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After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo
Avengers: Endgame

Join Us in Honoring Ryan: Minefields available now: my new project CITIZENS is out now! download/stream: Subscribe to my channel: Join my mailing list: Directed by Kyle Cogan Produced by Emma Buerklin Director of Photography: Justyn Moro Production Company: SIMIAN.LA Production Manager: Joshua Rowen-Keren Head of Production: Zack Stauffer 1st Assistant Director: Cody Burdette 2nd Assistant Director: Robert Main 1st Assistant Camera: Octavio Estrada 2nd Assistant Camera Day 1: Jen Pawlowski 2nd Assitant Camera Day 2: Amber Lane Drone Pilot: Mike Yutkin Aerial Camera Operator: Mila Yutkin Camera PA: Justin Stacks Gaffer Day 1: Pierre Habib Gaffer Day 2: Albert Gonzalez Best Boy Electric Day 1: Justin Sadler Best Boy Electric Day 2: Mike Villa Key Grip Day 1: Pablo Ruff-Berganza Key Grip Day 2: Gerardo Paz Best Boy Grip Day 1: Michael Moore Best Boy Grip Day 2: Angel Villareal Swing: Marco Gonzalez Hydrascope Operator Day 1: Steve Miller M7 Remote Head Tech Day 2: Garrett Dunn Hydrascope Techs: Adrian Santa Cruz, Jesse Hinojosa Jr. SFX Coordinator: Scott Harrison SFX Techs: Dan Fetterly, William Rolick, Shane O'Ragalliag Production Assistants: Leah Butcher, Jacob Falberg, Olivia Hytha, Linden DeGurian, Manny Liotta, Sara Kulas, Spencer Shipman, Beau Clarke BTS:Trenton Barboza,Jason Pundt BTS Edit: Trenton Barboza and Spencer Shipman COVID Compliance Officer: Frankier Orr, Bluedoor COVID Compliance Officer: Wendy Fisher COVID Compliance Assistant: Aline Estrada Set Medic: Bluedoor, Steph Mock Location: Alejandro Prado, Rob Frank, Max Stockstad Rigging Grips: Chris Keli, Victor Barrera, Antonio Saldivar Trailer Drivers: Mathew Clark, Sergio Vargas, Mike Green, Pedro "Pete" Gomez Boat Captain: Chris Papajohn Water Truck: Chip Nissen FSO: Raymond Padaoan Faouzia Hair: Josh Liu Faouzia Makeup: Samia Ouihya Faouzia Styling: Rachel Haas Faouzia Management: Tim Jones and Samia Ouihya JL Grooming: Ron Stephens JL Makeup: Darcy Gilmore JL Styling: Dave Thomas, Matteo Pieri JL Management: Taina Nieves, Whitney Collins Head of Post Production: Logan Powaski Edited by Kyle Cogan Colored by Loren White VFX Artists: Kyle Cogan, Logan Powaski, Logan Hennessy, Julian Clark, NOA Graphics Studio Commissioner: Andrew Reid, Atlantic Records APG: Emily Simon Director Rep: Jen Herrera of Las Bandas Be Brave Thanks to Alan Gordon, Chapman Leonard, CAM Lighting & Grip, Camera On Wings, Accurate Staging, Special Effects Unlimited, Sunset Supplies, Wheelhouse, Bluedoor, Bonelli Park, Dunia Films, Dadco, and Layout Locations. Lyrics: Now this might be a mistake That I’m calling you this late But these dreams I have of you ain’t real enough Started bringing up the past How the things you love don’t last Even though this isn’t fair for both of us Maybe I’m just a fool I still belong with you Anywhere you, anywhere you are These minefields that I walk through What I risk to be close to you These minefields keeping me from you What I risk to be close to you Close to you I didn’t notice what I lost Until all the lights were off And not knowing what you’re up to tortured me Now this might be a mistake We’re broken in so many ways But I’ll piece us back together slowly Maybe I’m just a fool I still belong with you Anywhere you, anywhere you are These minefields that I walk through What I risk to be close to you These minefields keeping me from you What I risk to be close to you Close to you Close to you Now this might be a mistake That I’m calling you this late But these dreams I have of you ain’t real enough Follow Faouzia Follow John Legend
Faouzia & John Legend - Minefields

REMASTERED IN HD!! Official Music Video for Gangsta Lovin' performed by Eve. Follow Eve Instagram: Twitter: (C) 2002 Ruff Ryders/Interscope Records
Eve - Gangsta Lovin' ft Alicia Keys

