Assata Shakur documentary and scripted series in development following her death at 78

Two new projects about the late Assata Shakur will explore her life and legacy, following her death at age 78.
EURweb

UMC Sets Biggie, Hendryx EW&F and Tupac for Black Music Month Features

*LOS ANGELES — Urban Movie Channel (UMC) is bringing viewers an exciting yet educational scope of titles in celebration of Black Music Month. Beginning on Friday, June 2, 2017, UMC’s Black Music Month ...
NPR

Tupac's life was 'yin and yang,' writes author of 'Only God Can Judge Me'

Tupac Shakur wasn't always the cool, stylish and tough figure who came to define 1990s hip-hop. As a teenager, he was awkward and eccentric. He wore braces over his gapped, slightly brown teeth and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Janet Jackson Wanted Tupac to Take AIDS Test Before ‘Poetic Justice’ Kissing Scene (Exclusive Excerpt)

In his new book ‘Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur,’ Jeff Pearlman uncovers on-set drama between the late rapper and “Rhythm Nation” singer. By Jeff Pearlman In the aftermath of ...
Cleveland.com

Fugitive activist and Tupac’s godmother dies at 78

HAVANA — Assata Shakur, the Black liberation activist and rapper Tupac’s godmother and step-aunt, has died, her daughter, Kakuya Shakur, confirmed on Facebook. Shakur, 78, born Joanne Deborah ...