Tupac Shakur, a name that remains synonymous with hip-hop, continues to live on even 27 years after his untimely death, but what is his posthumous net worth in 2023? In this article, we explore the factors contributing to his enduring legacy and net worth.
As of 2023, Tupac’s estate is estimated to be worth around $40 million, according to TheRichest.
The Life And Career Of Tupac Shakur
American rapper Tupac Shakur on the set of “Above the Rim” in Harlem. (Photo by mark peterson/Corbis via Getty Images)
Tupac Amaru Shakur, born Lesane Parish Crooks, emerged as a prominent figure in the world of hip-hop during the 1990s. As an actor, rapper, and activist, Tupac’s influence on music and culture is unparalleled. Throughout his career, he released several groundbreaking albums, including 2Pacalypse Now, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., Me Against the World, All Eyez On Me, and The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.
Despite the controversies surrounding his life and the East Coast-West Coast rivalry, Tupac’s impact on the music industry remains undeniable. His thought-provoking lyrics, captivating storytelling, and undeniable charisma cemented his status as an icon in the world of hip-hop.
Tupac’s Posthumous Album Releases
Rapper Tupac Shakur (Lesane Parish Crooks, name later changed to Tupac Amaru Shakur) performs at the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois in March 1994. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
The rapper’s untimely death in 1996 left a treasure trove of unreleased material, which has since been released in various forms, such as albums, documentaries, and even a biopic. These posthumous releases have significantly contributed to Tupac’s net worth over the years.
Some of the most notable posthumous albums include R U Still Down? (Remember Me), Until the End of Time, Better Dayz, and Loyal to the Game. Many of these albums achieved commercial success, with several of them reaching platinum status.
Tupac Shakur in a scene from the film ‘Gridlock’d’, 1997. (Photo by Gramercy Pictures/Getty Images)
Aside from his prolific music career, Tupac also showcased his talent as an actor. He appeared in several films, such as Juice, Poetic Justice, Above The Rim, and Gridlock’d. These roles earned him critical acclaim, further solidifying his legacy in the entertainment industry.
Estate Management
NEW YORK – JULY 23: Rapper Tupac Shakur performs onstage at the Palladium on July 23, 1993 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Since Tupac’s passing, his mother, Afeni Shakur, managed his estate and founded Amaru Entertainment in 1997. The company oversees the release of Tupac’s posthumous works and manages his intellectual property rights. In 2016, Afeni Shakur passed away, and she named Tom Whalley, a former executive at Interscope, the executor of the Trust of Tupac’s estate. Under Whalley’s guidance, Tupac’s estate has continued to release new material, merchandise, and collaborations, further expanding the late rapper’s net worth.
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Tupac Shakur’s life was tragically cut short, but his influence and impact continue to be felt within the music industry and beyond. His estate’s net worth of approximately $40 million in 2023 is a testament to the enduring appeal of his artistry and the careful management of his estate.
Conclusion/TLDR
As fans continue to discover and appreciate Tupac’s music, his net worth will likely keep growing, ensuring that his legacy remains alive and thriving for years to come. Tupac Shakur will always be remembered as a legend who transcended the world of hip-hop, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
Skip Bayless is one of the funnier people on sports talk television. Although most people hate his takes, they feel to realize that the man is an auteur. He is the type of character actor that one simply dreams of someday becoming. Overall, what he does every single morning is performance art, and only those paying attention can see it. His act may be tired for some, but to others, it is truly hilarious. No matter what, Bayless continues to be a force on FS1 and that is not going to be changing, anytime soon.
Recently, Snoop Dogg was on an episode of Undisputed where he gifted Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless a Death Row Records chain. Of course, Snoop is now the owner of the label, so it makes sense for him to do something like this. Although Bayless isn’t exactly the most in tune with hip-hop culture, he is besties with Lil Wayne. Furthermore, Snoop has always had a friendship with Bayless, so the gift wasn’t that far out there. Either way, the concept of Bayless repping this chain may make fans laugh.
