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What would have been the late-great rapper 2Pac’s 50th birthday on June 16th, is still being celebrated and remembered through the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation’s social justice-driven initiatives for 2021.
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) was founded in 1997 by 2Pac’s late mother Afeni Shakur, a year after he was fatally shot in Las Vegas. The foundation is now spearheaded by CEO and president Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur–sister of 2Pac and daughter of Afeni and Dr. Mutulu Shakur.
TASF is dedicated to eradicating the effects of trauma on the Black community by raising awareness of its impact on mental health and wellness. The 24-year-old foundation provides communities with tools, healing techniques and resources such as the Creative Arts to provide a gateway to complete wellness. In a nutshell, the foundation aims to ease the impact that trauma has on Black children, families and community members.
The funeral arrangements for Shock G have been released.
The late rapper’s family released that he will be laid to rest in Tampa, Florida. According to his obituary, the services will be held on Saturday, May 1st at the Allen Temple A.M.E Church.
Atron Gregory, Shock G’s manager, also revealed that the hip-hop group Digital Underground will be at the service, including DJ Fuze and Money B. A representative from the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation will also be in attendance.
Shock G. passed away on Thursday, April 22nd, at age 57. No details about the rapper’s death have been released, however, it was reported that G was last seen the day before he died by the manager of the hotel he was staying at.
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Shock G to be laid to rest in Tampa, Florida
Funeral proceedings for the Digital Underground legend have been announced.
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Shock G will be laid to rest in Tampa, Florida this Saturday (May 1), TMZ reports. The 90s hip hop icon will reportedly be memorialized with a tribute from his Digital Underground groupmates, including Money B and DJ Fuze.
According to his manager, Atron Gregory, Humpty Hump’s groupmates have been working closely with his family to plan Saturday’s funeral proceedings. However, Money B’s manager told TMZ the service will not be a full Digital Underground reunion, though many of the members have seen each other recently and stay in touch.