I always thought Tupac might have been alive because in his song "God Bless the Dead,'' released in 1998, he says, ``Rest in peace, Biggie Smalls, referring the Notorious B.I.G., who died six months after him, among other questionable lyrics which lead me to think that just maybe, he is alive somewhere.
However, in this months issue of
XXL Magazine,
Afeni (Shakur) talks about raising Tupac and how she recently buried his ashes. She also talks about how at first she was upset at people believing he is still alive but she understands how his music has touched so many. Producers and Artists such as The Outlawz talk about what it was like to work with Tupac and how creative and hard working he was in the studio.
There is also the Tupac Center for the Arts which is currently being developed. (See below)
---> Help Build the Tupac Amaru Center for The Arts <---
We need your prayers, ideas, & financial support as we build the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for Arts (TASCA) to offer all types of artists (entertainers, educators, recreational, theatrical, etc) around the world a place to unite and network with one another. In addition, the Center will honor the work of Tupac and his enormous impact on the world. Visitors will be able to better understand the calling on Tupac's life through the Museum & Art Gallery.
The site is situated on a beautiful wooded 10 acre property complete with a onsite lake.The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts will be located in Stone Mountain (suburban Atlanta), Georgia were most of his family has lived for nearly a decade and where Tupac owned a home shortly before his murder.The Center will be built in three phases.
PHASE 1- Visitor Center
Tupac Museum/Art Gallery, Learning Center, & Screening Room
The first phase of the Center will feature an interactive museum showcasing highlights from 2PAC's public life and never before released personal belongings, an art gallery, community meeting space, & classrooms. A screening room is planned as a part of the museum and will feature film premeries, video history on Tupac, & special taped messages from friends & supporters of Tupac. Phase One of the Center is slated for completion in 2003!
Phase 2- Tupac Theater
The Centerpiece will be a 300-400-seat theater.
The theater will be available for plays, productions, and film premiers among other things.
Phase 3- Artist Village & Peace Garden
Near the lake located on the property an area where artists from various genres (painters, sculptures, writers, etc) can develop pieces for display at the Tupac Museum/Art Gallery. A landscaped peace garden will be designed as a place of reflection and a way to honor victims of violence.
More info can be found at the official website http://www.2paclegacy.com
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