Skip Bayless Reps Death Row
My mood after both the Sixers and Suns evened their series with huge home wins. Feeling “Death Row.” Feeling, “Say it with your chest.” THANK YOU FOR THIS, SNOOP. #DripBaylesspic.twitter.com/EAbMUkrVVy
Well, on Sunday, Skip Bayless flexed his brand-new chain with some pride. The Sixers and the Suns won their games, and Bayless was very excited about this. In the tweet above, he wrote “My mood after both the Sixers and Suns evened their series with huge home wins. Feeling ‘Death Row.’ Feeling, ‘Say it with your chest.’ THANK YOU FOR THIS, SNOOP.” Yes, that’s right, Skip is feeling “Death Row” right about now. As if the world wasn’t wacky enough already.
Now, the Sixers are tied in their series with the Celtics. Meanwhile, the Suns have tied it up against the Denver Nuggets, despite the odds. Overall, the playoffs are heating up, and with Game 4 of Lakers and Warriors going down tonight, we are in for quite the show. The NBA playoffs feel wide open this year, and there is no telling who might end up in the Finals. Hopefully, we get a matchup that fans will remember for a very long time. Let us know who you have winning it all, in the comments down below.
Recently on the “Undisputed” talk show, Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless had none other than Snoop Dogg grace their presence. Moreover, they discussed a whole host of topics together, including his love for the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. However, Snoop also took the opportunity to bestow a special honor on the popular basketball commentary duo. At one point during their conversation, the Doggfather broke out Death Row chains to gift to both Bayless and Sharpe. From their bewildered and exciting reactions, you can tell that people know how special it is to receive such a gift from the record label’s current owner.
“Put the top on it,” Snoop Dogg remarked to Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless as he pulled the chains out. In addition to the actual chain’s quality, the piece features the iconic Death Row Records logo emblazoned on it. “See what it do — Oh, rose gold for the both of ’em. Ya’ll don’t get the yellow gold. Ya’ll get the rose gold.” After years of being one of the most prominent voices in basketball, they got points in the culture for other reasons.
“You got the drip Skip,” Snoop told Bayless. “I’m surprised you don’t have your drip on today.” Of course, Shannon Sharpe could barely hold back a smile as he reacted to the surprise. “I was gonna ask for one of these,” he told the Long Beach legend. “I don’t have to ask for one now. Guess what? I’m coming out here tomorrow with it on. I’m gonna have to wear a sweater because they’re gonna have to see this. I’m not gonna lie, I’m not wearing a jacket, I’m wearing this tomorrow.”
Meanwhile, hoops aren’t the only thing on the “Murder Was The Case” MC’s mind when it comes to sports. Moreover, he recently joined a bid to own the NHL’s Ottowa Senators, competing against Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds. If he nabs it, he’ll become the NHL’s first Black owner. If not, at least he has plenty more success to see with Death Row Records- and plenty more chains to give out to those worthy. For the latest on Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless and more news on Snoop Dogg, return to HNHH.
Warren G says that Suge Knight was never happy that he was able to make a career for himself without the help of Death Row. The “Regulate” rapper reflected on his relationship with the former Death Row CEO during a recent interview on The Gauds Show.
“Snoop told Suge: ‘You could have had Warren G. You let Warren G go.’ Them n****s was trippin’,” Warren told host Ray Daniels. “And I was trippin’ too! It wasn’t like I’ma let you n****s just come and try to get off on me or try to do whatever y’all do. N***a I got Regulators! I didn’t want it to be like that.”
Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G of “213” during Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G Form Hip Hop Supergroup 213 at Millenium Hotel in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)
From there, he explained that he still thinks Knight is a good guy. “And I still be saying Suge is a good dude. He was a good dude, it’s just that when all the money shit started kicking in, all that other shit started kicking in, the Hollywood shit started kicking in, that’s when he changed,” he said. He continued: “I still said that these was my people even though these n****s would be tripping on me at certain places. And I was just like, ‘I’m not gon’ let you n****s tell me Nate can’t perform with me.’ And this is my fucking stage up here with the Billboard Awards? The big stage? He’s performing n***a. Stop it.”
