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Sep 2024
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The Aftermath: The Death of Tupac Shakur

The Alarmist
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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the untimely death of Tupac Shakur with Professor Mark Anthony Neal of Duke University. Professor Neal shares valuable insight on the significance Tupac represented in the culture at this very specific moment in time for hip hop and reminds us of the reality, and its consequences, of how young they all were. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early and find out if Professor Neal's input influenced the final verdict. Not part of the Patreon family yet?! Click below and join us!

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