*Available for Pre-order now*'A superstar in every aspect of the word.' Eminem 'An incredible
poet.' Stevie Wonder The first and only Estate-authorized biography of the legendary artist
Tupac Shakur a moving exploration of his life and powerful legacy fully illustrated with
photos mementos handwritten poetry musings and more*AS SEEN IN THE ACCLAIMED DISNEY +
DOCUMENTARY 'DEAR MAMA'*Artist Poet Actor Revolutionary Legend- Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur is
one of the greatest and most controversial artists of all time. More than a quarter of a
century after his tragic death in 1996 at the age of just twenty-five he continues to be one
of the most misunderstood complicated and prolific figures in modern history. Tupac's
unapologetic lyrics for which he was villainized by many at the time read in these pages as
prophecy. His cry of outrage in a country that repeatedly told Black men and women that their
lives did not matter continues to inspire his fans around the world. In Tupac Shakur author
and screenwriter Staci Robinson-who knew Tupac as a young man and who was entrusted by his
mother Afeni Shakur to write his biography-peels back the myths and unpacks the complexities
that have shadowed Tupac's existence. With exclusive access to his private notebooks letters
unpublished lyrics and uncensored conversations with those who knew and loved him best
Robinson tells a powerful story of a life defined by politics and art and a man driven by
equal parts brilliance and impulsiveness. It is a story of a mother and son bound together by a
love for each other and for their people and the relationship that endured through their
darkest times. It is a political story that begins in the whirlwind of the 60's Civil Rights
Movement and takes you through a young artist's awakening to rage and purpose in the nineties
era of Rodney King. It is a story of dizzying success and its devastating consequences. And of
course it is the story of his music his timeless message that will never die as it continues
to touch and inspire past present and future generations. New Feature Information
