The
memory of slain rap star Tupac Shakur will be honored overseas, in a tribute concert
headlined the by the deceased rapper’s close affiliates the Outlawz.
The New Jersey-based
collective will take the stage for the Tupac Still Breathing Tour, which kicks
off May 3 at the Marina Club in Manama. The
outing is promoted by DJ Outlaw Productions, the which bills itself as the only
Hip-Hop organization in Bahrain . "The
Tupac Still Breathing Tour starring the Outlawz live in concert is an exceptional
event that will honor the memory of the music Legend Tupac Shakur," organizers
told the Gulf News. "This tour is just another attempt for not only
the Outlawz but also for DJ Outlaw Productions to spread the legacy of Tupac in
this region, and to keep Tupac’s memory, achievements and message alive all over
the world by performing most of Tupac’s classics.”In
addition to the Outlawz, fans will see turntablist DJ Domination and rapper Young
Blaze. In
other Tupac news, The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) is currently taking
submissions for its annual Tupac Amaru Shakur film festival. The
event takes place at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts
in Atlanta. Last
year’s festival attracted global attention as attendees viewed the documentary
The Hip Hop Project, a documentary produced by Bruce Willis and actress/rapper
Queen Latifah. "We
are looking to grow this annual event and create a forum for filmmakers of all
ages to showcase their work," said TASF president and founder Afeni Shakur.A
jury of established professionals will review and judge the entries and select
one film to be screened in the "Selective Choice" film category. The
winning filmmaker or team will speak to the audience at the Center following the
screening. Deadline
for submissions is Oct. 1. Applicants must turn in a completed application form
as well as a PG-13 or lower-rated film that is 90 minutes in length or less (DVD
or VHS only). Processing fee is $35, nonrefundable. To download an application
and view the official rules and requirements, visit www.TASF.org.Completed
entries can be sent to:The
Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts5616 Memorial DriveStone Mountain,
GA 30083
