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Named after a Peruvian revolutionary, Tupac Shakur brought a unique strain of philosophy to his lyrics that has influenced musicians ever since. According to Black History, Tupac's first major album, 2pocolypse Now, was influenced by Black Nationalism. Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, was a revolutionary activist and Black Panther member. This compelling volume provides a balanced biography of Tupac Shakur. Chapters include Shakur's revolutionary heritage, his breakthrough into stardom, and his mysterious death at the age of twenty-six.

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Review: Tupac Shakur Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news. --VOYA October 2007

Review: Tupac Shakur Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news.--VOYA October 2007

Review: Tupac Shakur ""Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news.""--VOYA October 2007

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