Tupac Shakur
Janet Jackson Wanted Tupac to Take AIDS Test Before ‘Poetic Justice’ Kissing Scene (Exclusive Excerpt)
In his new book ‘Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur,’ Jeff Pearlman uncovers on-set drama between the late rapper and “Rhythm Nation” singer.
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Would You Pay $27,000 for a Used Concert T-Shirt?
This ratty old Limp Bizkit tee? It’s having a moment!
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Young Noble, Member of Tupac Shakur’s Outlawz Rap Group, Dies at 47
The rapper made his debut on Shakur’s posthumous album, ‘The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.'
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‘Godfather of Harlem’ Showrunner Chris Brancato Already Has Plans for Season 5
The co-creator explains the contemporary music choices and hopes to continue the MGM+ series, now in its fourth season, that stars Forest Whitaker as the notorious Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson.
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Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’ Tells the Story of Reena Virk — and The Notorious B.I.G.
The pop culture figure's presence and music are featured throughout the scripted series starring Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough, showcasing how the rapper and hip-hop are integral to the story of a young girl trying to fit into society in the late '90s.
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When the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef Burns Out “This Can’t End Well”
Rap beefs are an essential part of hip-hop culture, but the recent battle between two of the genre's top performers has turned dark and ugly: "How far are we willing to go to win a rap battle?"
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Hollywood Predicted Tupac Would be a Movie Star. His Response: “I’m Not Going to Be Alive”
An exclusive excerpt from a new biography of the rapper reveals how his powerful turn in 1992's 'Juice' set him on course for an acting career, and gave audiences their first glimpse of his superstar charisma.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis Charged With Murder in Tupac Shakur Case
The man, one of the last living witnesses to the rapper's death, has long been known to investigators and has himself admitted in interviews and in his 2019 tell-all memoir, 'Compton Street Legend,' that he was in the Cadillac where the gunfire erupted during the September 1996 drive-by shooting.
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Tupac, Biggie and Jay-Z’s Emmy Nods: “You Never Thought Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far”
As the art form celebrates its 50th anniversary, three artists who are among the most important figures in pop culture could receive key honors, showing the genre’s ubiquity, according to THR’s The Download columnist.
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Las Vegas Police Serve Search Warrant in Tupac Shakur Killing Investigation
Authorities in Nevada filed a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved murder of the rapper nearly 30 years ago.
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Musicians at the Emmys: Rihanna, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Selena Gomez, Dolly Parton, Lizzo Score Nominations
Jay-Z picked up a nomination for directing Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show, while projects about iconic late rappers Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. were honored with nominations.
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‘Dear Mama’ Director Allen Hughes on Tupac Shakur’s Legacy: “He Lived More in a Day Than Most in a Year”
Hughes explains why he depicted the life of the rapper and actor alongside his activist mother, Afeni Shakur: "I absolutely believe this is the definitive story."
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