Named after a Peruvian revolutionary, Tupac Shakur brought a unique strain of philosophy to his lyrics that has influenced musicians ever since. According to Black History, Tupac's first major album, 2pocolypse Now, was influenced by Black Nationalism. Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, was a revolutionary activist and Black Panther member. This compelling volume provides a balanced biography of Tupac Shakur. Chapters include Shakur's revolutionary heritage, his breakthrough into stardom, and his mysterious death at the age of twenty-six.
Named after a Peruvian revolutionary, Tupac Shakur brought a unique strain of philosophy to his lyrics that has influenced musicians ever since. According to Black History, Tupac's first major album, 2pocolypse Now, was influenced by Black Nationalism. Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, was a revolutionary activist and Black Panther member. This compelling volume provides a balanced biography of Tupac Shakur. Chapters include Shakur's revolutionary heritage, his breakthrough into stardom, and his mysterious death at the age of twenty-six.