#BBB NEWS| WATCH: New ‘All Eyez On Me’ Clip Shows Unwavering Love Between Tupac And Jada [VIDEO/CLASSIC PHOTOS]

The forthcoming Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez On Me has fans patiently waiting to see the short yet impactful life of the passionate rapper and activist on the big screen.

Sunday night (May 8) at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards, stars from the Benny Boom directed film were on hand to premiere an exclusive clip from the film.

In the short scene, Tupac recites a poem written for Jada Pinkett. While nervous at first–Pac, played by Demetrius Shipp Jr–pulls the handwritten note from his back pocket and begins reading and quickly the playful moment becomes serious yet heartwarming.

“You are the Omega of my heart. The foundation for my conception of love. When I think of what a black woman should be, it’s you that I first think of.”

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: ‘All Eyez On Me’ Trailer Gives A Brief Glimpse Into Tupac’s Short Yet Impactful Life [VIDEO]

Tupac Shakur was taken from hip-hop more than 20 years ago, but his impact is still as potent and as palpable as ever. Hitting theaters on what would’ve been the rapper’s 46th birthday, director Benny Boom gives fans a sneak peak with a second full length trailer to the highly anticipated film All Eyez On Me.

Starring Demetrius Shipp Jr., who bears and uncanny and almost eery resemblance to Tupac, in the two minute and 30 second clip fans see a young ‘Pac sitting in the audience of a Black Panther meeting, then him in his teenage years witnessing police brutality, the first time he enters the recording booth all the way up to his fame, jail time and unfortunate death.

The star-studded cast working alongside Shipp include The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira as Afeni Shakur, Kat Graham as childhood friend Jada Pinkett, and Jamal Woolard who plays friend turned foe, Biggie Smalls.

Watch the full trailer below. All Eyez On Me hits theaters on Tupac’s birthday, June 16, 2017.

#BBB NEWS| Suge Knight’s Ex-Wife Speaks On Tupac’s Murder [VIDEO]

After Suge Knight co-signed the Tupac murder theory that was addressed in a recent documentary — which makes a bold claim that Knight’s ex-wife Sharitha Golden and former Death Row Chief of Security Reggie White Jr. planned the attack, which was reportedly a hit aimed for the Death Row conglomerate himself — Golden decided to shut down the rumors and clear the air of any falsehood.

According to TMZ, the 49-year-old claimed the far-fetched theory was untrue. “I’m so damn sick of getting 100,000 calls about this. No way in hell I would’ve murdered Tupac,” she said. “For what reason? This ridiculous theory that I had to get half of Death Row. I already had half of Death Row, America. When Tupac died, what did Death Row become after that? Zero. Nothing. A downfall.”

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Tupac’s Highly-Anticipated Biopic Receives Official Release Date [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

With speculation surrounding the plausibility of a release date for the forthcoming Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, those attached to the film seek to place fans’ anxiety at ease.

According to Dominic Santana, who’ll portray Death Row Records co-founder, Suge Knight, the Benny Boom-directed film will be released on the “Dear Mama” rapper’s 46th birthday (June 16, 2017). On Instagram, the actor said they’re on track to meet the film’s debut, despite the controversy that has surfaced since dropping its trailer earlier this year.

“We’re all anxious for it to come out but people gotta remember it’s a major film and there’s a lot of process to releasing major films,” he wrote. “Because it was Tupac a lot of buzz was created word of mouth even while we were filming which usually doesn’t happen until a movie is about to come out. This was no regular movie so you’ve been hearing about it since we started.”

#BBB NEWS| Check Out Tupac’s Personal Bible Which Could Be Yours For $54K [PHOTO]

Another piece of Tupac memorabilia could be yours — for the right price. The deceased rap legend’s signed Bible has a $54,000 sales tag, courtesy of the memorabilia company Moments in Time.

Pac used said Bible during the nine months that he spent at the Clinton Correction Facility on sexual assault charges in 1995. Besides a signature, the Bible comes complete with his inmate identification number.

Moments in Time received the Bible from one of Pac’s family members, but the auction isn’t tied to his estate, TMZ reports. However, the family will reportedly receive most of the money from the sale.