Despite not joining the label, Warren G had close ties to Death Row. In addition to his step-brother, Dr. Dre co-founding the imprint, he was also in the group 213 with the label’s stars, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg. All these years later, Snoop Dogg now owns Death Row while Suge Knight is serving 28 years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in a fatal 2015 hit-and-run. He is eligible for parole in November 2034.
Suge Knight has a bone to pick with the new owners of Death Row Records. If you recall, Snoop announced the acquisition of the label in 2022 shortly after Trump pardoned Michael “Harry-O” Harris. However, it came to the surprise of Suge Knight, who believes that the acquisition moved forward on fraudulent grounds. During an interview with TMZ, Suge accused his former business partner, Harry-O, of committed bankruptcy fraud to acquire the label from him.
Firstly, Suge said that he doubted whether Snoop actually owns the label, explaining that the catalog will likely return to his possession. However, his major issue regarding the new ownership is Harry-O’s involvement. “They committed fraud, they bankruptcy fraud. I didn’t lose my company by doing anything wrong. They went in and the lawyer didn’t show up, and they got a default judgment,” he explained. Suge said that he previously settled the judgment, though he said the owners at the time said that he didn’t.
What’s Suge Knight’s Beef With Death Row?
Suge further explained that only recently did he find out that they went behind his back to acquire the label from MNRK Music Group. “But they committed bankruptcy fraud which we just found out for sure last week. When they filed for bankruptcy in ’95, they said it didn’t have anything to do with Death Row,” he added. Ultimately, he labeled the settlement as “illegal.” “You can’t take the person who committed the worst crime of the century, taking Death Row from Black people and try to give it to white people, and think he gonna grab Snoop and they gonna get it back. It doesn’t work like that.”
Though Suge might not have ownership of the label, that isn’t preventing him from sharing their story. The executive recently announced that he’s developing a new series based on his life story, which he described as on par with BMF. The show will explore Suge’s rise to becoming one of the most notorious figures in the music industry. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates on the series. Check out Suge Knight’s interview above.
Snoop Dogg says that he nearly signed with a different label before joining Dr. Dre, but they underappreciated him. The legendary rapper reflected on the situation during a recent interview on the Big Boy Off Air YouTube show.
“Y’all don’t know this story,” Snoop told Big Boy. “I was with Above The Law. Above The Law was about to give me a situation — but they had me waiting on the bench. I was behind Kokane; I was behind another girl named [Mz] Kilo, and I was waiting behind Above The Law’s next album that they were doing. But Laylaw and [Big] Hutch and the whole crew, Go Mack and the whole nine. They fucked with me and Warren G; Warren G was they n***a!”
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre during 1993 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
From there, Snoop continued: “So Warren G brought me to them, and they was like, ‘Okay, we gon’ fuck with him!’ But, ‘Sit down there and play that Madden while we work in the studio.’ And this was when we was comin’ from Long Beach to Inglewood, didn’t even know I was going through a Blood neighborhood on the Metro while Warren G was trying to make a career happen. [Dr.] Dre is about to leave Ruthless. It’s not [known yet], but he’s about to leave. I’m just trying to get on. So I’m in here with these n****s every day. Friday, they take me upstairs in the studio — one of the only times. And they play a dope-ass track for me, and they’re like, ‘This yours. Monday, we gon’ record this.’ I’m like, ‘Oh, shit. I finally get to…I’m on, n***a.’”
Nowadays, Snoop is the boss over at Death Row, having acquired ownership of the label from MNRK Music Group in February 2022. He released in 19th studio album, BODR, through the imprint shortly afterward. He also brought the label’s catalog back to streaming services, just last month. Check out a clip from Snoop Dogg’s interview with Big Boy below, as shared by HipHopDX.
Suge Knight, The D.O.C., Dr. Dre, and Dick Griffey founded the hip-hop record label, Death Row Records. The label became massively successful in the ’90s with the release of classic albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle and The Doggfather, and two albums from the late Tupac Shakur’s discography. Reports estimate that Death Row was making about $100 million a year at the peak of its success. The label was instrumental in the commercial success of gangsta rap and its eventual recognition by mainstream media.
