Many felt Tupac predicted his own murder, as evidenced through lines like these. “I heard a rumor I died, murdered in cold blood dramatized/ Pictures of me in my final stages, you know mama cried/ But that was all fiction, some coward got the story twisted.” Tupac spent many verses discussing what that heaven looked like and how he would fit in it. The religious undertones in his music were apparent, believing a heaven actually existed. “Dear mama, don’t cry, your baby boy’s doin’ good/ Tell the homies I’m in heaven and they ain’t got hoods/ Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook/ Drinkin’ Peppermint Schnapps with Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke.”Īs much as ‘Pac spoke about death, he also rhymed about the afterlife, particularly heaven. He was vocal about his overt awareness of haters, who would sadly lead to his assassination. Long before artists like Jay-Z and even Drake painted pictures of the trouble that fame brings, ‘Pac rhymed about the ups and downs of being in the public eye. “When I talk about money all you see is the struggle/ When I tell you I’m livin’ large, you tell me it’s trouble.” After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.13. When: Jun 16, 2021, 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). May their light communicate that you do not have to dim someone else's light to shine your light.” – Producer & Director Tracy Danielle Robinson. I also see similar energy in the eyes of young and mature black men. “Tupac had and continues to have a bright light of energy. I want to encourage you to keep loving, keep creating, keep making music, keep dancing and keep living.' - Afeni Shakur. You can kill a revolutionary, but you cannot kill a revolution. I believe it still in the best of my heart. Tupac’s mom Afeni Shakur, may have said it best, or in the words of the illustrious Afeni Shakur, 'As long as you keep 2PAC's vision, his music, and his memory alive. Yes, 50! Join us as we celebrate the legend and his words, 'I don’t think I’ll change the world, but I guarantee I’ll spark the brain that will change the world.'

On June 16, 2021, Tupac would have been 50 years old.

They will also discuss Tupac Shakur's words, image, and musical legacy continuing global impact on culture and society. The agenda is to honor Tupac's legacy by reading excerpts from his 1999 instant classic poetry book 'The Rose That Grew From Concrete' (Pocket Books/MTV Books). Dion will be joined by Tupacs former business partner producer, director, artist, Tracy Danielle Robinson and over a dozen other contemporary artists and prominent industry voices ().

'Tupac Shakur's 50th Birthday Celebration!' Writer/teaching artist, Nahshon Dion hosts, live via zoom ().

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