac, shirtless and wearing a bandana, shaped the rapper's image in the public memory.

Jun 8, 2021

Oral History “Changes”: Tupac's Life in Other Voices

No archival material, barely his own words: Sheldon Pearce recounts Tupac's life through companions, teachers, and observers-critics were divided.

Jun 16, 2021

Tupac Would Be 50: Jada Pinkett Smith Reads an Unpublished Poem

For his 50th birthday on June 16, 2021, Jada Pinkett Smith shared the poem 'Lost Soulz,' while SiriusXM launched a limited-run Tupac channel.

Jun 30, 2021

"Last Man Standing": Nick Broomfield Delivers Sequel

In 2021, Nick Broomfield targeted Suge Knight again: His doc 'Last Man Standing' arrived as a sequel to 'Biggie and Tupac' in theaters and on television.

Jul 20, 2021

“Real N***as”: Unreleased Nas Song Aimed at Tupac Surfaces

An unreleased song from around It Was Written (1996): on “Real N***as,” Nas targets Tupac-even though their feud was settled before Tupac’s death.

Sep 13, 2021

25th Anniversary of Death: A Quarter Century Without Charges

Four hits, six days until death, and 25 years without a verdict: when Tupac's death marked 25 years in 2021, still no one had been charged in the murder.

Oct 29, 2021

The Outlawz re-record Tupac's unfinished project "One Nation"

E.D.I. Mean and Young Noble carry on Tupac's “One Nation” project 25 years after his death-with guests like Chuck D, but without Tupac's unreleased originals.

Nov 2, 2021

"Wake Me When I'm Free": Estate Announces Immersive Exhibition

From handwritten notes to 'Dear Mama': The estate announces 'Wake Me When I'm Free,' an immersive show opening January 2022 in Los Angeles.

Nov 9, 2021

Will Smith's Jealousy of Tupac: 'He Was Pac! And I Was Me'

“He was Pac! And I was me.” In “Will,” Will Smith describes how Jada Pinkett's bond with Tupac tormented him-even though the two were never a couple.

Nov 22, 2021

The 2Pacalypse Now Release Party: 18 Photos as NFTs

With a disposable camera, Lawrence Dotson captured Tupac's first album party in 1992. Nearly 30 years later, he offered the images as NFTs.

Dec 1, 2021

Hard Drive from Tupac's Bodyguard Goes Under the Hammer

83 gigabytes from bodyguard Frank Alexander: Gotta Have Rock and Roll auctions photos, documents, and an unreleased song snippet.

Dec 15, 2021

First Official Tupac NFTs: The “Immortal Collection”

From the 2Pac ring to the medallion: On December 15, 2021, the estate released its first official NFT series with the “Immortal Collection”.

Dec 29, 2021

$95,000 for a Handwritten Tupac Poem from 1995

$95,000 for a poem from prison: According to the dealer, "All Eye Was Lookin 4" is the origin of All Eyez On Me. That is unproven.

2022

Tupac News 2022: Year in Review

Snoop Dogg buys Death Row, the family battles in court, and Mutulu Shakur is released: all verified Tupac reports from 2022.

Jan 12, 2022

Dispute Over Afeni's Estate: Tupac's Sister Sues Trustee Tom Whalley

More than $5.5 million and personal heirlooms: Tupac's sister Sekyiwa sues trustee Tom Whalley. Nothing has been decided in court.

Jan 21, 2022

"Wake Me When I'm Free" Opens in Los Angeles

From a prison letter to a Versace suit: On January 21, 2022, the "Wake Me When I'm Free" exhibition opened at The Canvas at L.A. Live.

Feb 9, 2022

Snoop Dogg buys Death Row Records

On February 9, 2022, Snoop Dogg took over the Death Row brand from Blackstone's MNRK. Tupac's 1996 albums, however, were left out of the sale.

Feb 13, 2022

Super Bowl LVI: Homage to Tupac Without a Hologram

No hologram, just the music: how Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg remembered Tupac at Super Bowl LVI with two classics.

Feb 18, 2022

Biopic About Afeni Shakur Announced

From the Panther 21 to the birth of Tupac: Amaru Entertainment and the estate bring Afeni Shakur's life to the screen as a feature film.

Feb 22, 2022

Snoop Dogg's Death Row Deal Without Tupac's Albums

Snoop Dogg takes over Death Row, but Tupac's classics are missing from the catalog: The 1996 albums sit with Interscope. Now Snoop hopes for a deal.

