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Today In Hip-Hop History: Paramount Pictures’ ‘Juice’ Soundtrack Dropped 33 Years Ago

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On this date in 1991, Paramount Pictures presented the highly anticipated soundtrack to the hood flick Juice, which starred a still rising rap star by the name of Tupac Shakur, who plays a crooked criminal from Uptown by the name of “Bishop”.

His co-star, Omar Epps (Higher Learning, In Too Deep), plays a local DJ with industry potential named “GQ”, alongside Jermaine “Huggy” Hopkins(Lean On Me) and Khalil Kain, who all form a loosely knit crew of truants who are headed in the wrong direction.

This movie was very instrumental in bringing Hip Hop artists onto the silver screen, with cameo appearances from Treach of Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, EPMD’s DJ Scratch and Special Ed. Juice also helped to introduce the soundtrack as a way to market movies for larger budgets.

The soundtrack to this monumental movie included hits from the likes of Eric B. and Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Teddy Riley and the “Uptown Anthem” by the legendary Naughty By Nature. The soundtrack was a success, making it to #17 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top R&B Albums.

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Outlawz’s Young Noble Believes Tupac Shakur Could’ve Survived Las Vegas Shooting

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Tupac Shakur’s murder in September 1996 remains a mystery. Young Noble believes he could’ve survived the shooting. Reflecting on the 1997 murder of Biggie, just months after 2Pac’s killing in Las Vegas, the Outlawz member described the deep sense of unease it created. “Biggie dying affected us, too,” he admitted. “I started questioning everything, like, ‘Man, maybe I should’ve stayed in school. Maybe I made the wrong choice getting in that car with [Hussein] Fatal and Yaki [Kadafi] that day.’” He described fleeing his neighborhood for California in search of peace, only to find more tragedy. “I was tired of death. Two of my friends gone, back-to-back. It was horrible—for me and for hip-hop.”

Noble revisited seeing 2Pac in the hospital. “He really died,” Noble said, dismissing persistent conspiracy theories about 2Pac’s survival. “I saw him with tubes in his body. He wasn’t the ‘Pac with the six-pack everyone remembers. He was gone.”

Read more: Tupac’s “How Do U Want It” Sparks Controversial Dance Challenge

Young Noble of 2Pac’s Outlawz Insists Tupac Could’ve Lived

Noble claims 2Pac might’ve survived not for Afeni Shakur. “His mom said, ‘Nah, let him go. He’s [Tupac] endured enough.’ That kind of strength is unimaginable. She let her son fly.” Tupac Shakur formed the Outlawz in 1995 with the group appearing on Pac’s All Eyez on Me and The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.

Speaking to Art of Dialogue, Young Noble sat down for his first interview in seven years. As the interview concluded, Noble walked off the set, overwhelmed by the memories. The raw emotion underscored the magnitude of 2Pac’s legacy. Tearing up, Noble reflected on 2Pac’s enduring influence. “He was everything. The world in his palms. And yet, all people want to do is dissect his life on camera. He was amazing. He died at 25.” A trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur is underway, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis as the lead suspect.

Read more: Wack 100 Viciously Attacks 2Pac’s Character In Scathing Rant

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Death Row Records Released ‘Christmas On Death Row’ LP 28 Years Ago

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On this date in 1996, Death Row Records, led by then CEO Suge Knight, dropped an exclusive Christmas project for the holiday season. Sadly, this album was released just shy of three months after the tragic shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

The album featured all of Death Row’s favorite acts including Michel’le, who at the time was involved with Knight, Snoop Dogg and The Dogg Pound, Nate Dogg, Danny Boy and several other up and coming artists on the label. The star-studded line-up rehashed many Christmas soul classics and carols including “Silver Bells,” “Frosty Thee Snowman,” and “White Christmas.” With 200K in sales, the virtually unheard of album didn’t do too bad. The best part was that it was reportedly all for charity.

Salute to the entire Death Row for releasing this under the radar Hip-Hop classic!

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Today in Hip Hop History: Tupac Shakur Shot and Robbed in Quad Studios 30 Years Ago

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It was on this day in Hip Hop history that many may argue that the legend of Thug Life and Tupac Shakur began.

On this date in 1994, the rapper was headed into the building on 7th Avenue in Manhattan that houses Quad Recording Studios with his manager Freddie Moore and friend Randy “Stretch” Walker(RIP) of the Live Squad the day after deliberations for ‘Pac’s rape case. When Tupac and his crew approached the elevator, they were approached by three gunmen who demanded their money and jewelry. Moore and Walker obeyed the commands, but ‘Pac began cursing at the gunmen, resulting in him being shot five times and robbed of $40K worth of jewelry before being dragged into the elevator to safety by Walker.

