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News 2002
26 news items from 2002, in chronological order, each with a source.
January 2002
February 2002
- "Before I Wake": Tupac's Former Bodyguard Frank Alexander Releases a DocumentaryIn early 2002, Tupac's former bodyguard Frank Alexander released the documentary Before I Wake, with unreleased studio footage and his own photos.
- Afeni Shakur Speaks at Guilford College on Addiction, Roots, and Tupac's LegacyOn February 10, 2002, Afeni Shakur spoke at Guilford College's Dana Auditorium in North Carolina about her roots, addiction, and her son's work.
- Suge Knight Causes Turmoil at Beverly Hills Hip-Hop SummitAt the West Coast Hip-Hop Summit on February 14, 2002, Suge Knight attacked numerous musicians and accused Janet Jackson of using Tupac photos.
March 2002
- A Songbook for Rap: Warner Announces "The Tupac Shakur Collection"In March 2002, Warner Brothers Publications announced a sheet music book featuring 15 Tupac songs, developed with Afeni Shakur.
- Tupac and Biggie Among the First Members of the Hip-Hop Hall of FameOn March 13, 2002, the first 15 members of a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame were inducted in New York, including Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.
April 2002
- "Thug Angel": Documentary About Tupac Released on DVD and VideoIn April 2002, Peter Spirer's documentary "Thug Angel: The Life of an Outlaw" was released on DVD. A CD for the film followed in July.
- Alton McDonald, Close Associate of Suge Knight, Shot Dead in ComptonIn early April 2002, Alton McDonald was fatally shot at a Compton gas station. In 1996, he was with Suge Knight in Las Vegas and on the MGM video.
- Behind the Scenes: The Outlawz Reveal Themselves on the DVD "Worldwide"In late April 2002, Fortress Entertainment released the Outlawz documentary "Worldwide". RapReviews reviewed it on April 30, 2002.
May 2002
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July 2002
September 2002
- "Who Killed Tupac Shakur?": The Los Angeles Times Names Orlando Anderson as the ShooterOn September 6, 2002, the first part of Chuck Philips' LA Times series ran, naming Orlando Anderson as the shooter and implicating Biggie, unproven.
- LA Times Series, Part 2: Serious Allegations Against the Las Vegas PoliceIn the second part of his series, Chuck Philips accused Las Vegas police of failures. Investigators pointed to witnesses who refused to speak.
- Biggie's Family Rejects LA Times Report and Presents an AlibiAfter the LA Times report on Tupac's death, Biggie's family rejected every allegation. Biggie was in New York and New Jersey on September 7, 1996.
- Tupac and Biggie on the Runway at New York Fashion WeekAt New York Fashion Week in September 2002, a model wore a corset featuring the faces of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.
October 2002
November 2002
- "Biggie & Tupac": Nick Broomfield’s Film Follows Russell Poole’s TheoryIn 2002, Nick Broomfield released the documentary "Biggie & Tupac", featuring Suge Knight in prison and Biggie's mother. Afeni Shakur declined.
- Raid at Tha Row: Special Unit Searches Suge Knight's LabelOn November 14, 2002, police searched the offices of Suge Knight's label Tha Row over several homicides; Knight was not considered a suspect.
- Michael Medved Attacks the Veneration of Tupac in USA TodayIn November 2002, film critic Michael Medved criticized in USA Today that Tupac was made a cult figure despite criminal records and violent lyrics.
- Audio Expert on MTV: Nobody Says "Suge Shot Me" in the Makaveli IntroIn November 2002, the MTV show "Big Urban Myth" had the Makaveli intro examined. The rumor that "Suge shot me" can be heard did not hold.
- "Better Dayz": Second Double Album from the Archive ReleasedOn November 26, 2002, "Better Dayz" was released, Tupac's second double album from the archive. It entered at number 5 with 366,000 copies.
- Afeni Shakur Donates 15,000 Dollars to Her Former Elementary School in LumbertonIn late November 2002, Tupac's mother donated 15,000 dollars to her former North Carolina school. Better Dayz proceeds were to go to his foundation.
December 2002
- Shooting "Thugz Mansion": Nas Puts Tupac Beyond ShakespeareIn early December 2002, Nas shot the video for "Thugz Mansion" in Atlanta. He spoke of a great honor and placed Tupac above Shakespeare.
- 50 Cent: "I'm Not Tupac"In late 2002, 50 Cent was often compared to Tupac because he too had survived gunshots. In Don Diva magazine, he clearly distanced himself.
- Suge Knight Arrested for Parole ViolationShortly before Christmas 2002, Suge Knight was arrested. He allegedly violated parole conditions by associating with gang members.