4+ day, 16+ hour ago (553+ words) Tupac Amaru Shakur, born in 1971, grew up to become one of the most influential rappers of all time, thanks to his music, his portrayal in the media, and the government's treatment of him. His death at just 25 years old has been a subject of discussion and controversy. Many still mourn the legendary artist, while others believe that he is still alive, hiding somewhere in this world. In 1994, two years before his death, he had a chilling interview with Ed Gordon about his beliefs and ideals, and why he was seen as a controversial person. Tupac defended the rap game during the interview, mentioning that his peers were those "responsible for bringing widespread attention to violence in the ghettos of America," as reported by dreadpen.com. To Tupac, his life was always in danger following a series of attacks attempted against…...