Additional Pac belongings that have gone up for sale recently, include a handwritten letter to his high-school girlfriend.

See photos of the Bible and Pac signature below.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Kurupt & Daz Dillinger Speak On Why Tupac Would Not Accept The New Hip-Hop Artist [VIDEO]

As yesterday lands the 20th year anniversary of Tupac’s death, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger speak on why Tupac would never accept the way the hip-hop game is going now.

While on ‘Raq Rants,’ the two spoke on the impact that Tupac made on the game. They went on to say Tupac would consider this new music to be ‘corny.’ I agree 100%. To go from Pac who made complete in the topics he touched in his time, to what is considered ‘hot’ now? Huge difference!

Watch the clip below;

#BBB NEWS| Check Out Tupac’s Vintage Hummer Which Was Auctioned For $300k Plus [PHOTOS]

A devoted Tupac fan is now the new owner of the late rapper’s vintage Hummer H1, after paying a hefty $337,114, reports CNN.

Shakur’s old ride was purchased just a mere three months before he was killed 20 years ago. He was tragically shot on September 7, 1996, and died three days later at 25 years-old.

The “Ambitionz Az A Ridah” rapper customized the vehicle with off-road lights, diamond plate bumpers, 360-degree spotlight and a grille guard along with an external PA system coupled with three sirens. Also, it was equipped with an automatic transmission and a 6.5 liter turbo diesel V8 engine.

The inside of the truck is draped in beige leather with trimmings of burl wood. The buyer is a Tupac fan and collector from the Midwest, who wishes to remain anonymous, according to RR Auction.  After Tupac’s death, his late mother, Afeni Shakur, has owned the Hummer and several other owners.

#BBB NEWS| Jada Pinkett-Smith Writes Heartfelt Note To Afeni Shakur

Jada Pinkett-Smith has written a note reflecting on the passing of Afeni Shakur, the mother of her late-friend, rapper Tupac Shakur.

She shared the heartfelt message on Facebook today (May 3), which paints Afeni as a loving mother to all and a wise friend who remained calm, cool and collected during any rough spots in life.

“Today I woke up to the news that Afeni had passed,” she started the post with. “My first thought was of Sekyiwa and the entire clan that loved Afeni. Then I remembered that I was in NY to attend a Mother’s Day event named after a song written about Afeni, Dear Mama. My heart tightened and then all kinds of memories flooded in. I quickly remembered how calm Afeni was especially during any crisis. She always had a way of making me believe all would be well.

Pinkett-Smith also recalls some of the best memories she shared with Afeni, where she noticed that she and her son (who had passed by this point) were very similar.

#BBB NEWS| Afeni Shakur Passes Away At 69

Activist and mother to the late rap legend Tupac Shakur, Afeni Shakur died Monday She was 69 years old.

According to the New York Daily News, authorities responded to Shakur’s home in Sausalito, Calif. Monday night (May 2) after she suffered possible cardiac arrest. She was then transported to a local hospital where she passed away just before 10:30AM.

Shakur, born Alice Faye Williams, changed her name when she moved to New York and joined the Black Panthers. She and other members were arrested in 1969 and charged with conspiracy to bomb multiple busy city landmarks. She was acquitted of the charges in May 1971 and gave birth to Tupac just one month later.

#BBB NEWS| Cast Of Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ Wraps Filming [PHOTO/VIDEO]

In just a few months, the cast of the upcoming Tupac Shakur biopic has finished filming, putting the project in post-production mode.

According to Global Grind, the cast wrapped up the final scenes in Las Vegas earlier this week. Producer LT Hutton shared a few videos of Demetrius Shipp Jr., who portrays the late rapper, riding around with Dominic L. Santana (Suge Knight) on Instagram. The rapper was shot on the Vegas strip following his attendance to a Mike Tyson fight on Sept. 7, 1996.

Directed by Benny Boom, the story will highlight Shakur’s upbringing to his rise in hip-hop and Hollywood. Boom promised fans the biopic will highlight his family’s connections to the Black Panther party and his relationship with his mother Afeni Shakur.

