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2Pac back—well at least his unreleased vocals. Produced by DJ Mustard, Jada and the spirit of the late ‘Pac checks in with Tyga on the latest cut off Hotel California. Album in stores April 9.

Mama knows best. And with Tupac’s estate Jampol Artist Management, Afeni Shakur tells Billboard that she vows to release her son’s ”entire body of work”. A few years back, there was plans for an album to be released on Christmas. You are appreciated?

“I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that Tupac’s entire body of work is made available for his fans. My son left many incomplete pieces and even more unfinished ideas. Using the blueprints he gave us, I am committed to fulfilling this duty.”

For the theme music of Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, the posthumous recording features a blend of The Godfather Of Soul’s “The Payback” and ‘Pac’s ”Untouchable”. The film arrives Christmas.

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In recognition of Tupac Shakur’s 16th anniversary of his passing, Mister Cee dedicated his Throwback At Noon with an hour of ‘Pac’s most memorable tunes. Download here.

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While visiting DJ Semtex at the BBC 1Xtra studios in the UK, Mac Miller pulled out his guitar and gave his acoustic interpretation of Tupac Shakur’s “Thugz Mansion”.

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Uh, Suge does know what we all saw last weekend was a hologram, right? Anyway, during his chat with LA’s 93.5 KDay, the former rap mogul says that he believes ‘Pac hasn’t seen the after life yet.

“Maybe the question is … Pac’s not really dead … Pac’s somewhere else. Nobody seen Tupac dead. The person who supposedly cremated Tupac … this guy got about 3 million dollars .. personally from me … cash … and next thing I know I never heard from the guy or seen him again … he retired and left.”

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After making its rounds on the black market, the 1991 footage of ‘Pac receiving head at a house party has found its way into the hands of a private collector for an undisclosed amount according to TMZ.

Don’t hold your breath on it surfacing to the public though. As previously reported, Tupac’s estate promises to carry out a lawsuit if the tape is ever released.

An alleged 2Pac sex tape is currently up for grabs and the late rapper’s mother Afeni Shakur and estate says that they plan to take serious legal action if it ever surfaces. A rep tells TMZ :

“We will sue anyone who tries to sell a Tupac tape. Get the legal team ready because [we] will not allow someone to put it out.”

2Pac Back—and on the cover of XXL. On the 15th anniversary of his death, XXL reaches out to the people that knew him best, including his biological father, Bill Garland. Issue on stands August 16th.

“[Tupac] cared for people,” he said. “That was his main thing. He really cared for people. I think that’s why he would get so upset when people tried to question his commitment, his love for Black women or Black men. The East Coast/West Coast, you know, that’s a fabrication. I don’t have to begin to tell you that. So when that was questioned, it bothered him. Because he would give his heart or soul. He was a giving person. He would give anything to people. He would go in a store. [If there was a] Black man who couldn’t afford a $1,500 pair of boots, he would buy ’em for him. Think that Black man would ever forget Tupac? That’s just the way he is. But I don’t think that he did it for that. He did it because he had it, and he didn’t. That’s the way he is.”

Featuring various clips of the great ‘Pac, The Outlawz keeps his memory alive with the visual aid to their tribute track. Their official last album, Perfect Timing happens September 13.

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