Mar 14, 2022

Death Row Albums Disappear from Streaming, Tupac's Remain

Snoop Dogg pulls Death Row classics from streaming. Only Tupac's albums stay online-because they were not included in the label purchase.

Mar 24, 2022

Sotheby's auctions Tupac's childhood haikus and love letters

A haiku booklet by the eleven-year-old and love letters from 1988: In March 2022, Sotheby's auctioned two early writings by Tupac Shakur.

May 8, 2022

First Teaser for the FX Series "Dear Mama" About Tupac and Afeni

47 seconds for Mother's Day: FX shows the first teaser for the five-part docuseries "Dear Mama" about Tupac and Afeni Shakur by Allen Hughes.

Jun 16, 2022

Powamekka Café: Tupac's Restaurant Idea as a Pop-Up in Los Angeles

For Tupac's 51st birthday, his estate brought the Powamekka Café to Los Angeles: a pop-up restaurant based on Tupac's own sketches.

Jun 24, 2022

Chi Modu's Estate Sues Universal Over a Tupac Photo

Universal cited only its own archive as the source: Why the estate of photographer Chi Modu is suing the music corporation over a Tupac portrait.

Jul 15, 2022

"Wake Me When I'm Free" Closes on September 5 in Los Angeles

Extended twice, over 50 school groups hosted: On September 5, 2022, the Tupac show in Los Angeles closes-afterward, it moves to other cities.

Jul 25, 2022

Estate dispute: Sekyiwa Shakur demands an independent audit

Jewelry worth $217,700 with no list: Sekyiwa Shakur's lawyers challenge Whalley's accounting and demand a court audit of the estate.

Sep 19, 2022

Tupac Murder Case: Two Podcasters Offer $100,000 Reward

On the 26th anniversary of his death, David Kohlmeier and Jon Orlando want to get witnesses talking: a $100,000 private reward for leads in Tupac's murder.

Sep 28, 2022

Coolio Is Dead: The Bellhop from the "Temptations" Video

When Tupac was in prison in 1995, Coolio stepped in for the "Temptations" video. On September 28, 2022, the "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper died at 59.

Oct 4, 2022

Fila x 2PAC: Collection with the Tupac Estate

A photo in the 1996 booklet provided the blueprint: how the estate and sportswear brand Fila arrived at the Fila x 2PAC collection in October 2022.

Nov 10, 2022

Mutulu Shakur: Release Granted on Medical Grounds

On November 10, 2022, the U.S. Parole Commission granted the release of Tupac's stepfather Mutulu Shakur. The 72-year-old suffers from bone marrow cancer.

Nov 29, 2022

Tupac's "Greatest Hits": 450 Weeks on the Billboard 200

450 weeks on the Billboard 200: Only three rap albums have spent longer on the charts than Tupac's 1998 double album.

Dec 18, 2022

Mutulu Shakur is free

After more than 36 years in prison, Tupac's stepfather is free: Mutulu Shakur was released on December 18, 2022. His family asks for privacy.

2023

Tupac News 2023: Year in Review

26 verified reports from 2023: murder arrest after 27 years, a Hollywood star, the 'Dear Mama' series, and Drake's million-dollar buy at Sotheby's.

Jan 13, 2023

Dear Mama: Director Announces Previously Unreleased Material

Unheard audio and early childhood photos: Allen Hughes promises unreleased material for the FX series on Afeni and Tupac Shakur. Premiere: April 21.

Feb 22, 2023

Dispute Over the Makaveli Painting: Lawsuit Against Tupac's Estate Dismissed

Who owns the Makaveli painting? A Texas court dismisses a lawsuit against Tupac's estate-without deciding the question of ownership itself.

Mar 1, 2023

"Hip-Hop Legends": auction offers Tupac's ring and mug shot

Nearly 100 pieces of rap history: in March 2023, Tupac's "M.O.B." ring, his mug shot and a letter from prison went up for auction.

Apr 21, 2023

Record Debut for ‘Dear Mama’ on FX

Allen Hughes initially declined, then the docuseries on Tupac and Afeni Shakur set a record on FX. Featured: rare archival footage.

Apr 23, 2023

Unseen interview: more acting, less music

Entertainment Tonight released unseen 1996 footage in which Tupac talks about moving away from music and growing as an actor.