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the Young Buck song: "Stomp" remix Album: Straight Outta Cashville (August, 24 2004) The original version of Track 12 Off Young Buck’s debut album, featuring the original verse from Atlanta rapper “T.I.” which he targets fellow Atlanta rapper “Ludacris”. It also contains the verse from fellow G-Unit member “The Game” that replaces the T.I. verse due to conflicts over the disses. The song "Stomp", the original version of which featured two Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Ludacris, caused misunderstandings from the aforementioned guests on the track. The phrase "Me gettin' beat down? That's ludicrous" from T.I.'s verse heated up the tensions between the two as Buck perceived the line as a diss towards Luda. D-Tay could serve as a replacement for T.I. on the track, but The Game's verse ended up making it onto the album version. David Darnell Brown (born March 15, 1981), better known by his stage name Young Buck, is an American rapper. He signed with Birdman's Cash Money Records in 1997, formed the hip hop collective UTP with Juvenile and Soulja Slim in 2000, and joined 50 Cent's group, G-Unit by 2003. He signed with the latter's parent label, G-Unit Records, an imprint of Interscope Records to release his debut studio album Straight Outta Cashville (2003) and its follow-up Buck the World (2007), both of which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and were met with critical praise. Initially launched in 2005 as "G-Unit South", Brown's record label, Cashville Records, has released his subsequent projects following personal disputes with 50 Cent and his 2010 departure from G-Unit Records. Cashville has also signed hip hop acts including Outlawz, E.D.I. Mean and Young Noble.
Young Buck ft Game T I & Ludacris - Stomp Remix

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the Eric B & Rakim Song: "I Know You Got Soul" Album: Paid in Full (1987) Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo formed on Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim. They first received acclaim for their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, which featured versions of the popular singles "Eric B. Is President" and the title track. They followed with three successful albums: Follow the Leader (1988), Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990), and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992). AllMusic wrote that "during rap's so-called golden age in the late '80s, Eric B. & Rakim were almost universally recognized as the premier DJ/MC team in all of hip-hop." Tom Terrell of NPR called them "the most influential DJ/MC combo in contemporary pop music period." "I Know You Got Soul" is a song recorded by Eric B. & Rakim in 1987. A commercial and artistic success, it was ranked by Rolling Stone on their list of Top 50 hip-hop songs, and on their list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song takes its name from a 1971 song of the same title recorded by Bobby Byrd, which it samples heavily, and is frequently credited with popularizing the use of James Brown samples in hip hop songs. It also samples the Ben Powers Jr. drum intro from the song "You'll Like It Too" released on LAX Records under the name Funkadelic. It was released as the third single from their 1987 album Paid in Full. It peaked at number 39 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, number 34 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales, and number 64 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The track's production contains "digitized cymbal crashes, breathing sounds, and a bumping bass line." The song is featured on the fictional radio station Playback FM in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The British band M|A|R|R|S sampled the title lyric of their hit single "Pump Up the Volume" from the a cappella version of "I Know You Got Soul". The song was also sampled in the song "International Affair" by Sean Paul featuring Debi Nova. Timbaland quotes the opening line "It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you without a strong rhyme ["dope beat", in the Timbaland version] to step to," in the Aaliyah song "Try Again". Timbaland covers the whole first verse in his later song "Cop That Shit", with lyrical changes. Part of the first verse is also spoken by Mos Def on his song "Love" off of his debut album, Black on Both Sides. Support the Content:
Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the LL Cool J song: "Jack the Ripper" Album: Walking with a Panther (1988) James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC. Signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1984, LL Cool J's breakthrough came with his single "I Need a Beat" and his landmark debut album, Radio (1985). He achieved further commercial and critical success with the albums Bigger and Deffer (1987), Walking with a Panther (1989), Mama Said Knock You Out (1990), Mr. Smith (1995), and Phenomenon (1997). His twelfth album, Exit 13 (2008), was his last in his long-tenured deal with Def Jam. LL Cool J has appeared in numerous films, including Halloween H20, In Too Deep, Any Given Sunday, Deep Blue Sea, S.W.A.T., Mindhunters, Last Holiday, and Edison. He played NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna in the CBS crime drama television series NCIS: Los Angeles. LL Cool J was also the host of Lip Sync Battle on Paramount Network. A two-time Grammy Award winner, LL Cool J is known for hip hop songs such as "Going Back to Cali", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", "Rock the Bells", and "Mama Said Knock You Out", as well as R&B hits such as "Doin' It", "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover". In 2010, VH1 placed him on their "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time" list. In 2017, LL Cool J became the first rapper to receive the Kennedy Center Honors. In 2021, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with an award for Musical Excellence. “Jack The Ripper” was only available on the cassette editions of Walking With A Panther, not the vinyl or CD releases due to time constraints of those media. It was also the flipside of the “Going Back To Cali”, which came out before Panther. This track was part of the back-and-forth beef between LL & Kool Moe Dee. In it, LL takes the persona of England’s most notorious serial killer. Support the Content via Cash App:
LL Cool J - Jack the Ripper

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the UGK song: "Gravy" Album: Underground Kingz (2007) UGK (short for Underground Kingz) was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas, formed in 1987, by Chad "Pimp C" Butler and Bernard "Bun B" Freeman. They released their first major-label album, Too Hard to Swallow, in 1992, followed by several other albums charting on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, including the self-titled Underground Kingz album, which contained their single "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)" and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, in August 2007. The duo has also been featured on hit singles by several other artists, such as "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z and "Sippin' on Some Syrup" by Three 6 Mafia. Pimp C founded UGK Records in late 2005. On December 4, 2007, Pimp C died in his West Hollywood, California hotel room. Too Hard to Swallow (1992) Super Tight (1994) Ridin' Dirty (1996) Dirty Money (2001) Underground Kingz (2007) UGK 4 Life (2009) Lyrics: [Verse 1: Pimp C] Uhhhhhhhh! If you know like I know you would get down on the floor I keep a magnum for they back and I keep a swisher full of dro We can get down for my dime and we can fuck on the low And if you didn't want a Pimp then what'cha fucking with me for? Every lady ain't a ho and every ho ain't my bitch It take a real trill nigga to recognize this type of shit Every girl around me legit, I don't fuck around with no punks Ride with me, she holding a pistol while I'm whipping and popping the trunk We gon' blow a lot of skunk and we gon' make a lot of bread And we ain't never gon' have no problems long as she hear what the fuck I said Pimping ain't dead it just moved to the website Still like to get my dick sucked under the street lights I'm Tony Snow, I'm out here living by the code In love with a lifestyle, not no bitch I'm in that mode I'm looking at you, you choosing me my dickhead never stop I'm Pimp C bitch, I'm shooting for stars, we headed to the top [Hook: Pimp C] I'm staying true, I'm out here whipping my Mercedes Fucking with the midnight ladies the game is cold but it's gravy I'm banging Screw, my young girl looking fine We staying out here on the grind and keeping money on our mi-ii-iind [Verse 2: Bun B] Well I'm certified official, authentic and the real McCoy Guaranteed to blow the spot when I'm in it, got to feel ya boy 100%, real Bun B I represent Trill with that gangster ass persona so hard that it can dent Still in the hood 'cause it needs me, and the corner it feeds me So I eat all I want, my reputation precedes me If you grimy or greasy, then your best ta be easy 'Cause that forty-feezy, leave you leaking fo' sheezy Trigger fingers I squeeze see, and the cannons is bust Them bullets blow by you breezy, like a midsummer gust It'll put your dick in the dust, when I put one up in your dome You be leaking out plasma and puss, and your mouth'll fill up with foam So you got to go hard or go home, either be a boy or a man Got to pay the cost to be the boss or you take a loss understand? Got