Thats right after 18 years since the release of the classic 2Pac record All Eyez On Me, it finally went DIAMOND today. The two-disc album which counts as two records, blew past the 5-million selling mark this week. Even in death Tupac is still receiving plaques for his efforts and memorable work. R.I.P.
(Video) Mike D Of The Beastie Boys Talk 90s Tupac & Biggie Beef
During their In Conversation With segment, Vanity Fair sits down Beastie Boys founder, Mike D and talk about what’s probably known as the most famous hip-hop beef, which happened between Tupac and Biggie Smalls. “…it escalated so fast,”Mike D says. “You had Biggie who was a seminal rapper. He was so talented.” Then there was Tupac. “Yeah, he was ‘Thug Life’ and everything, but he was more of an artistic kid,” he adds. “He [Tupac] was so determined to be authentic that it ultimately killed him.” Truth. Hit the jump for this and more from Mike D – Beastie Boy.
(Video) YG Says Pac Is Still Alive, Plus Talks West Coast Takeover, Nate Dogg & More
While across the border in good ol’ Canada (ay), the folks over at Montreality caught baught up with YG backstage at his show. During the chat bhat, the Def Jam rapper discussed what kind of student he was in school, the current West Coast takeover in hip-hop, why he thinks Pac is still alive and more. Check out the interview below!
(Video) Tupac’s Murder To Be Analyzed In National Geographic Documentary Series
The National Geographic Channel has featured the notorious murder of Tupac in their upcoming 3 part, 6 hour long series titled ‘The 90’s: The Last great Decade?’. They will be interviewing Arsenio Hall, Gobi Rahimi the director behind Pac’s “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” clip and Outlawz affiliate, Malcolm Greenridge. Check out a clip of the series airing July 6th- 8th 9 p.m., below!
(Photos+Video) Was Tupac At The BET Awards Last Night?!
A couple rappers in the audience seemed to think so. Both Fab and Snoop Dogg posted pictures on Instagram of a man at the show last night who looks a lot like Pac himself. Right down to the nose ring and bandana. Check out their posts after the jump!