May 16, 2023

Oakland votes for "Tupac Shakur Way"

Oakland's city council gives a stretch of MacArthur Boulevard the honorary name "Tupac Shakur Way."

Jun 7, 2023

A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ten years after the decision and 27 years after his death: On June 7, 2023, sister Sekyiwa accepts Tupac's star on the Walk of Fame.

Jul 6, 2023

Mutulu Shakur Dies at 72

Around seven months after his release from prison: Tupac's stepfather Mutulu Shakur died on July 6, 2023, at age 72 at home with his family.

Jul 12, 2023

Two Emmy Nominations for Dear Mama

Two nominations at the 75th Creative Arts Emmys for the doc on Tupac and Afeni Shakur-yet in the end, the five-part FX series walked away empty-handed.

Jul 17, 2023

Police search a house in Henderson in the Tupac murder case

Search in Henderson: Las Vegas police secure evidence in the Tupac murder case, at the home of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the uncle of Orlando Anderson.

Jul 26, 2023

Tupac's Crown Ring Brings in Over a Million Dollars

Auctioned for $1.016 million: How Tupac's self-designed crown ring became the most expensive hip-hop artifact of all time at Sotheby's.

Jul 28, 2023

Drake Buys Tupac's Crown Ring at Auction for $1.01 Million

Drake buys Tupac's crown ring at Sotheby's for about $1.01 million-until Kendrick Lamar demands the piece back at a 2024 concert.

Sep 12, 2023

Tupac's Greatest Hits Overtakes Abbey Road on the Billboard 200

In the week of September 12, 2023, Tupac's Greatest Hits spent its 491st week on the Billboard 200-one week longer than the Beatles' Abbey Road.

Sep 29, 2023

Tupac Murder Case: Duane "Keffe D" Davis Indicted

27 years after the crime, police arrest Duane Davis. A grand jury indicts the only surviving occupant of the vehicle used in the crime for murder.

Sep 30, 2023

"No doubt a pivotal moment": reactions to the arrest

Sekyiwa Shakur calls it a "pivotal moment" and reserves judgment; Jada Pinkett Smith and Allen Hughes react with hope and impatience.

Oct 4, 2023

First Court Appearance: Davis Postpones Arraignment

In shackles before Judge Tierra Jones: Duane Davis asks for a postponement to find a lawyer in Las Vegas and remains held without bail.

Oct 5, 2023

“Biggie & Tupac”: Director Broomfield Corrects Murder Theory

Following Duane Davis's arrest, Nick Broomfield admits: The theory in “Biggie & Tupac” that Suge Knight ordered the murder was wrong.

Oct 13, 2023

Marriage Proposal on Rikers Island: Jada Pinkett Smith on Tupac

Kiss on the porch, proposal from a cell: Ahead of her memoir “Worthy,” Jada Pinkett Smith reflects on her connection to Tupac.

Oct 15, 2023

Mopreme Shakur: Sean Combs should be questioned too

Tupac's stepbrother wants police to question Sean Combs as well. Combs denies any involvement and has not been charged.

Oct 24, 2023

Staci Robinson's Authorized Tupac Biography

Private notebooks, unpublished letters, and Afeni Shakur's blessing: Staci Robinson's authorized Tupac biography has been published.

Oct 30, 2023

1995 Prison ID and Wanted Photo Go Under the Hammer

Wanted photo and replacement prison ID: Moments in Time auctions two items from Tupac's 1995 prison term. Estimated price: up to $75,000.

Nov 2, 2023

Davis Pleads Not Guilty: The Death Penalty Is Off the Table

Arraignment in Las Vegas: Duane Davis pleads not guilty. The death penalty is off the table, and public defenders take over the case.

Nov 3, 2023

Oakland dedicates "Tupac Shakur Way"

A nearly two-hour ceremony officially names a stretch of MacArthur Boulevard near Tupac's former home after him.

Nov 7, 2023

Trial Against Davis Set to Begin on June 3, 2024

The trial against Duane Davis is set to begin in Las Vegas on June 3, 2024. He is the only person charged in the Tupac case so far.

Nov 21, 2023

Lawsuit Over “Dear Mama”: Producer Master Tee Demands Recognition

A bus driver for 26 years, once a producer: Terrence Thomas, alias DJ Master Tee, demands recognition in court for Tupac's hit “Dear Mama”.

