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“She raised awareness and shifted the atmosphere wherever she went. “Afeni was the baddest Black woman to walk the planet,” said Jamal Joseph, the rapper’s godfather and special advisor to the estate, in a statement.

Saxe said Shakur’s mother is the “guiding light” of the exhibition. One of the galleries will be dedicated to the rapper’s late mother, Afeni Shakur, the former Black Panther who inspired the work of her son. The 20,000-square foot exhibit will showcase Shakur’s music, poetry, wardrobe, activism journey and other items in galleries. Many of the artifacts have never been seen before.” This exhibit is also a mix of contemporary art and technology too. “There are incredible pieces of clothing. “The whole point of this exhibit was to not only show the kaleidoscopic nature of Tupac, but also show how he is relatable,” Saxe continued. Saxe has worked with estates for other iconic music artists including Otis Redding and Donny Hathaway.

“There are thousands of pieces of paper, handwritten pieces of paper – which is everything from his lyrics to all of the songs and poetry that you know down to a grocery list for a birthday party,” said Arron Saxe, president of Kinfolk Management + Media, who is working with Shakur’s estate. The exhibit is expected to spend six months in Los Angeles with the hopes of touring other cities. Shakur, one of the most prolific figures in hip-hop, died in 1996 from gunshot wounds. The exhibit is described as a fully immersive, thought-provoking museum experience that explores the life and legacy of the late rapper. The Shakur Estate announced Tuesday that the “ Tupac Shakur. LOS ANGELES – Tupac Shakur’s handwritten lyrics from classic songs such as “California Love” and “Dear Mama” along with galleries that pay homage to his upbringing and late mother are among the features in a massive touring museum exhibit.