Tupac's mother Afeni had a hugely influential role in her son's work but died in 2016, meaning she would never see someone held accountable for his murder. Set Shakur has described the new charge ...

The death of rap icon Tupac Shakur has been the subject of heavy speculation and conspiracy since he was shot 27 years ago - so much so that it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction.

By Sheldon Pearce Sheldon Pearce is the author of “Changes: An Oral History of Tupac Shakur.” His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Guardian, Pitchfork and on NPR. When you purchase ...