Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. 2Pac’s single "How Do U Want It" is a hit all over again in America ...

CHICAGO - MARCH 1994: Rapper Tupac Shakur poses for photos backstage after his performance at the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois in March 1994. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) It’s been ...

There is no doubt in my mind that The Force would’ve been elevated by 2Pac! The tantalizing tidbit resurfaced recently, sparking wild speculation about what could have been had the iconic rapper not ...

Some of Tupac “2Pac” Shakur’s earliest work has been unearthed. A small selection of his unreleased music from 1990 is set to be auctioned for $250,000. TMZ reports that 2Pac’s art is still very much ...

There are plenty of 20-year anniversaries that we've seen this year. Classic albums from the likes of The Fugees, Jay Z and A Tribe Called Quest have all been celebrated. However, one 20-year ...

The investigation into 2pac's murder in September 1996 remains unresolved. But his legacy is undeniable. "All Eyez On Me," a double-album that went diamond, became one of the most influential and ...

Death has boosted the careers of many artists. But it's especially effective for rap stars, for whom dying, as a career move, usually ranks just below hiring Dr. Dre as a producer or getting Eminem to ...