Tupac Shakur |
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Author:
| Uschan, Michael V. |
Series title: | People in the News Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-59018-987-0 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2007 |
Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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Imprint: | Lucent Press |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $41.03 |
Book Description:
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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,...
More DescriptionNamed 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.