Photos by FreddyO
Atlanta was the central celebration location yesterday (June 16th) for what would have been Tupac Shakur’s 38th birthday. The 1st annual Tupac Birthday All-Star Benefit Concert was held at The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Atlanta and his mother, Afeni Shakur & actor/comedian Mike Epps joined forces to honor the fallen rapper.
The unique partnership was created by Epps, who despite juggling a national comedy tour, promotion of the new DVD “Funny Bidness” and two box-office films, “Next Day Air” and “Janky Promoters,” felt honored to interrupt his busy schedule to celebrate the late rapper:
“I’m a long-time fan of Pac’s music. It’s always been the soundtrack for overcoming struggle and when my life was in a desolate place it was his messages that helped bring me through,” says Epps. “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for his inspiration. It’s an honor for me to stand alongside his mother, Afeni Shakur in celebrating such a personal moment in her son’s history.”
Check out a few flix below:
Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur receives the gift of art.
Mike Epps & DJ Greg Street
Grand Hustle artists Young Dro and Young LA
Lil Scrappy and a cougar Vivica Fox a fan.
Former Danity Kane’er D. Woods
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Shouts out to Dee Dee M. Cocheta & Crystal B. of A.B.C. Publicity for the invite!
stone mountain kid F.Y.C.
Comment made on June 17, 2009 @ 5:40 pm
u mean tupac center in stone mountain
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Comment made on June 18, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
Tupace was one of the best to ever do it. R.I.P. P.A.C.
Destiny
Comment made on June 19, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
I absolutely LOVED and LOVE Tupac’s music and intelligence. I feel that his legacy will live on forever. Can’t wait for his life’s story to be portrayed on the big screen. Hopefully it will be done right and accurately.