The FBI War on Tupac Shakur: The State Repression of Black Leaders from the Civil Rights Era to the 1990s

Written by John L. Potash

Narrated by Christopher Hampton

Since the first day after the tragedy was announced, controversy has surrounded the death of rap and cultural icon Tupac Shakur. In this work, preeminent researcher on the topic, John Potash, puts forward his own theories of the events leading up to and following the murder in this meticulously researched and exhaustive account of the story. Never before has there been such a detailed and shocking analysis of the untimely death of one of the greatest musicians of the modern era. The FBI War on Tupac Shakur contains a wealth of names, dates, and events detailing the use of unscrupulous tactics by the Federal Bureau of Investigation against a generation of leftist political leaders and musicians. Based on twelve years of research and including extensive footnotes, sources include over 100 interviews, FOIA-released CIA and FBI documents, court transcripts, and mainstream media outlets. Beginning with the birth of the Civil Rights Movement in America, Potash illustrates the ways in which the FBI and the United States government conspired to take down and dismantle the various burgeoning activist and revolutionary groups forming at the time. From Martin Luther King Jr. to Malcolm X to Fred Hampton, the methods used to thwart their progress can be seen repeated again and again in the 80s and 90s against later revolutionary groups, musicians, and, most notably, Tupac Shakur. Buckle up for this winding, shocking, and unbelievable tale as John Potash reveals the dark underbelly of our government and their treatment of some of our most beloved Black icons.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Everand Productions
• Release date: Apr 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9781094442181

John L. Potash

John Potash is the author and producer of the book and film, Drugs as Weapons Against Us: The CIA’s War on Musicians and Activists. He previously wrote and produced The FBI War on Tupac Shakur and Black Leaders book and film. He has been featured in television appearances on C-Span’s American History TV, The Reelz Channel, Hollywood DC on RT, and in the A&E’s Who Killed Tupac?, as well as The Real News Network, where he discussed the politics of Tupac's life and assasination. He has appeared on hundreds of radio programs in the US, England, and New Zealand, including Coast to Coast AM. He completed his graduate studies at Columbia University and has worked counseling people with mental health problems and addictions for over 30 years. He currently lives in Baltimore.

Reviews for The FBI War on Tupac Shakur

[Thinker Haist · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very awakening book. Solidifies all doubt with irrefutable facts. Great job John Potash.

[Peleton MadMax · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

awesome book...def gives you insight on everything when it comes to evidence found and not investigated

[Lyndon Turner · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book fits in well with the host of investigative reporting on illicit government tactics and corrupt agencies. Our government agencies don’t just muck with USA citizens but also the politics of sovereign nations. However, much of this book is prejudicial, over the top speculation and bullshit. Certainly the FBI is not so inept as to fail in six assignation attempts. The rap artists vied to be known as the baddest gangsters. THEY shot each other. And surveillance of groups inciting violence is their purpose. And conspiracies involving this many people are impossible to contain.

[James Sokoluik · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Inspired by the courage of this revolutionary. And all the folks before him, the shoulders he was standing on, towards liberation. Trust and strength in your communities.

[Hessah · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Quite the story: I didn’t expect Tupac’s life and ordeal to be miserable. Also, I’m surprised by the FBI’s ability to interfere with many activists and groups. However, I don’t see any fault with fighting gangs despite their of activism.

[Marvin Edwards-Bey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book revealed to me the Light of Reality what has been and is continuing to be the agenda of the forces that attempted to keep buried in the shallow grave of miseducation, misdirections manufactured lies and manipulations that will not keep Love from being manifested in the World. Grand job!!!Tupac Shakur’s life is a testament to the possibilities of what Man can do. Peace and Love.

[robin · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Was very interested by the title bc Tupac WAS taken out by the DS/CIA, as was MLK.. But you need to do a lot more research on Malcolm X.. He was Illuminati/Cabal/Deep State as they come!! He is the REAL father of Obama, who was raised by the Mossad, groomed for the Presidency at a very young age.. So I stopped listening after Ch 2 bc you obviously don’t have all the facts, at least not on Malcolm X!! He was used in the plan to create color revolution and was a dirty liberal Satanist!! Into child sex trafficking too!!