Speaking with Vibe in March, actor Jamie Hector (who plays the rapper’s stepfather Mutulu Shakur) discussed Danai Gurira’s portrayal of Shakur in the film.

#BBB NEWS| Afeni Shakur Files For Divorce, Husband Wants Half Of Tupac’s Estate Earnings

Afeni Shakur, mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur, is divorcing her husband of 12 years, Gust Davis. 

According to TMZ, the couple does not have a prenup and Shakur filed divorce papers in North Carolina where a judge isn’t required to divide property in half, but on case-by-case basis to determine what is fair.

Per the outlet, Davis, who is also a minister, wants the right to live on the couple’s 50 Acre North Carolina ranch, and also wants to keep the houseboat as well as his Jaguar.

Davis is also asking for alimony. It’s reported the Tupac estate earns close to $900,000 a year, but after expenses, Shakur takes away $20,000, and Davis wants half of that every month for the rest of his life.

#BBB NEWS| Kat Graham To Play Jada Pinkett-Smith In Tupac Biopic “All Eyez On Me”

As production continues on the Benny Boom directed Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me, its just been reported CW actress Kat Graham has been cast to play Jada Pinkett-Smith.

The Vampire Diaries actress will join Danai Gurira who will star as Afeni Shakur and Demetrius Shipp Jr who place ‘Pac.

Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tupac were high school classmates who attended The Baltimore School for The Arts and remained close friends until his murder in 1996.

#BBB NEWS| Tupac Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ Casts ‘The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira As Afeni Shakur [PHOTOS]

A new development on the forthcoming Tupac biopic, All Eyez On Me, just surfaced Monday evening (Jan. 11). According to Deadline, The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira will helm the role of the legendary rapper’s mother, Afeni Shakur.

Recently, Gurira made headlines for her critically-acclaimed Broadway play Eclipsed, which also starred Lupita Nyong’o during its off-Broadway stint. Her role as Michonne on The Walking Dead also made her a fan favorite among viewers.

As an executive producer, Afeni Shakur will have a prominent hand in the way her son’s story will unfold in the Benny Boom-directed feature. Playing the likeness of the “California Love” artist will be newcomer Demetrius Shipp Jr. The film is currently underway in Atlanta, Ga., and the plot will follow the pinnacle of Tupac’s career, his stint in jail and his time at Death Row Records.

#BBB NEWS| Production For Tupac’s Biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ Has Finally Begun [PHOTOS]

After having a slew of director replacements, and a hefty multi-million dollar lawsuit—Tupac’s biopic, All Eyez On Me finally has begun production.

The making of the highly anticipated film came just in time, due to reports surfacing of a previous lawsuit from the late rapper’s mother, Afeni Shakur. The lawsuit claimed that the film could only gain the rights to Pac’s original music if the production took off within the time span of this year.

The good news was unearthed through a few of L.T. Hutton’s Instagram posts, which showcase a collage of photos featuring production meetings; film equipment; and a director’s chair. Hutton is a music producer and former A&R at Ruthless and Interscope Records, according to Uproxx. He is working with Morgan Creek Films to produce the biopic.

#BBB NEWS| READ: Eminem On His Love For Tupac: “He Was A Superstar In Every Aspect Of The Word”

Almost 20 years after his passing, Tupac’s influence is still as palpable today as it was when the passionate, charismatic and fiery wordsmith was alive. And while the hip-hop community hasn’t quite been the same since his untimely death, ‘Pac’s music and art still act as a guiding force for up-and-coming lyricists as well as the more seasoned emcees of the game.

For the second installment of Paper magazine’s Nowstalgia segment, the outlet taps Detroit’s finest, Eminem to speak openly and honestly about the influence Tupac had on him as a teen and as artist. Eminem, who is arguably one of hip-hop’s greatest, recalled the first time he heard ‘Pac and the massive impact it had on him, way before signing with Dr. Dre.

“The first time I ever heard Tupac was his verse on “I Get Around” with Digital Underground. I was 18 or 19 years old and I remember thinking, “Who is this?” He stood out so much. Once I heard that, I got his first album, 2Pacalypse Now. I saw the video for “Brenda’s Got a Baby” and I remember thinking, “Holy shit.”

