Afeni Shakur and
the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation have announced the Tupac Legacy Tour, which
will feature well known artists performing songs from the late rapper’s catalog.
Due to begin in
Los Angeles this fall, the 25-date cross country tour will feature artists celebrating
the life of Tupac backed by a live band. DJ’s will also be featured on
the tour, which is sponsored by the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and A&M
Entertainment.
While several major
artists have reportedly signed on, the official artist line-up will be announced
within the coming weeks.
A portion of the proceeds from the Tupac Legacy Tour will go directly to T.A.S.C.A.
(Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts located in Stone Mountain, GA).
With a mission of provide training and support for students who aspire to enhance
their creative talents, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation was founded by Afeni
Shakur in 1997.
As of press time, tour dates and venues have yet to be made public. For more
information, log onto www.2paclegacytour.com.