One Night in Las Vegas: The 25th Anniversary of the Tupac Shakur Murder

On September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas, hip hop superstar Tupac Shakur was shot four times while sitting in the passenger seat of a car idling at a stoplight. Shakur died six days later at a local hospital. Shakur’s death was devastating to his family, friends and millions of fans. It also further inflamed tensions between rival record companies on the West and East coasts, as well as between the street gangs associated with them. In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, a panel discussion at The Mob Museum explored the events leading to Shakur’s death, the police investigations that followed, and Shakur’s cultural legacy. Panelists were rap music legend Chuck D, Tupac music collaborator E.D.I. Mean and retired Los Angeles homicide detective Frederick Reynolds. The discussion was moderated by journalist and film producer Stephanie Frederic. This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual’s perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum. This program has been made available by The Mob Museum for the private, non-commercial use of its audience. Such private use is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This program is subject to copyright protection, and those seeking to utilize the program or portions thereof for anything other than private use should contact The Mob Museum at [email protected].