Episode 56: A Not So Poetic Justice- The Death of Tupac Shukar
Episode description
Tupac Shakur was an American rapper who is widely considered one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time. Among being one of the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide, Tupac’s music has been known for addressing contemporary social issues that plagued the inner cities, and considered a symbol of activism against inequality. However, his short-lived career was riddled with controversy and violence. On the night of September 7, 1996, 25-year-old Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada as he headed to a gig at Club 662, owned by the head of Death Row Records, Marion "Suge" Knight. Tupac was shot four times - in the chest, arm and thigh and would succumb to his injuries, dying six days later. Since his murder, dozens of conspiracy theories have surfaced, including some claiming he survived the shooting, faked his death and then fled the country, while others believe the government was in involved in his murder as he was quickly gaining popularity as being a political activist for the black community like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X . The mystery of who killed him and why remains a mystery to this day. So, was Tupac killed because of a music scene rivalry or was something much more sinister at play.
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