Cracks on the massive music empire began to show when the then CEO, Suge Knight, was sentenced to nine years in prison for probation violations. This was the beginning of Suge’s tumultuous relationship with law enforcement. He was arrested for alleged acts of violence and affiliations with gang members on more than one occasion. Suge’s troubles were compounded when Tupac, who had released his triple-platinum album, All Eyez on Me, was fatally shot and killed after an alleged retaliatory attack in Las Vegas. Suge was also in the vehicle during the shooting and sustained non-threatening injuries. Dr. Dre left the label shortly before Tupac’s death, and Snoop Dogg exited two years later.
Suge filed for bankruptcy in 2006, officially marking the end of the West Coast label. Death Row Records was auctioned in a bankruptcy court in 2008. WIDEawake Entertainment eventually bought the catalog. It would change hands a few times, and former artist, Snoop Dogg, purchased the label in 2022 with aspirations of reviving it. Artists who had been signed to the label include:
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur and Marion Suge Knight (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Late rapper Tupac joined Death Row Records in a three-album deal after Suge Knight posted his $1.4 million bond and secured his freedom. Suge also gave Pac’s mother $15,000 to help her with house payments when the rapper was in prison. Death Row released All Eyez on Me from the deal, hip hop’s second double album, (Master P’s Down South Hustlers – Bouncin & Swingin was the first). This technically meant that Pac had submitted two of the three albums he had committed to at Death Row.
The album was released in February 1996 and by April of that year, had been certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. The album was later certified diamond (10 million records sold) in 2014. All Eyez on Me won R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year at the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist at the American Music Awards the same year.
In 1996, Tupac was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Reports have further suggested that the drive-by shooting was retaliatory and premeditated. He had, however, finished recording the recording of his third album at Death Row. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, popularly shorted to Makaveli, was Pac’s first posthumous album and the last released with his creative input. The album was further certified 4x platinum in 1999 after its debut in August 1996.
There have been five other solo posthumous albums from the Tupac estate and one collaborative album with his rap group, Outlawz. Themes in Pac’s music primarily revolved around social injustices in African American communities. His discography has also influenced other hip-hop artists like Nas and T.I. Pac has sold 75 million records worldwide.
Dr. Dre
Dr. (Photo by Lester Cohen) Dre poses in studio for Helter Skelter circa 1996. (Photo by Lester Cohen)
Andre “Dr. Dre” Young has continuously been touted as the most significant hip-hop producer ever. Many people forget that he is also a rapper. Dr. Dre left Ruthless Records with The D.O.C. and joined Suge Knight to establish Death Row Records. He released the cultural juggernaut album, The Chronic, in 1992. The project gave us classic singles like “Fuck Wit Dre Day,” “Let Me Ride,” and “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang.”
The Chronicpeaked at number three on the Billboard album chart. It also went on to receive a 3x platinum certification from the RIAA. Dr. Dre had left Death Row Records just before the murder of Tupac and went on to establish Aftermath Records. All his solo pursuits have been released under Aftermath ever since. The doctor has three solo albums, two soundtrack albums, and six collaborative albums—two with World Class Wreckin’ Cru and four with N.W.A.
Daz Dillinger
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–AUGUST 03: Kurupt (aka Ricardo Emmanuel Brown) and Daz (aka Daz Dillinger; Delmar Drew Arnaud) when the Death Row Records label assembles at The Source Awards, held at The Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden, on August 3, 1995 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
Daz Dillinger, or Daz, is a rapper and producer who signed with Death Row Records at 19. He is one half of the rap group, The Dogg Pound, together with label-mate Kurupt. Daz made production contributions to The Chronic and was featured in Doggystyle. The Dogg Pound would later release their debut, Dog Food, which received positive reviews and achieved platinum status.
Tupac’s murder led to the exodus of most artists from Death Row. The label released Daz’s debut solo album, Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back, years after he left the label. Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 8 on the 200 Albums chart. Dillinger has gone on to carve out a successful rapper/producer career. He released the A.T.L.A. project with Big Gripp in 2020. Daz also has a Grammy nomination with Kurupt for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the song “What Would You Do.”
