I am seeking justice and a resolution in this matter that is fully fair to me and all the work I’ve done throughout the years, as an author and protector of the Tupac Shakur narrative. As the owner of the copyright to these articles, All Eyez on Me infringed on my rights by using content and narrative that was exclusive to my writings.
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After viewing the movie twice in the past few days, it is clear that my exclusive Vibe cover stories on Tupac Shakur (when he was alive), were lifted, without proper credit or compensation of any kind to me, and used in All Eyez on Me. “After a great deal of thought and consultation with many, including my attorneys,” Powell began, “I have filed a federal lawsuit against the producers and writers of All Eyez on Me, the new Tupac Shakur biopic, for copyright infringement. On Friday, Powell released a statement via Facebook addressing the film and his lawsuit. Powell’s interviews) “that appear in the Infringing Work” (a.k.a. The 16-page document states there were “stories with fiction characters and re-worked narratives that are unique to the Original Work” (a.k.a. According to Deadline, Powell is looking for a significant portion of the $31 million All Eyez on Me has made at the box office so far, as well as for the film to be removed from theaters. Powell, who was on the frontline of hip-hop journalism for outlets like Vibe during ‘Pac’s heyday, filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Lionsgate and the film itself, claiming that huge chunks of the film were lifted directly from interviews he did with 2Pac over two decades ago. Made famous for his controversial and edgy songs in an era when ‘Gangster Rap’ had rising popularity, ALL EYEZ ON ME fails to provide a compelling or helpful perspective on Tupac’s conflicted life. Today, the movie faces its biggest threat: a copyright lawsuit from acclaimed journalist Kevin Powell. ALL EYEZ ON ME is a biopic about the renowned rapper Tupac Shakur who was murdered at the age of 25, but has sold 75 million records. Not only has Jada Pinkett Smith flat-out denied that portions of the film happened in real life, but the film got roasted by 50 Cent and Twitter ad nauseam. Dre Built His $830 Million EmpireĪll net worth figures are according to unless otherwise noted.In the seven days since the release of the 2Pac biopic All Eyez on Me, it’s gone through some shit. NFL star DeSean Jackson - whose net worth is $14 million - has a small role in the film, playing the part of a street entrepreneur. The film is named after Tupac's 1996 album "All Eyez on Me."īig-name celebrities will be portrayed in the film, including Jada Pinkett Smith, Biggie Smalls, Faith Evans, Dr. The Tupac movie, "All Eyez on Me," highlights the rapper's rise to fame and dealings in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry. Most recently, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April 2017. He won the 1996 Soul Train Award for Best Rap Album and, in 1997, was posthumously honored with the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year. The "Changes" rapper also garnered a few awards for his work. The rapper has a slew of hits to his name, including "California Love," which peaked at No. Since then, numerous albums have credited the rapper, and in 2015, more work was rumored to be in the pipelines, reported Billboard. Prior to the shooting, he had just four albums to his name. RELATED: Check out the top celebrities' net worths:ĢPac's music has taken on a life of its own since the rapper's 1996 death. In 2007, Forbes estimated that Tupac Shakur's estate earned $9 million, more than what Eminem or 50 Cent earned in the previous year. He's made Forbes' " Top-Earning Dead Celebrities" list multiple times, partly due to numerous 2Pac albums released posthumously.
Earnings in the years following his death have added up to $31.5 million, according to TheRichest, which tracks celebrity earnings. Tupac's net worth is an estimated $40 million. 7, 1996, Tupac was shot while leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand hotel and casino in Las Vegas. In honor of the iconic rap mogul's birthday, learn about his net worth, death and the forthcoming movie celebrating his rap career as 2Pac. biopic, "Straight Outta Compton," the upcoming ode to Tupac is expected to rake in the cash. With the runaway success of the recent N.W.A.
The late rapper would have turned 46 this year. To commemorate the groundbreaking rapper, his biopic movie - titled "All Eyez on Me" - will be released on the anniversary of his birthday, June 16. More than 20 years have passed since Tupac died at just 25 years old, but his legend is still going strong.
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