The belief that Tupac Shakur is still alive has been a topic of fascination and speculation for many years. Despite his tragic death in 1996, there are individuals who firmly believe that the iconic rapper is still alive and living in secrecy.
One reason why people think Tupac Shakur is still alive is the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. Conspiracy theories suggest that his death was staged, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the official reports and witness testimonies. This has also fueled speculation that he faked his own death to escape the pressures of fame or to evade potential threats.
Rapper YG was one of many people who still believed the rapper was alive and well but that all changed after he had a deep conversation with Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. “They wanted me to come speak on behalf of the new generation, like 2Pac’s impact on us,” he began explaining while appearing on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast on Tuesday (Aug. 1). The Compton rapper continued, “I said some sh*t and his mama came up to me and was like crying and sh*t. She was like, ‘I love what you said about my son.’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, yeah, fa sho.’ And then she’s just looking at me and she crying and she’s like, ‘They really killed my baby! They really killed my baby!” YG went on to admit that after listening to his heartbroken mother, “That sh*t f**ked me up ’cause I thought ‘Pac was alive,” YG said. “My whole life, bro, I thought ‘Pac was alive. But that day, I’m like, ‘Nah, bro, he gone.’”
He continued, “His mama was crying in my face. ‘Nah, he gone!’ Bro, that sh*t f**ked me up. That sh*t was crazy… It was sad as f**k, bro.”
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Earlier this year, the late rap star finally received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. YG attended the ceremony along with radio host Big Boy and Tupac’s sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur.
In June, Set also accepted the Culture Award for her late brother at the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards.
More On Tupac’s Death
Tupac Shakur, a renowned rapper, and actor, was tragically shot multiple times on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. He was rushed to the hospital but sadly succumbed to his injuries six days later on September 13th. Despite ongoing investigations by law enforcement agencies, no conclusive evidence has definitively answered the question of what truly happened to Tupac Shakur. The case remains open, leaving room for speculation and countless debates among fans who continue to seek closure on this tragic chapter in music history.
While we may never know with certainty what transpired that fateful night in Las Vegas, one thing is certain: Tupac Shakur’s impact on music and culture continues to resonate long after his passing. His talent, passion, and influence will forever be remembered as an integral part of hip-hop history.