Michael Namikas

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    Editorial

    On The 20th Anniversary Of Tupac Shakur’s Death, New Projects Reflect Continued Interest In His Music & Life

    Writer Michael Namikas breaks down several literary and audio works inspired by Tupac Shakur 20 years after his untimely death.

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    Editorial

    All Eyez On Him: Celebrating 2Pac’s Magnum Opus

    HipHopDX recognizes the real and is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of 2Pac's All Eyez On Me.

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    Interview

    Makaveli & Riskie: A Conversation with Death Row Graphic Artist Ronald “Riskie” Brent

    Ronald "Riskie" Brent speaks on his memories of Makaveli as a graphic designer for Death Row

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    Editorial

    "Murder Rap: Inside The Biggie & Tupac Murders" Seeks To Decode The Truth Behind The Crimes

    Get all the low down on "Murder Rap: Inside The Biggie & Tupac Murders."

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    Editorial

    efiL4zaggiN: N.W.A.’s 4gotten Masterpiece

    Turning a critical eye to N.W.A's underrated masterpiece.

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    Editorial

    “Where Will I Be?” – Tupac Shakur On His 44th Birthday

    Michael Namikas returns with an essay hypothesizing Tupac's life had he not passed away in 1996.

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    Editorial

    (Im)mortal Men: Kendrick Lamar, Tupac Shakur, And The Pimping of Butterflies

    Dissecting the Tupac Shakur allusions in Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly."

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    Editorial

    2Pac's "Me Against The World:" A Retrospective

    Take a look back at the third album by one of the most iconic hip-hop artists of all time, 2Pac's "Me Against The World."

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