The late great rapper/actor Tupac Shakur finally received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday June 7th, 27 years after his tragic death.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unanimously selected Tupac for star in 2013 but it took a decade for it to come into fruition and wrote on twitter “For the record, Tupac was selected in 2013, and we have been waiting for his family/estate to set a date.”
The legendary Tupac who died at 25 is regardarded as one of the most iconic hip hop artists of all time.
2Pac was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April 2017 making him the first solo hip-hop artist to be recognized for inclusion in his first eligible year.
Tupac also found success and critical acclaim as an actor, starring in films like Juice, Poetic Justice, Above The Rim, Gridlock’d, and Gang Related.
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The posthumously presented star at 6212 Hollywood Blvd was accepted by 2Pac’s sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur in the Recording category.
“Today, we aren’t just honoring a star on the sidewalk; we are honoring the very essence of a person who fearlessly pursued his dreams and fought to turn them into reality. This is Tupac’s moment — the culmination of years of dedication and passion. Even before the world recognized his name, he dreamed of having a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame and today, the unveiling of Tupac’s star not only pays tribute to his contributions to the entertainment industry but also speaks volumes about his lasting impact, even after 25 years. I couldn’t be prouder of my brother to watch his star now shine even brighter.”
Sekyiwa also said “It fills my heart with honor to stand here today representing the Shakur family. Tupac knew deep down that he was always meant for something great. And as his little sister, I had the privilege to watch that greatness unfold.”
Watch the Tupac Walk of Fame Ceremony on YouTube: walkoffame
Tupac was gunned shot Sept. 7, 1996 in Las Vegas. He died six days later at age 25. His murder has never been solved.
Recently 2pac’s father Billy Garland claimed his son was killed but the US government and was tailed for years including September 7, 1996, when Pac was shot in Vegas. Read more at TMZ
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