On Wednesday, a star was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously honoring the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. The ceremony was held in front of Amoeba Music at 6212 Hollywood Blvd, and it was attended by several notable persons, including Allen Hughes, director of the FX docuseries “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur,” and Jamal Joseph, author of the biography “Tupac Shakur Legacy” and a producer of `Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur. The radio host Big Boy hosted the event. Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, accepted the star on behalf of the family and shared that “Tupac knew deep down that he was always meant for something great. And, as his little sister, I had the privilege to watch that greatness unfold.”
Tupac sold more than 75 million records during his short career spanning over five years. He was nominated for six Grammy Awards. Shakur was born in Harlem on June 16, 1971. He grew up in Baltimore, where his mother, Afeni Shakur, a political activist and a member of the Black Panther Party, raised him. When he was 17, the family relocated to Marin City, where Tupac connected with the popular Bay Area rap crew Digital Underground. He started as a roadie and back-up dancer and eventually contributed to their song “Same Song.”
Later in 1991, Shakur was signed by Interscope Records, which released his first album, “2Pacalypse Now.” The recording industry trade group, the Recording Industry Association of America, certified the album gold for selling 923,455 units. His second studio album, “Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z,” sold more than a million copies. Tupac’s third studio album, “Me Against the World,” was released when he was serving a prison sentence for a sexual abuse conviction. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for best rap album, and its lead single, “Dear Mama,” was nominated for best rap solo performance. “Me Against the World” was certified as double-platinum for selling more than 3.5 million copies.
Tupac’s fourth studio album, “All Eyez on Me,” was released on February 13, 1996, seven months before his death. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for best rap album, with its singles, “How Do U Want It” and “California Love,” also receiving nominations for best rap performance by a duo or group. It sold 5,887,630 units and was certified diamond. Tupac also received a posthumous Grammy nomination in 2000 for “Changes,” part of his “Greatest Hits” album released in 1998.
In addition to his music career, Tupac also made a name for himself in the film industry. He starred in several popular movies, including “Juice,” “Poetic Justice,” “Bullet,” and “Above the Rim.” However, his life was tragically cut short when he was shot on September 7, 1996, in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. He passed away six days later at the young age of 25. The case remains unsolved, and Tupac’s legacy continues to inspire musicians and fans all over the world.
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