to play the hand that you're dealt, that's until it's your turn to deal Otherwise you get it how you live, I could give a fuck how you feel [Hook: Pimp C] I'm staying true, I'm out here whipping my Mercedes Fucking with the midnight ladies the game is cold but it's gravy I'm banging Screw, my young girl looking fine We staying out here on the grind and keeping money on our mi-ii-iind [Verse 3: Pimp C] I'm Pimp C bitch, I'm from the South This scary ho don't wanna know what this about 'Cause I stay country true down to the core Dick good like uncut blow In your nose, in your jaws Feel it tighten up don't stop, don't pause Candy nigga drive candy cars Fuck the D.A. fuck the law I fuck the snow But I love a pro Like flat backers I'm a Cadillac'er On parole well I'm a pistol packer Drugs sold, not a jacker Get with me if she a money stacker Bitch around me man I'm a mack her [Verse 4: Bun B] From the land of cheap work and steady licks With pounds of dro and them powder bricks We grind to eat, and eat to live This shit for real, these ain't no tricks With 36 0s to the ki, and 10 kilograms in the sack And 15 sacks up in the trunk now that's 1.5 mill' worth of crack It's Big Dick Cheney, Tony Snow, the King Committee is now in session Today's agenda, get that dough 'cause the clock is ticking, time is pressing No second guessing, make your mind up, step your grind up and get that pay Gotta sell your ass or a nigga blast if you wanna roll with that UGK [Hook: Pimp C] I'm staying true, I'm out here whipping my Mercedes Fucking with the midnight ladies the game is cold but it's gravy I'm banging Screw, my young girl looking fine We staying out here on the grind and keeping money on our mi-ii-iind Support the Content:
UGK - Gravy

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the Kool Moe Dee song: "Let's Go" Album: How Ya Like Me Now (1998) Kool Moe Dee conducted a long-running rivalry with fellow New York rapper LL Cool J. Along with other rappers such as MC Shan, Kool Moe Dee claimed that LL had stolen their rap styles. He also felt that LL was disrespecting rap pioneers such as Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz by proclaiming that he was "rap's new grandmaster" without paying due respect to those who came before him. He challenged LL on his platinum selling album How Ya Like Me Now on the single of the same name. He also took a shot at LL by appearing on the album cover with a jeep in the background with the wheel crushing one of LL's trademark red Kangol hats. Kool Moe Dee’s answer record to LL Cool J’s “Jack the Ripper.” Produced by Teddy Riley and samples “Think About It” by Lyn Collins. Appears as a B-side to Kool Moe Dee’s song “No Respect.” It was later released on his 1989 album “Knowledge Is King” as a hidden track, and was also included on his 1993 Greatest Hits compilation album. Confusingly, the song also plays over the end credits of 1989’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. Mohandas Dewese (born August 8, 1962), better known by his stage name Kool Moe Dee, is an American rapper, songwriter and actor. Considered one of the forerunners of the new jack swing sound in hip hop, he gained fame in the 1980s as a member of one of the pioneering groups in hip hop music, the Treacherous Three, and for his later solo career. During his career he released a total of seven studio albums (five of them solo), with 1994's Interlude being the last to date. His fast and aggressive rap style influenced following rap figures such as Big Daddy Kane, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Rakim, Will Smith, N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, Nas, Jay-Z, among others. Among his most famous songs are "Go See the Doctor", "Wild Wild West" and "How Ya Like Me Now". Kool Moe Dee was ranked No. 33 on About.com's list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). Support the Content:
Kool Moe Dee - Let's Go

