More than 25 years after his death, Tupac Shakur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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00:00Tupac Shakur posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
00:04Friends, family members, and fans gathered for the ceremony, which took place a week
00:08before his birthday.
00:09Shakur's sister accepted the honor on his behalf, saying she was honored to be representing
00:14their family.
00:15Tupac knew deep down that he was always meant for something great, and as his little sister
00:21I had the privilege to watch that greatness unfold.
00:25She was also presented with a resolution from the Los Angeles City Council that declared
00:29June 7th as Tupac Shakur Day.
00:31Shakur was shot in Las Vegas on September 7th, 1996, at the age of 25.
00:36He died six days later.
00:38From the first time he stepped foot on the stage of the Apollo Theater at 13 years old,
00:46before anyone recognized his name, he knew he had the dream to have a star here on the
00:53Walk of Fame.