In an effort to
keep Tupac’s worldwide legacy alive, Tupac’s protégé, Muszamil,
is spearheading a petition to get the Hip-Hop legend a star on the prestigious
Hollywood Walk of Fame.The
on-line petition, which currently has close to 6,500 signatures, will be presented
to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, as well as Johnny Grant, head of the Hollywood
Walk of Fame selection committee.As
part of the criteria to get a star, nominees must have accumulated a body of achievement
over a period of some longevity with at least some measurable contribution to
the community. Applicants
are also required to pay a $15,000 nomination fee. Out of roughly 200 nominees
a year, about 20 to 30 celebrities receive a Walk of Fame star.There
are several categories for receiving stars including a posthumous category, motion
pictures, television, recording (as in music), live theater and radio.Muszamil
is currently touring the country to support his campaign to get Tupac a Walk of
Fame star, as well as, the release of his second album, Makaveli Presents…Muszamil
– Reparations is Due,
which arrives in stores Sept. 19.Muszamilbecame an affiliate of Tupac’s Outlawz, shortly after his brother Mutah began
recording with the rap group under the alias “Napoleon” in 1995.Muszamil
eventually became the first to sign with Outlaw Recordz. Despite Tupac Shakur’s
tragic and untimely death ten years ago, the legacy of the late rapper Tupac Shakur
continues to live on through his inspirational music, spoken word projects and
movies.The
cultural icon is the best-selling rap artist in history and has had his poems,
and musical work studied in various schools and colleges.For
more information or to sign the on-line petition, you can visit the website at
http://www.petitiononline.com/2pacfame/