"Buried as a g while tha whole world remembers me"
-Tupac Shakur, from "Until the End of Time"
Tupac Shakur was larger than life. A gifted rapper, actor, and poet, he
was fearless, prolific, and controversial-and often said that he never
expected to live past the age of thirty. He was right. On September 13,
1996, he died of gunshot wounds at age twenty-five. But even ten years
after Tupac's tragic passing, the impact of his life and talent
continues to flourish. Lauded as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of
all time, Tupac has sold more than sixty-seven million records
worldwide, making him the top-selling rapper ever.
How Long Will They Mourn Me? celebrates Tupac's unforgettable life-his
rise to fame; his tumultuous dark side marked by sex, drugs, and
violence; and the indelible legacy he left behind. Although Tupac's
murder remains unsolved, the spirit of this legendary artist is far from
forgotten. How long will we mourn him? Fans worldwide will grieve his
untimely death for a long time to come.