Dec 19, 2023

Confessions as “Entertainment”: Davis Requests Release

His past statements were merely “entertainment”: Duane Davis requests bail of up to $100,000. Prosecutors consider him the “shot-caller.”

2024

Tupac News 2024: Between Courtroom and AI Feuds

The case against Duane Davis stalls, Drake uses an AI voice, and the estate issues a cease-and-desist: 21 sourced news items on Tupac from 2024.

Jan 2, 2024

Bail Hearing Postponed: Prosecution Argues Davis Poses Danger to Witnesses

Jailhouse calls and a dispute over a "green light": In Las Vegas, the bail hearing for Duane Davis is postponed following allegations by the prosecution.

Jan 9, 2024

$750,000 Bail: House Arrest Possible for Duane Davis

$750,000 bail: Judge Kierny allows Duane Davis electronically monitored house arrest until trial if he can pay the required sum.

Jan 24, 2024

Duane Davis Switches to Private Defense Attorney Carl Arnold

Ahead of the murder trial, Duane Davis parts ways with his public defenders: attorney Carl Arnold announces an acquittal; Davis remains in custody for now.

Feb 20, 2024

New lawyer, new date: Davis trial postponed

The new defense attorney needs time for the files. Judge Kierny postpones the trial against Duane Davis, and bail also remains a problem.

Apr 19, 2024

Rap Feud via AI: Drake Uses Tupac Voice on "Taylor Made Freestyle"

In his feud with Kendrick Lamar, Drake has an AI voice of Tupac rap-a move that brings critics and the estate onto the scene.

Apr 24, 2024

Ultimatum over an AI voice: Tupac's estate sends Drake a cease-and-desist

Tupac's estate demands that Drake take down "Taylor Made Freestyle" with the AI voice within 24 hours, or face legal action.

Apr 25, 2024

Drake Takes “Taylor Made Freestyle” Offline After Lawsuit Threat

Following the estate's lawsuit threat, Drake takes the track with AI Tupac offline. Neither his representatives nor the estate comment to Billboard.

May 23, 2024

Reservoir Acquires Catalog of Tupac Producer Deon "Big D" Evans

From "Brenda's Got a Baby" to "Changes": Reservoir Media secures the publishing and producer rights of the late Deon "Big D" Evans.

Jun 7, 2024

Dispute Over “Dear Mama”: Defendants Seek Dismissal of Master Tee’s Lawsuit

Failed settlement over “Dear Mama”: Interscope and Hulu want to resume proceedings and call Master Tee’s demand “pure fantasy.”

Jun 19, 2024

Kendrick Lamar to Drake: Give Tupac's Crown Ring Back

On stage in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar calls on Drake to return Tupac's crown ring-in exchange for "a little respect".

Jun 26, 2024

Doubts Over Bail Money: Duane Davis Remains in Custody

A $112,500 down payment is ready, yet Duane Davis remains in custody: the judge doubts the source of the money from music manager Wack100.

Jun 26, 2024

Sheryl Crow calls Drake's AI Tupac "hateful"

In a BBC interview the singer criticizes AI voices of the dead and cites Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle" as an example.

Jul 15, 2024

Snoop Dogg Opens Cannabis Store with Tupac Collection

Death Row Cannabis brings a limited Tupac collection to California stores. Snoop Dogg recalls his first joint in 1993.

Jul 18, 2024

Prosecution Filing: Davis's Statements About Sean Combs

A 180-page filing in the Davis case reveals 2009 statements regarding Sean Combs. Combs denies any involvement and has not been charged.

Aug 6, 2024

Dennis Quaid on “Gang Related”: Chinese Food in the Trailer and a Poet’s Heart

Five days of Chinese food in the trailer: On the PBD Podcast, Dennis Quaid recalls filming “Gang Related” and a Tupac with a “poet’s heart”.

Aug 27, 2024

Bail Denied Again for Duane Davis: Trial Postponed to March 2025

Questionable letters and suspected cover-up: Judge Kierny denies bail for Duane Davis again and postpones the trial to March 2025.

Oct 4, 2024

Possible Connection to Combs: Tupac's Family Hires Attorney Alex Spiro

Tupac's family hires attorney Alex Spiro to examine whether Sean Combs was involved in the murder. Evidence is lacking; Combs denies any involvement.

Nov 3, 2024

Quincy Jones Dies: From Feud to Engagement with Daughter Kidada

He shaped the music world, but for Tupac he was above all the father of his fiancée Kidada: Producer Quincy Jones has died at age 91.

