News of June 21, 1997
"Smile" with Scarface: Tupac's Voice Up to Number 12 on the Hot 100
Nine months after his death, Tupac was heard on another artist's hit: Scarface's "Smile" entered the Hot 100 in June 1997 and reached number 12.
On the Billboard chart dated June 21, 1997, Smile by Scarface entered the Hot 100 at number 22. The single was listed as Scarface featuring 2Pac & Johnny P. Tupac had been dead for nine months at that point.
Five Weeks to the Peak
The single climbed slowly and reached number 12, its peak, on the July 26 chart. After that, it fell back and was still at number 45 at the end of August.
Other songs on which Tupac can be heard with other artists are collected on the Guest Appearances and Features page.