#BBB NEWS| Tupac Shakur’s “Is Thug Life Dead?” Letter From Prison Is Being Sold For $225K [PHOTOS]

Tupac Shakur may be gone, but his conscious messages still linger. This time the message is not in his music and instead in one of his writings from prison.

A letter penned by the late great rapper was recently uncovered, and is is not singing his traditional “thug life” tune. The letter entitled, “Is Thug Life Dead?” is a five-page message penned by the rapper to Death Row Records employee, Nina Bhadreshwar following his 1995 conviction for sexual abuse.

It details his desire to swap a life of gang violence, drugs, and pain, for a more fulfilling one. The letter is currently on sale for $225,000.

‘Pac’s infamous “thug life” mentality, which the rapper had tatted on his stomach, was a large part of his career. Shakur produced many singles and albums dedicated to the way of life, including his “Thug 4 Life” and the album, Thug Life: Volume I.

#BBB NEWS| READ: Kendrick Lamar Recounts The First Time Seeing Tupac Shakur In An Open Letter [PHOTO]

Nineteen years ago yesterday, hip-hop unwillingly said goodbye to Tupac Amaru Shakur. While still a heavy blow to the culture, ‘Pac’s absence would only help to craft the artistry and presence of one of it’s shining princes: Kendrick Lamar.

To honor the late rapper, K.Dot wrote a heartfelt open letter thanking Shakur for being an inspiration.

Kendrick may have only been a child when he first saw the captivating, yet sometimes enigmatic emcee on the set of the“California Love (Remix)” video, but none the less, Kendrick was in awe and inspired.

Read K.Dot’s heartfelt words below:

#BBB NEWS| Tupac Lyrics Written In Jail Expected To Get Big Money At Auction [PHOTOS/LYRICS/AUDIO]

Tupac Shakur wrote the lyrics to his classic track ‘Ambitionz Az a Ridah’ while in prison on sexual assault charges.

On September 29th that will be one of two Pac handwritten lyric manuscripts auctioned off by Sotheby’s in London. The other is the nine line spoken outro to ‘Tradin’ War Stories,’ the 11th track on the same album, All Eyez on Me.

Sotheby’s, a company that handles the auctioning of fine art and priceless memorabilia, plans to sell-off two literary projects from the “California Love” rapper. The New York Daily News states a document of “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” might sell for $78,000. But that’s not the final price point, with reports announcing it could well surpass $100,000. Another coveted item is also up for sale. That being a handful of penned lyrics from Pac’s “Tradin’ War Stories” melody on his diamond-album All Eyez on Me.

#BBB NEWS| The Notorious B.I.G. Murder Detective Russell Poole Passes Away [PHOTOS]

Russell Poole, a retired Los Angeles Police Department detective and the lead investigator in the murder of The Notorious B.I.G., has died.

According to the Los Angeles Times, L.A. County sheriff’s deputies at the Homicide Bureau reported that Poole passed away Wednesday morning (Aug. 19) after collapsing during a meeting with detectives. Poole was rushed to a local hospital, where he died.

The former detective worked on Biggie’s case for about a year. During that time, he gained a lot of attention in his department for his theories about the late rapper’s killer. B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, was slain on March 9, 1997 as he was leaving a Soul Train Music Awards after party.

#BBB NEWS| Eminem Has The Largest Vocabulary In Popular Music History!! Check Out The Full List..

The lyrics site Musixmatch analyzed the words of the 99 best selling artists in music history to determine who had the biggest vocabulary. To make sure artists with more songs weren’t given an advantage, only the 100 longest songs from each was measured.

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Eminem — with his dense. wordy verses — was number one, having used 8,180 words in his 100 longest songs.

Jay Z, Tupac and Kanye West were 2-4, Bob Dylan grabbed the five spot, and the Black Eye Peas are sixth.

Shady, Hov, Pac, ‘Ye and T.B.E.P. were the only Hip Hop groups among the 99 best selling, and the fact that they occupy five of the top six spots confirms what we already know: Hip Hop is by far the wordiest musical genre.