Nov 7, 2024

How Rosie Perez Played Matchmaker for Tupac and Madonna

A canceled date, a call from Tupac, and Madonna's request: Rosie Perez shares how she brought the two together at the 1993 Soul Train Awards.

Nov 21, 2024

Signed “2 PAC”: Above the Rim Script Auctioned

An “Above the Rim” script with Tupac’s signature “2 PAC”: On November 21, 2024, the screenplay was up for auction at Nate D. Sanders.

Dec 19, 2024

Estate and Actively Black Launch Tupac Collection

On Christmas Day 2024, “Tupac X Actively Black” drops: apparel featuring archive motifs and Tupac’s poem in his own handwriting.

2025

Tupac news 2025: waiting for the trial

19 sourced items from 2025: waiting for the Davis trial, lawsuits over the estate, deaths in Tupac's circle and new books.

Jan 6, 2025

Murder Charge Against “Keffe D”: Defense Moves for Dismissal

Earlier assurances of protection and long delay: Attorney Carl Arnold seeks to dismiss the murder charge against Duane “Keffe D” Davis before trial begins.

Jan 21, 2025

Murder Charge Against “Keffe D” Remains in Place

No immunity in Nevada: Judge Carli Kierny denies Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s motion-the Tupac Shakur murder trial remains on course.

Jan 27, 2025

Jailhouse Brawl: New Charge Against Duane "Keffe D" Davis

Brawl ahead of murder trial: Duane "Keffe D" Davis clashed with a fellow inmate in jail. A grand jury indicted him.

Feb 18, 2025

Murder Trial of “Keffe D” Postponed to February 2026

New witnesses and doubts about the crime scene: Judge Carli Kierny postpones the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis to February 9, 2026.

Mar 6, 2025

"I'm innocent": "Keffe D" gives his first TV interview

From jail, Davis tells "Good Morning America" he was not at the scene. Four days later he walks out of another interview.

Mar 10, 2025

Unreleased Tupac recordings from 1990/91 offered for $250,000

Three songs and a lyric sheet from 1990/91 are up for sale for $250,000. But without an agreement with the estate, the music remains private.

Apr 9, 2025

Jailhouse Brawl: "Keffe D" Found Guilty on Two Counts

Brief deliberation: Duane "Keffe D" Davis is found guilty over a jailhouse brawl. The murder trial over Tupac remains separate.

May 14, 2025

Lawsuit Against Univision Over Photos of Tupac and Biggie

Two photos in the header image, but no permission: Chi Modu's estate and Dana Lixenberg sue Univision over photographs of Tupac and Biggie.

Jul 4, 2025

Young Noble of the Outlawz Is Dead

He was the last member Tupac himself brought into the Outlawz: rapper Young Noble (Rufus Lee Cooper III) died in Atlanta at age 47.

Jul 29, 2025

Davis' Lawyers Petition the Nevada Supreme Court

Citing protected statements: Duane Davis' defense seeks to overturn the murder charge over Tupac Shakur's death before the Nevada Supreme Court.

Jul 29, 2025

Lawsuit Over "White Man'z World": Khalid Muhammad's Estate Demands Millions

Five million dollars per violation: Khalid Muhammad's heirs sue Tupac's label over unlicensed speech samples on the Makaveli album.

Aug 24, 2025

Drake Shows Off Tupac's Alleged 1996 Death Row Chain

Drake shows off a 1996 Death Row pendant. From prison, Suge Knight doubts its authenticity, while Tupac's stepbrother Mopreme criticizes the purchase.

Sep 2, 2025

Jailhouse Brawl: 16 to 40 Months in Prison for "Keffe D"

16 to 40 months in prison for a brawl: The sentence against Duane "Keffe D" Davis changes nothing about the murder trial, which was set for February 2026.

Sep 26, 2025

Assata Shakur Dies in Cuba

Wanted by the FBI, in asylum in Cuba: Tupac's godmother Assata Shakur died at 78. She remained politically controversial to the end.

Oct 6, 2025

Tupac at Target: An AI Video Sparks Outrage

A deceptively real video shows Tupac shopping at Target. Fans react with outrage as media debate digital resurrection and image rights.

Oct 17, 2025

Jeff Pearlman's Tupac Biography "Only God Can Judge Me"

Trauma in Baltimore and the child behind “Brenda's Got a Baby”: Jeff Pearlman's biography of Tupac Shakur focuses on contradictions rather than glorification.

