Tupac Shakur Nominated for Grammy, Three Decades Posthumously
Tupac Shakur's long-awaited Grammy win may finally become a reality, nearly three decades after his passing
Tupac Shakur, the late rapper who tragically lost his life in a fatal shooting in Las Vegas back in 1996, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the best music film category. He is one of three talented artists being recognized posthumously.
Shakur was chosen to star in the five-part docuseries "Dear Mama" on FX, named after his 1995 single with the same title. Directed by Allen Hughes, the docuseries delves into the lives of the murdered musician and his late activist mother, Afeni Shakur. It is currently available for streaming on Hulu.
Shakur is in competition with two other deceased artists - David Bowie with his song "Moonage Daydream" and Little Richard with his track "I Am Everything" (which made its debut on CNN). Bowie passed away in 2016 after fighting cancer, whereas Little Richard succumbed to cancer-related causes in 2020.
During his lifetime, Little Richard made it well-known that he had never received a Grammy.
Lewis Capaldi's "How Im Feeling Now" and Kendrick Lamar's "Live From Paris, the Big Steppers Tour" are among the other nominees.
The Recording Academy defines the Grammy for Best Music Film as being awarded for concert/performance films or music documentaries. The award is given to the artist, video director, and video producer.
Shakur's nomination coincides with renewed attention on his murder case. Recently, Duane Keith Davis, also known as "Keffe D," has been apprehended and pleaded not guilty for his alleged involvement in Shakur's death. This development comes after years of demands for justice in the matter.