Kurupt
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–AUGUST 03: Snoop Dogg, Kurupt (aka Ricardo Emmanuel Brown) and Dr. Dre (aka Andre Romelle Young) appear backstage when the Death Row Records label assembles at The Source Awards, held at The Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden, on August 3, 1995 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
Kurupt, real name Ricardo Emmanuel Brown, would begin a third stint at Death Row Records after it was purchased by longtime friend Snoop Dogg in 2022. Kurupt first joined the label in 1992 when he was 19 years old. He left the label after the murder of Tupac, like many others. He released the Dog Food album as a part of the rap group, The Dogg Pound, with Daz Dillinger. This was under his first commitment with Death Row. Kurupt returned to the label in 2002, briefly becoming the vice president. He would release his oft-delayed Against The Grain album and leave the label again in 2005. Kurupt re-signed with Death Row Records in 2022 as part of Snoop’s plan to revamp the label.
The D.O.C.
ST. LOUIS- DECEMBER 1991: Rapper The D.O.C. (Tracy Lynn Curry) poses for photos backstage at The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri in December 1991. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
The D.O.C., born Tracy Lynn Curry, was regarded as the “master of the pen” during the rise and reign of gangsta rap in the ’90s. He was initially at Ruthless Records before departing to join the newly formed Death Row with Dr. Dre. The D.O.C. is credited to have co-written Eazy E’s classic album Eazy-Duz-It and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic. His debut album, No One Can Do It Better, was released in 1989. The album was a critical and commercial success. It spawned two number-one records and went on to achieve platinum status in 1994.
The D.O.C. was also involved in a serious car crash just months after the release of his debut. He has confessed in interviews that he was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. The accident left him with serious facial injuries that required plastic surgery. It also permanently changed his voice. He continued to work at Death Row Records as a ghostwriter contributing to Dr. Dre’s and Snoop Dogg’s albums. He would later leave Death Row after a short feud over payments with Dr. Dre. The D.O.C. founded his own label, Silverback Records, in 1997.
The Lady of Rage
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 27: Rapper The Lady of Rage performs onstage during the Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock concert during 2015 BET Experience at Staples Center on June 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/FilmMagic)
Robin Yvette Allen, The Lady of Rage, is known for her feature contributions in Snopp Dogg’s Doggystyle and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic albums. Dr. Dre is credited for discovering the talented MC after hearing the vocals she recorded for the L.A. Posse’s album, They Come in All Colors, released in 1991. She released her solo debut, Necessary Roughness, in 1997 after several pushbacks. The record served as her only album on the label. Necessary Roughness peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard R&B Album chart and 32 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. She would sign with Boss Lady Entertainment in 2007.
Sam Sneed
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–AUGUST 03: K-Solo (aka Kevin Madison), Sam Sneed (aka Sam Anderson) and Daz (aka Delmar Drew Arnaud) appear backstage when the Death Row Records label assembles at The Source Awards, held at The Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden, on August 3, 1995 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives).
Sam signed with Death Row Records in 1993, releasing one single, Dr. Dre assisted “U Better Recognize.” He is also a producer. Sam co-produced the singles “Keep Their Heads Ringin” and “Natural Born Killaz” with Dr. Dre. Sneed’s brain tumor diagnosis in 1999 effectively halted his career. He, however, recovered and has had production credits on songs for G-Unit, Jay-Z, and Scarface.
Snoop Dogg
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Snoop Dogg performs at The O2 Arena on March 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images)
Snoop, or Uncle Snoop, as he is also known these days, is officially the new owner of Death Row Records. Snoop’s history with the label started in 1992. He appeared on The Chronic and his performance fueled the anticipation for his debut, Doggystyle, which was released in 1993. The album shot up the charts to occupy the No. 1 spot with over 800,000 copies sold in the first week. The debut project has also been certified 11x platinum by the RIAA for 11 million copies sold worldwide.
Snoop first left Death Row Records amidst the murder of friend and label-mate Tupac, and the alleged involvement of the then CEO, Suge Knight. The “Drop It Like Its Hot” rapper has repeatedly criticized Suge for the untimely death of Tupac. Snoop now has ownership and executive control of the label after purchasing it from MNRK Music Group.
