The tragic demise of Tupac left the fans in shock and heartbreak. His impact on the world of music and culture continues to be felt even today
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00:00 The iconic rapper Tupac Shakur died an unfortunate death when an unknown gunman shot him in the chest on September 7, 1996
00:08 at a red light at East Flamingo Road and Cogle Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada.
00:13 Despite being alive for six days after the incident, he ultimately lost the battle and scummed to his injuries.
00:19 The "All About You" singer was returning after watching a Mike Tyson match and was heading to a club.
00:24 However, very few people know how Tupac and Mike met and how their friendship developed.
00:30 In the 1990s, Tyson was at the peak of his fame and influence when he first met Tupac.
00:37 According to Tyson, the rapper and he first crossed paths in a posh club.
00:42 At that time, Tupac's career was just beginning, while Tyson was already well-known.
00:46 A random man approached Tyson at the club and asked for entrance, and when Tyson allowed it, Tupac and his group of friends came in.
00:54 Their friendship deepened when Mike ended up in prison.
00:57 In an interview with Power 106, Tyson revealed,
01:00 In a documentary that aired on ESPN, the former boxer fondly remembered his close friend and said,
01:22 But the time he did last, every minute, every tenth of a moment was explosive.
01:26 The tragic demise of Tupac left the fans in shock and heartbreak.
01:39 His impact on the world of music and culture continues to be felt even today,
01:44 and his memory lives on through his timeless music and his lasting influence on the hip-hop community.
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