Tupac Shakur Reinterpreted

13th September will mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Tupac Shakur - the controversial, multi-platinum selling rap artist, poet and actor. Aged just 25 Tupac was killed in an, as yet unsolved, drive-by shooting. This month the NFT presents a thirteen-day season of screenings and events to assess the impact of his talent on the rap music scene and mainstream media culture, and how his legacy continues to affect generations of future fans.

Tupac Amaru Shakurs mother and stepfather were both members of the Black Panther Party. At a time of political questioning Tupac was raised in a politically astute environment and this was reflected in the young rapper's music. He established his career in music during the early 90s, selling millions of albums, and by 1992 he made the successful crossover into acting, establishing himself as a benchmark for rap culture and rappers intent on breaking into Hollywood.

This season provides the opportunity to view Tupacs finest screen performances; featuring his critically acclaimed debut in Juice (1992), which examines gun-culture and how it is often a product of poverty and low self-worth (also starring Samuel L. Jackson), and the dark comedy Gridlock'd (1997). The latter confirmed his undeniable on-screen charisma and cast him alongside Tim Roth as they play a couple of drug addicts trying to kick their habit.
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