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the Kanye West song: "Can't tell me nothing" Featuring: Chamillionaire, Kxng Crooked, Ransom, Spade-O, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Young Jeezy Album: Graduation (2007) Ye (/jeɪ/ YAY; born Kanye Omari West /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/ KAHN-yay; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. One of the most prominent figures in hip hop, he is known for his varying musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, West began producing for regional artists in the Chicago area. As an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, he co-produced albums including Jay-Z's The Blueprint (2001) before signing with the label as a recording artist. West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), was met with critical acclaim and yielded the Billboard Hot 100-number one single "Slow Jamz". He peaked the chart on four other occasions with the singles "Gold Digger" (2005), "Stronger" (2007), "E.T." (2011, as a featured artist), and "Carnival" (2024). West's second and third studio albums, Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007), both debuted atop the Billboard 200, the latter becoming West's most commercially successful to date. Three of his subsequent albums, 808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016), were certified triple platinum, and Yeezus (2013) was certified double platinum. While not as well-received critically as his previous efforts, Ye (2018), Jesus Is King (2019), and Donda (2021) continued West's series of consecutive number one debuts on the Billboard 200. West has also released the collaborative albums Watch the Throne (2011) with Jay-Z, Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 (2024) with Ty Dolla Sign. In fashion design, he has collaborated with Nike, Inc., Louis Vuitton, and Gap Inc. on clothing and footwear, and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas. One of the world's best-selling music artists with 160 million records sold, West has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint 11th-most of all time and most awarded for any hip hop artist along with Jay-Z. His other accolades include a Billboard Artist Achievement Award, a joint-record three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. West holds the joint record (with Bob Dylan) for most albums (4) topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020, with the same publication naming him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media, at award shows and public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been topics of media attention. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. In October 2022, he was widely condemned and lost many sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making a series of antisemitic statements, including denying the Holocaust. 0:00 Chamillionaire 2:19 Crooked I 4:25 Ransom 6:44 Spade-O 8:55 Beanie Sigel 10:08 Freeway 11:20 Lil Wayne 12:50 Busta Rhymes 14:02 Young Jeezy 15:38 Kanye West
Can't Tell Me Nothing Remix - Kanye West

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the Big Pun song: "The Dream Shatterer" Album: Capital Punishment (April 28 1998) Christopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an Puerto Rican/American rapper. Emerging from the underground hip hop scene in the Bronx, he came to prominence upon discovery by fellow Bronx rapper Fat Joe, and thereafter guest appeared on his 1995 album Jealous One's Envy and He also appeared in The Beatnuts' song "Off the Books". Big Pun signed with Fat Joe's label, Terror Squad Productions and Loud Records in 1997 to release his debut studio album, Capital Punishment (1998) the following year. Met with critical acclaim and commercial success, the album earned a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards, peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, and became the first hip hop recording by a Latino solo act to receive platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His second album, Yeeeah Baby (2000) peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, although Pun died two months before its release. Support the Content:
Big Pun - The Dream Shatterer

Tracking major theatrical releases, obscure titles and straight-to-video gems, this four-plus-hour documentary explores ‘80s horror films year-by-year. Featuring Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, Joe Bob Briggs, Darcy the Mail Girl, Lori Cardille, John Carpenter, Nick Castle, Larry Cohen, Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Sean S. Cunningham, Joe Dante, Keith David, Katie Featherston, Mick Garris, Michael Gingold, Stuart Gordon, Andre Gower, Spencer Hickman, Kane Hodder, Tom Holland, Graham Humphreys, James A. Janisse, Lloyd Kaufman, Eric Kurland , Heather Langenkamp, Don Mancini, Harry Manfredini, Kelli Maroney, Robbi Morgan, Bill Moseley, Greg Nicotero, Phil Nobile Jr., Cassandra Peterson, Mike Redman, James Rolfe, Ken Sagoes, Ben Scrivens, Mark Shostrom, Corey Taylor, Cecil Trachenburg, Ryan Turek, Caroline Williams, Alex Winter, Heather Wixson, Tom Woodruff Jr., and Brian Yuzna,. Directed by David A. Weiner. Premieres July 30 only on Shudder =================================== Subscribe: Try Shudder Free for 7 Days: Watch Shudder TV: Follow Shudder on: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: ===================================