Many people, including Shakur, have suspected Lil’ Cease, who called ‘Pac from the 8th-floor window before he was shot, Diddy and the late Notorious B.I.G. for the hit/robbery attempt, however, that theory was denied by Cease, Diddy, and B.I.G. and no proof of their involvement has ever surfaced. Others have suspected Brooklyn street legends Jacques “Haitian Jack” Agnant, James “Jimmy Henchmen” Rosemond, and Walter “King Tut” Johnson of being involved in orchestrating the shooting, which hasn’t amount to much more than a great hood fable. One thing is for sure. After the shooting, the relationship between the East Coast and West Coast Hip Hop communities was never the same again.

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Today In Hip Hop History: 2Pac Dropped His Debut Album ‘2Pacalypse Now’ 33 Years Ago

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On this day in 1991, one of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars, Tupac Shakur, released his first studio album 2Pacalypse Now. Although it didn’t take the Billboard charts by storm upon its original release, it was the first of many albums that hold a place in the hearts of almost all fans of Hip-Hop across the world.

As far as content goes, this is easily Pac’s most politically influenced album. From the opening single, “Young Black Male,” the listener can tell how 2Pac felt about the circumstances facing his people in 1991. The rest of the album follows that aggressive poetic style. Although this approach to the industry wasn’t one that gave him a jump start like the radio heavy songs of his competition during that era, it did hold truth and leave a mark on those that heard it. The lack of commercial success of this album came from its lack of a true radio single. The most popular song on the album, “Brenda’s Got a Baby,” did reach a peak position of 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart in 1992, the subject matter and lack of hook made it a hard song to flood the airwaves with.

This was not an album for the radio; it was an album for the people. It still is. The nearly 20-year-old Tupac Shakur was trying to talk to his bruised and battered people in the ghettos of America. He took the opportunity of his platform to showcase his poetic ability and address a country that he felt still needed to be addressed on the subject of racism and discrimination. This activist mindset became a theme throughout his career as he became more outspoken about the oppression of Blacks in America until his untimely death in 1997. From this project came the career of a man who has been argued to be the greatest rapper of all time. And whether that is certain or not, the fact still remains that this album started a legacy and we should all take some time to pay homage to the Thug who was taken from us too soon.

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Rosie Perez Reveals She Played Matchmaker for Tupac and Madonna

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Actress Rosie Perez recently spilled some fascinating 1990s tea, revealing her unexpected role as the matchmaker for one of the most unlikely celebrity pairs of that era: Madonna and Tupac Shakur. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show this week, Perez shared how a last-minute mix-up at the 1993 Soul Train Music Awards led to her playing cupid between the pop icon and the hip-hop legend.

Perez explained that her original date had canceled just half an hour before she was set to leave for the awards show, citing concerns over being seen by his girlfriend. Frustrated, Perez was about to leave dateless until her close friend Tupac called. After she explained the situation, the rapper immediately volunteered to step in as her date, even joking that her ex would be filled with regret when he saw them together.

As fate would have it, Tupac’s gallant gesture caught the attention of Madonna. When she spotted the pair at the event, Perez recalled, Madonna approached her directly, curious about her relationship with the “How Do You Want It” rapper. Perez assured her they were just friends, to which Madonna responded, “Hook me up.” Without hesitation, Perez agreed to play cupid.

It’s a little-known Hollywood connection that has fascinated fans for decades, adding another layer to the complex and legendary lives of Madonna and Tupac. Thanks to Perez’s impromptu matchmaking, the two superstars were linked for a time in the early ‘90s, a moment Perez looks back on with fond amusement.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Tupac Shakur’s First Posthumous Album ‘Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory’ Was Released 28 Years Ago

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On this date in 1996, Tupac Amaru Shakur posthumously released the final album of his illustrious career.

26 years ago today, just two months after the untimely murder of Tupac on the Las Vegas strip alongside Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, the fifth and final album, Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, was released. Recognized as ‘Pac’s most influential body of work, the Killuminati album was not only his most controversial, but its concept still has many of his fans believing that ‘Pac is still alive. Besides his beef with Nas, Jay-Z, B.I.G., and almost any relevant New York rapper you can think of, the album hinges on the life of Makaveli, a play on the name of Italian writer and philosopher Nicollo Machiavelli, who is believed to have staged his own death.

The album was originally set to be dropped in March of 1997, but after Shakur was killed, Death Row boss Suge Knight released the album four months later. Ironically, Brooklyn rap rival Notorious B.I.G. was shot down in Los Angeles, California on March 9, 1997.

