Mopreme Shakur Criticizes Drake’s death Row Chain Purchase
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Mopreme Shakur at the star ceremony where Tupac Shakur is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 7,2023 in Los Angeles,California.
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Key Takeaways:
- Mopreme Shakur criticized Drake for buying a Death Row chain allegedly linked to Tupac, saying it should be with the family.
- Suge Knight disputed the chain’s authenticity,claiming it was never Tupac’s.
Mopreme Shakur, a former Outlawz member and stepbrother of Tupac Shakur, publicly questioned Drake’s recent purchase of a Death Row records chain. Drake acquired the chain from jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills, sparking controversy due to its alleged connection to Tupac.
Mopreme believes the chain rightfully belongs with Tupac’s family, not a private collector. “That chain should be with the family, period,” he stated in an interview with The Art of Dialog. “That’s Pac’s legacy. That’s something that should be cherished and kept within the family.”
However, Suge Knight, the former CEO of Death Row Records, challenged the chain’s authenticity. in a recent social media post,Knight claimed the chain was never actually worn by Tupac. “That wasn’t Pac’s chain,” he wrote. “All this internet stuff is cap. I never gave Pac that chain.”
The debate over the chain’s origins and rightful ownership continues, highlighting the enduring legacy of Tupac Shakur and the complexities surrounding his estate.