Tupac Shakur posthumously honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The rapper Tupac Shakur was posthumously presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday.
Shakur sold over 75 million records worldwide and received his star in the recording category.
Radio personality Kurt "Big Boy" Alexander was the emcee of the event and the late artist's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, accepted the star on his behalf.
"Though his career lasted just five years, Tupac Shakur remains one of the most complex and prolific artist of his generation...We are so honored to be able to continue his legacy with this ceremony today and place Tupac, his name, the legacy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame y'all." Alexander spoke.
Set shared similar sentiments about her brother stating, "It fills my heart with honor to stand here today representing the Shakur family. Tupac knew deep down that he was always raised for something great and as his little sister I had the privilege to watch that greatness unfold."
He was shot on September 7, 1996 in Las Vegas, where he died six days later at the age of 25, and his murder has never been solved. After his death, Shakur's music continues to gain millions of streams every year.
Shakur has been posthumously recognized before. He received a "Best Rap Solo Performance" Grammy nomination in 2000 and an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