In Search of Darkness- Trailer

This is a Fan Made Unofficial Video i created for the Tupac Mashup: "Hit'em up" featuring Dennis Edwards Album: (April 28 1998) Tupac Amaru Shakur (/ˈtuːpɑːk ʃəˈkʊər/ ⓘ; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America. In addition to his music career, Shakur also wrote poetry and had numerous starring roles in movies. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics. Shakur was born in New York City to parents who were both political activists and Black Panther Party members. Raised by his mother, Afeni Shakur, he relocated to Baltimore in 1984 and to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1988. With the release of his debut album 2Pacalypse Now in 1991, he became a central figure in West Coast hip hop for his conscious rap and political rap lyrics. Shakur achieved further critical and commercial multi-platinum success with his follow-up albums Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... (1993) and Me Against the World (1995). His Diamond certified album All Eyez on Me (1996), the first double-length album in hip-hop history, abandoned his introspective lyrics for volatile gangsta rap. In addition to his music career, Shakur starred roles in Juice (1992), Poetic Justice (1993), Above the Rim (1994), Bullet (1996), Gridlock'd (1997), and Gang Related (1997). Shakur's most notable songs include "California Love," "Changes," "Dear Mama," "Hail Mary," "Keep Ya Head Up," "Hit 'Em Up," "Ambitionz az a Ridah," "All Eyez on Me," "Ghetto Gospel," "Do for Love," "So Many Tears," "To Live & Die in L.A.," "How Do U Want It," "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted," "Brenda's Got a Baby" and "I Get Around." Alongside his solo career, Shakur was part of the group Thug Life and collaborated with artists like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and the Outlawz. During the later part of his career, Shakur was shot five times in the lobby of a New York recording studio and experienced legal troubles, including incarceration. He served eight months in prison on sexual abuse charges, but was released pending an appeal of his conviction in 1995. Following his release, he signed to Marion "Suge" Knight's label Death Row Records and became heavily involved in the growing East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times by an unidentified assailant in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas; he died six days later. Following his murder, Shakur's friend-turned-rival, the Notorious B.I.G., was at first considered a suspect due to their public feud; he was also murdered in another drive-by shooting six months later in March 1997, while visiting Los Angeles. On September 22, 1996, a peace summit was convened at Mosque Maryam by Louis Farrakhan in response to his assassination. Shakur's double-length posthumous album Greatest Hits (1998) is one of his two releases—and one of only nine hip hop albums—to have been certified Diamond in the United States. Five more albums have been released since Shakur's death, including his critically acclaimed posthumous album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996) under his stage name Makaveli, all of which have been certified multi-platinum in the United States. In 2002, Shakur was inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked Shakur among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 2023, he was awarded a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His influence in music, activism, songwriting, and other areas of culture has been the subject of academic studies. Dennis Edwards Jr. (February 3, 1943 – February 1, 2018) was an American soul and R&B singer who was best known as the frontman in The Temptations for Motown Records. Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin and sang with the group from 1968 to 1976, 1980 to 1984, and 1987 to 1989. In the mid-1980s, he launched a solo career, recording the 1984 hit single "Don't Look Any Further" (featuring Siedah Garrett). Until his death, Edwards was the lead singer of The Temptations Review, a Temptations splinter group.