Oct 24, 2025

After 34 Years: The Child from “Brenda's Got a Baby” Meets His Mother

A twelve-year-old girl, a trash chute, and a 1991 song: Biographer Jeff Pearlman tracks down the real people behind “Brenda's Got a Baby”.

Nov 18, 2025

Murder trial of "Keffe D" moved to August 2026

The evidence is “voluminous”: why the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis was postponed by six months to August 2026.

Dec 26, 2025

Dispute Over Johnny J's Hits: Amaru Seeks Dismissal of Royalty Lawsuit

Lawsuit over “Hit 'Em Up” and “All Eyez On Me”: Johnny J's widow demands royalties; estate company Amaru asks court for dismissal.

2026

News 2026: The Verdict

The murder trial of Duane Davis, the Grammy Hall of Fame, and the 30th anniversary of his death: An overview of all verified news on Tupac from 2026.

Jan 12, 2026

Baltimore Orioles Announce Tupac Bobblehead Night

A bobblehead for his youth: The Baltimore Orioles announce a bobblehead night in honor of Tupac for May 8, 2026.

Jan 12, 2026

BMW from the 1996 shooting up for sale for $1.75 million

A Las Vegas dealer is offering the BMW 750iL from the shooting for $1.75 million-details only with a deposit and confidentiality agreement.

Jan 15, 2026

Tupac's earliest known demo tape goes under the hammer in New York

Recorded in a basement in 1988, rapped as MC New York: Gerard 'Ge-ology' Young auctions Tupac's earliest demo tape and handwritten lyrics.

Jan 23, 2026

Mopreme Shakur Announces Memoir "This Thug's Life"

Tupac's stepbrother Mopreme Shakur announces his memoir for February 24, 2026: untold stories shortly before the murder trial of Duane Davis.

Feb 7, 2026

Ahead of the Murder Trial: British Company Secures Exclusive Access to "Keffe D"

Pioneer Productions secures exclusive access to Duane "Keffe D" Davis and his family. A documentary about the murder trial is planned.

Feb 11, 2026

"All Eyez On Me" Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame

Tupac's 1996 double album enters the Grammy Hall of Fame: The Recording Academy honors the work in 2026 alongside Radiohead and Janet Jackson.

Feb 13, 2026

30 Years of "All Eyez On Me"

Fresh from prison to setting records: On the 30th anniversary of "All Eyez On Me," the trade press looks back at Tupac's first Death Row double album.

Feb 17, 2026

Nighttime Search: Davis Loses Bid to Suppress Evidence

Evidence from the 2023 house search remains admissible: Duane "Keffe D" Davis fails in Las Vegas with his motion to suppress evidence.

Mar 10, 2026

Dispute over Fees: Defense Attorney Draskovich Withdraws from the Davis Case

Dispute over money in the murder trial: Robert Draskovich steps down as Duane Davis's counsel. A March 31 hearing is to determine who takes over.

Mar 24, 2026

"Your Pain Is My Joy": Suge Knight Announces Memoir

He was behind the wheel of the BMW, now writing from his cell: Suge Knight announces his side of the night in Las Vegas with “Your Pain Is My Joy”.

Apr 28, 2026

Civil Lawsuit After 30 Years: Tupac's Family Goes to Court

Against Duane Davis and unnamed defendants: Tupac's family files a civil suit, also relying on a Netflix documentary about Sean Combs.

May 8, 2026

Baltimore Honors Tupac: Bobblehead Night and "Tupac Shakur Way"

20,000 bobbleheads at Camden Yards, Sekyiwa Shakur at the pitch, and a new street name: How Baltimore remembered Tupac in May 2026.

May 8, 2026

E.D.I. Mean accepts the Grammy Hall of Fame honor for Tupac

At the Beverly Hilton, E.D.I. Mean accepts the honor for "All Eyez On Me" and pays tribute to Tupac as a poet and revolutionary.

May 8, 2026

Lawsuit Against Amaru: Daz Dillinger Demands Royalties From Tupac's Estate

He wrote and produced five songs on 'All Eyez On Me': Now Daz Dillinger is suing Amaru Entertainment for royalties and an accounting.

