June 16, 2006 @ 4:34 pm

Tupac Shakur's Legacy Continues

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In honor of the slain rapper’s birthday, a benefit/birthday bash is scheduled to take place tonight at the Aladdin in Las Vegas. In addition, the likes of Uncle Luke, Pitbull, Grand Scheem, Benzino, Mike West from the Outlawz and Makaveli-Branded clothing line Vice President Rick Edwards will hit downtown Miami club Metropolis in a separate tribute and celebration tonight. “Tupac is the greatest artist of all time from a musical standpoint, but beyond just musically,” Edwards exclusively told Vibe.com. “Everything he did as an artist from his poetry to his movies, his acting…I’m very much honored to be in the position that I’m in to be one of the people who helped started Makevli-Branded." In addition to the tribute tonight, Edwards is also in the process of ironing out the finer details for the Tupac Legacy Tour. The 25-city nationwide tour, which is scheduled to begin in October and end in mid-November, will feature primetime MCs, as they perform some of Shakur’s classic songs and cuts of their own. Although the artists on the tour haven’t been officially announced as of press time, Edwards is excited about adding to Tupac’s legend. right “To do the Tupac Legacy Tour, continue his legacy and be a part of history is something I can’t even put into words,” says Edwards. As for the Makaveli-Branded line, exclusive Tupac sneakers hit specialty stores across the nation earlier this month. “One of the greatest to ever do it,” said New York City-based Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee about Tupac, as he dedicated his entire Throwback at Noon hour to playing Shakur’s classic tracks.

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IDUOZEE OSATOHANMWEN RAMSON says:

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Hello,I would like to have a book of 2pac's legacies.I also liked all his song(s )on all the cd's he ever had made.I would like to give you my address to send me the consingment.Here is my address #1 Eweka street off Dumez Road Benin City-Edo State,Nigeria. Thank you.May Pac continue to rest in peace.

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IDUOBA PETER says:

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Hello,I would like to have a book of 2pac's legacies.I also liked all his song(s )on all the cd's he ever had made.I would like to give you my address to send me the consingment.Here is my address #1 Eweka street off Dumez Road Benin City-Edo State,Nigeria. Thank you.May Pac continue to rest in peace.

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marrissa daniels says:

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hello,i would like to have a book of 2pac legacy.i also liked all his songs on all the cd's he ever had made.i also would like to give you my address to send me the merchandise.here is my address is 512 w. green ave.#9 killeen,tx 76541.please,thank you.

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mack says:

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THUG LIFE 4 LIFE,TUPAC WAS THE BEST RAPPER IN THE WHOLE INTIRE WORLD IS HE ALIVE?

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paz says:

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sleep in peace my nigga 2pac.Love for all thugs.

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Hustla says:

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Pac you were outta this world RIP

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shaqqu says:

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R.I.P Pac we miss yu. 60% of hiphop t shirts in Harare carry ya face

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Makaveli93 says:

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my msn Beno-Krog@hotmail.com please add me

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Makaveli93 says:

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romnick says:

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bye homies we still miss you. you still number one to me

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stomry says:

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he is the best me and my dad are in love with him and we have evey cd and shirts and doll..EVERYTHING i love TUPAC

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dayo says:

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i love tupac

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patrick says:

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i love tupac is the bast world

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aqeeb abid says:

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tupac is da best den da rest and ever will there is no one like tupac in da history of music theres no one compared like him in our century no tell me have you ever saw 1 person in our century like tupac no one any so i prove right tupac died in 1996 and still remembered in 2007 thats unbelievable just like malclm x and the great people that have lived in our world like our prophets our god (allah) we no tupac is happy even though he died a bad death he sure will rememberred forever remember we should be happy what god (allah) has gave us

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Kiali Campbell says:

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It is really good but could I see some interesting hip hop and RnB pictures please.

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Young Black says:

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Tupac 4 life .....he has to be the most infulutial rapper ever..... rest in peace ......ill continue tha legacy when i make it to tha big eazy

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Shawty says:

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TuPac #1 and will always be!!!!!!!! Blonde, please get it right, TuPac introduced biggie to the Mainstream. Don't get it twisted people.

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steve says:

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tupac is the best riper.now no other riper can be like tupac.

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steve says:

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i just like tupac business because the man is great singer.

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tombari says:

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Pac was more than a rapper, he was and is also a social crusader. Listen to 'keep ure head up', 'changes', smile for me', dear mama and a host of his songs - then u'll know.
Pac had his own share of mistakes (as we all do) but i believe he strived to lift own spirits up.
makaveli d don, keep ure head up until d end of time.

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BARONE says:

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really love the music, i hope you had visited south africa before you dissappeared into heavan.hope to meet you one day.you inspired me im also gonna dissappear i hope i get a welcoming party with you by my side.see you soon my one and only true love- i blew you a kiss

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nika says:

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R.I.P PAC

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maureen says:

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2pac is the best

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king says:

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pac wil alwys be tha one n only don in da rap game.f**k all haterssssss

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Manda says:

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Tupac will always be remembered as one of the most skilled rappers/poets.I love his music and he will always be an inspiration in my life.

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blonde says:

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Biggie will always be number 1! 2Pac 2nd and then Nas, nobody eles makes the list!

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Sam beeton says:

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My name is sam bbeton i am fat ang got no friends please can u be my friend i will pay u babe love u lods XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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david says:

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like to have updates on every months mag.

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Rey says:

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Rich is right. 2pac will always be number 1. 50 Cent, T.I, Jim Jones, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, ya right!! Those rappers are whack. The beat is too loud and your lyrics suck! Ice Cube, Biggie, D.O.C, 2pac. That's who you need to hear.

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kevin jones says:

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well said rich where ya from

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kevin jones says:

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can u please send all of tupacs songs please and i love tupac

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candonesia kidd says:

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What up uncle this is your neice i want to say hello how are you doing today i you looking down on me i love you so much bye bye see you later tell your mom i say hello to

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Rich says:

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Tupac Shakur was definitely a great rapper, he was clear (he enunciated), he had a good beat, he wasn't offensive and it sounded good. So many new rappers that peform for these award shows have no rhythm, it sounds like a song that is out of sync. Just a bunch of yelling with no talent.

It is too bad that Tupac is not around to show the new guys what sounds good.

He didn't copy other songs like so many rappers today, too many fans think these new rappers create a song as original, it is just a re-sampled song from some previous band.

And such a shame how his life was ended, the gangs need to find better influences and the family needs to take more responsibility for their children. The schools cannot rear children it must come from some adult whether mother, father, guardian or other, not a teacher. If you create a life you take responsibility for their lives and to make sure your offspring are brought up the right way.

Rich

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