Tupac Shakur was murdered, meaning he's been gone longer than the 25-year-old was alive. Throughout his life, the rapper's ambitions warred with his personal struggles as his portrayal in the media fought to outshine his rising star onscreen.
Since his death, many have tried to encapsulate how his legendary music career and passion for acting influenced hip-hop long after he died.
While some are more well-received than others, the latest takes a vastly different approach to explore the late rapper's legacy.
Allen Hughes' — a five-part series co-produced by Interscope Records and premiering on FX on April 21 — tells the story of Tupac's life and career through the story of his mother, Afeni Shakur, who oversaw her son's estate until her death in 2016.
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