The album, recorded in 12 days in August 1996, hosted a list of timeless, classic singles including “Hail Mary”, “Me And My Girlfriend” and “Against All Odds”; all of which were remade by premiere artists after Shakur’s death. The 5X platinum album has been listed as one of the top-selling Hip Hop albums of all time.

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Elon Musk Calls Eminem a ‘Diddy Party Participant’ for Supporting VP Kamala Harris

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Elon Musk isn’t happy that Eminem is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the election. With news breaking of Slim Shady introducing former president Barack Obama at a Detroit rally, Musk would levy a wild allegation on Em’s name.

Seeing the message, Musk wrote in regards to Eminem: “Yet another Diddy party participant.”

You can see it below.

As far as the accusations, it’s highly unlikely Eminem was at any Diddy “freak off.” Eminem took some very vicious shots at Diddy on his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de grâce): Expanded Mourner’s Edition, where Em recruits Shady Records’ Westside Boogie and Grip while he delves into Hip Hop’s most reputed unsolved murders and he pulls no punches about who the culprit is.

On “Fuel” Shady goes in on the troubled mogul, rapping, “So who’ll be picked next, whose name gonna be next up? / Notorious B.I.G.’s death was the domino effect of Tupac’s murder / Like facial tissue, whose clock should I clean next? Puff’s? / ‘Til he’s in police handcuffs, guilty, will he step up? / Like gee, never turned himself in, who knows all the murders there’ll have been?!?”

The original version of Fuel featured J.Cole’s artist JID, who, among other things, criticized Diddy for the infamous Cassie video.

The Bad Boy founder always denied any involvement in the shooting deaths of either Big or ‘Pac and there’s no evidence that he will be subpoenaed in Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ ongoing murder trial in Vegas.

Eminem fans are actually upset with his latest offering, complaining about the long wait for an album that only contains three tracks.

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Woman Claims Diddy Sexually Assaulted Her Over Comment Made About His Involvement In Tupac’s Murder

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Adding to his long list of over 100 accusers, another woman has recently come forward to file a lawsuit alleging that Diddy sexually assaulted her over taunts she made about his alleged involvement in the drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur in September 1996 that left him mortally wounded.

Ashley Parham claims that back in 2018, she teased the Bad Boy mogul about being involved in ‘Pac’s death and she claims that because of the verbal jab, he targeted her and eventually sexually assaulted her with a television remote.

Parham claims that the taunt was made in her initial contact with Diddy over FaceTime, to which he replied that she would “pay” for her comments. Parham says that a month later, she was invited to a home in Orinda, California, but contends that the meeting was a set up orchestrated by Diddy. She says that upon her arrival, Diddy held her at knifepoint and threatened to give her a “Glasgow smile” for her Tupac cooments.

A Glasgow smile is where an assailant cuts their victim’s face at the corners of their mouth.

Parham then claims that Diddy took his clothes off, covered her body in a liquid-like substance, then proceeded to sexually assault her with a television remote. She also said that Diddy threatened to make her disappear before he and two other men raped her.

Parham alleged that the mogul told her he “hadn’t had any a*s that tight in a while” and offered to pay her to say their encounter was consensual.

In court docs obtained by TMZ, Parham says that she declined the offer and threatened to go to the police, but Diddy responded by threatening the safety of her family. Parham alleges that she reported the incident to Walnut Creek Police and the Orinda Police Department, however, no investigation was ever conducted into the incident.

Diddy’s reps have yet to publicly address these new allegations.

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[WATCH] 2Pac’s Brother Mopreme Shakur Says He’s Not Sure Of Diddy’s Involvement In Rapper’s Death

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In an exclusive interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Tupac Shakur’s stepbrother Mopreme says that Diddy’s claim that he was not involved in the rap legend’s death might not be 100% true.

On Friday, Piers asked the elder Shakur about the theory of Diddy’s involvement in his brother’s back in 1996, mentioning that Diddy actually called Mopreme back in 2008 and denied any involvement in his little brother’s death.

Mopreme says that he still isn’t convinced that Diddy is completely in the clear when it comes to ‘Pac’s death, saying he told Diddy back in the day the truth of who did it still has not come out, so they needed to wait and see.

In the murder trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who is currently on trial for Tupac’s murder, alleged Diddy implied he’d pay someone to kill 2Pac in an attempt to get a judge to deny Keefe D bail. Davis’ claims came up in court during his trial, prompting the Shakur family to hire Alex Spiro and Christopher Clore to look into the allegations.

Law enforcement says that Diddy has never been a suspect in the case.

TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.

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