Jun 5, 2026

Tupac as the Character “Amaru” in “Stranger Than Heaven”

Tupac as character “Amaru” in “Stranger Than Heaven”: At Summer Game Fest, Snoop Dogg announces the appearance, with the estate’s approval.

Jun 30, 2026

Judge Admits "Keffe D's" Book as Evidence

Despite defense objections: Judge Carli Kierny admits Duane 'Keffe D' Davis's memoir and gang evidence as evidence in the murder trial.

Jul 24, 2026

50 Cent Announces Song with Tupac and Eminem for "Street Fighter"

No AI, but real archival recordings: 50 Cent announces a song with Eminem and Tupac for the "Street Fighter" soundtrack.

Jul 29, 2026

2008 Police Interview Admissible Against Davis

Despite an earlier promise of immunity: Judge Carli Kierny admits the 2008 police interview in the murder trial against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis.

Aug 3, 2026

Witness list in the Tupac trial names Suge Knight

Suge Knight is on the witness list in the murder trial against Duane Davis. But the only surviving eyewitness from the BMW does not want to testify.

Aug 13, 2026

Tupac Murder Trial: The Jury Is Seated

After three days of selection, the jury in the murder trial of Keffe D is seated: twelve jurors, four alternates. Opening statements begin Monday, August 17.

Aug 17, 2026

Murder trial against Keffe D: Opening statements and first witness

The prosecution speaks of an act of revenge, the defense of pure nonsense: The murder trial against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis begins with opening statements.

Aug 18, 2026

Witness from the Death Row Circle: “I Don’t Want to Send You to Prison”

Crime-scene photos, casings, and a reluctant witness: A former Mob Piru member testifies in the Tupac trial, but does not want to hurt Duane 'Keffe D' Davis.

Aug 19, 2026

Davis trial: Detective recounts 2008 claim about Sean Combs

At Duane Davis' trial, a former detective recounts 2008 claims about Sean Combs. This is not proof; Combs was never charged.

Aug 19, 2026

Two Versions of a Murder: Keffe D's 1998 and 2008 Statements in Court

Ten years and two completely different versions: How the defense attacked its own client's credibility in the trial against Duane Davis.

Aug 24, 2026

Trial of "Keffe D": Unedited Footage and a Recording from the Cell

Hours of raw footage, a gang expert on the witness stand, and a line from the cell: The second week of the trial against Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

Aug 25, 2026

Camron Jones to Play Tupac in Snoop Dogg Biopic

Universal Pictures casts Camron Jones as Tupac in the Snoop Dogg biopic. The film is scheduled to hit US theaters on August 6, 2027.

Aug 25, 2026

E.D.I. Mean in the Davis Trial: “I Was Horrified”

No faces, just the arm with the gun: How Tupac's childhood friend Malcolm Greenidge testified in 2026 at the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis.

Aug 26, 2026

Murder Trial of "Keffe D": Prosecution Rests Its Case

After 24 witnesses and eight hours of recordings, the prosecution rests against Duane "Keffe D" Davis earlier than expected. Now it's the defense's turn.

Aug 27, 2026

Three Witnesses in Two Hours: Davis Does Not Testify

Three former police officers, lost files, and a silent defendant: Duane Davis's defense rests after less than two hours.

Aug 31, 2026

Jury finds Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the Tupac murder case

After about three hours of deliberation: murder with a deadly weapon. Sentencing is set for October 13. The verdict is not final.

Sep 1, 2026

"Elated and Relieved": Tupac's Family After the Verdict Against Davis

Relief after the verdict against Davis: Tupac's family thanks the jury, honors Afeni Shakur, and emphasizes that this is not the end of the story.

Sep 2, 2026

Defense Attorney Announces Appeal

Michael Sanft announces an appeal: the core dispute is the 2008 proffer interview. This step is only possible after sentencing.

Sep 5, 2026

First Interview After Conviction: Davis Maintains His Innocence

Never read the book, did interviews for the money: Duane “Keffe D” Davis maintains his innocence after the verdict and recants claims against Combs.

Sep 13, 2026

30th Anniversary of His Death: How Views of Tupac Changed

Between mockery in 1996 and the Hall of Fame in 2017: On the 30th anniversary, Rolling Stone examines how views of Tupac changed after the Davis trial.

Sep 22, 2026

Murder Trial of Keffe D: Documentary Announced for 2027

The murder trial of Keffe D is coming to TV: Propagate and Passion Pictures are bringing the proceedings to Sky Documentaries in 2027.