Hip Hop Pays Tribute To Tupac On 20th Anniversary Of His Death

Twenty years ago today, Hip Hop lost a legend. Tupac Amaru Shakur was pronounced dead on September 13, 1996, after being shot days earlier on the Las Vegas strip.

His music, poetry, acting and voice against social injustices served as an example for countless artists that came after him.

After being portrayed in the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton, Makaveli is set to get his own movie, All Eyez On Me. A new trailer for the film was released today in honor of the 20th anniversary of his passing.

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Several took to social media today to pay tribute to the West Coast legend. Whether it was Public Enemy sharing a picture of Tupac with Chuck D, Paris reflecting on his time working with ‘Pac, or Tyga honoring his father figure, each person had fond memories.

@MrChuckD and the late, great Tupac who sadly passed away 20 years ago today. pic.twitter.com/kvNSo0Qat3

— PUBLIC ENEMY (@PublicEnemyFTP) September 13, 2016

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— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) September 13, 2016

Rest easy King. #TupacAmaruShakur

A photo posted by The Game (@losangelesconfidential) on Sep 13, 2016 at 12:40pm PDT

“Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm" -Marcus Garvey "Life is a great sunrise. I do not see why death should not be an even greater one.” – Bob Marley

A photo posted by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Sep 13, 2016 at 12:41pm PDT

#RIP to My Biggest Influence,the reason I am what I am now. The only Artist Ive ever aimed to be like or attempted to pattern myself after. The Greatest Rap Artist Of All Time!!!! The game misses U bro. #RIPTupac #RIPMsAfeniShakur

A photo posted by TIP (@troubleman31) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:30am PDT

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A photo posted by DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) on Sep 13, 2016 at 10:31am PDT

20 years your legacy and energy is still alive. #2pac #RipLegend ??

A photo posted by Ace Hood (@acehood) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

Today marks 20 years since the passing of #TupacShakur May he continue to #RIP ?? pic.twitter.com/7d52T3thMm

— TRINA (@TRINArockstarr) September 13, 2016

#TupacShakurpic.twitter.com/SuHa0BktIE

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) September 13, 2016

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A photo posted by Tyga / T-Raww (@kinggoldchains) on Sep 13, 2016 at 11:37am PDT

20 years ago we lost a legend. His story shaped my own. #tupacshakur

A photo posted by lecrae (@lecrae) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:43am PDT

#twotweettuesday. This day in 1996, We said goodbye to a Cultural Hero. Long Live The Spirit of Tupac Amaru Shakur. Rap In Peace.

— DJ Quik (@djquik) September 13, 2016

Rest in Peace to my Comrade and former label mate #TupacShakur
One of the greatest to ever do it. #GoneTooSoonpic.twitter.com/rLq8XD4UFF

— PARIS (@paris_gfr) September 13, 2016

On this day 20 years ago, the music world suffered a huge loss as Tupac Shakur passed away. pic.twitter.com/17dSpekQ5A

— Norm Kelly (@norm) September 13, 2016