Tupac’s attempt to switch up the Death Row dress code from khakis to designer failed, according to Kurupt. The Long Beach rapper recently appeared on The Art Of Dialogue where he detailed ‘Pac’s militant mentality when he joined the Death Row Records roster. “Tupac is strength,” Kurupt said as he described the late rapper’s “strong-minded” mob boss outlook. He explained that the “All Eyez On Me” rapper’s alignment with the Suge Knight-led label wasn’t solely for his own benefit but his attempt to shift the label’s culture at large. “He wanted to change the image of Death Row, he wanted to add to everybody else’s table,” Kurupt recalled.
Though Tupac’s work ethic undoubtedly influenced the prolificacy of the Death Row roster, Kurupt explained that his influence was much deeper than that. “He wanted to change our apparel and how we looked, which, you know, that didn’t work,” Kurupt explained. “Because that’s you, ‘Pac, that’s y’all shit over here. We in khakis, cuz, you know what I’m saying? ‘Pac loved it, he respected it,” Kurupt added, though not everyone was on board (with the exception of Snoop Dogg) with the stylistic shift Tupac strived towards.
Tupac Dress Code Met With Resistance, Kurupt Says
Though Death Row became synonymous with West Coast culture, it specifically embodied the gangbanging aspect that’s specific to cities like Los Angeles. Kurupt and other signees from the label, including Snoop Dogg, continued to wear Chuck Taylor’s and Khakis. However, Tupac began to ascend in the world of haute couture, developing a strong relationship with designer brands like Versace.
“It’s a fly-ass dress code, cuz,” Kurupt recalled of Tupac’s attempt to switch out the khakis for high-end brands. “I could understand it if he was like, ‘N***a, put on the army fatigues.’ This n***a talking about, ‘Put on some Versace, n***a! Get fly!’ … That shit didn’t work with us, cuz. We agreed with everything besides the gear. That’s not our shit.” Though Death Row didn’t get down with all of Tupac’s ideas, Kurupt evidently understands just how big his vision was prior to his untimely passing. Check out Kurupt’s comments about Tupac above and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
One of hip-hop’s most fascinating and successful labels is tragically one of its most dangerous in the genre’s history. Kurupt recently revealed that he left Death Row Records because Tupac Shakur died under Suge Knight’s watch. Moreover, he made such statements during an interview with The Art Of Dialogue and spoke candidly of his experience. Furthermore, he said that when he requested to terminate his contract, he felt how worn-down Death Row artists were due to the similarities between the label and street life. After years of apparent invincibility, it became to much to bear for the “C-Walk” rapper.
“Everywhere we was going we had to keep our eyes open, 10 toes on the ground,” the Philly-born artist expressed. “We had to stay heated and make sure that we protected ourselves. And then to go to Death Row and feel the same way as when we in the streets: we all kinda got burnt on that.” Moreover, he also spoke on how Dr. Dre leaving the collective gave him a lead to follow. His group mates Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, and Soopafly were still signed to the label after Dre left, and Suge’s presence could no longer assure their safety.
Kurupt Speaks On How Tupac’s Death Under Suge Knight Affected Him
“We all was a little tired of walking on egg shells,” he continued. “Because if we gon be here and it feels the same was as being on the streets, then whats the difference? If a n***a gotta come to the studio heated, what’s the difference? Dr. Dre set up the woo-wop, like, ‘It can be done, you can leave.’ When I saw Dr. Dre do that, then 2Pac died, that was the final straw for me. N***as is getting shot even with Suge. Now that is it.
“Crippin’ and Bloodin’ is real!” he concluded. “This ain’t no joke. This s**t ain’t to play with, this ain’t something you just kick around. Once you in, you in for life; you gotta ride it out homie. And 2Pac is militant! He’s not a gang member. He’s from a Black Panther background, a whole ‘nother background. It’s just not healthy for him. A lot of us gangbang ’cause we wanted to; and a lot of us gangbang ’cause we had to. We lived there; we had to protect our community, you know.” Regardless, let us know your take in the comments and come back to HNHH for the latest on Kurupt, Tupac, Suge Knight, and Death Row.
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