Why Do We Still Care About Tupac?

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Why Do We Still Care About Tupac?

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Sep 14, 2016

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Tupac Shakur died 20 years ago this week. Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji debate his legacy with the writer Kevin Powell, who covered the rapper for three years until Tupac's death. How should we view Tupac's talents and imperfections today?

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Sep 14, 2016

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