LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2011 -- On September 13, 1996, the rapper, poet and social justice activist Tupac Shakur passed away, having sustained injuries from a brutal and shocking drive-by attack. Tupac was best-known for his influential music which, even 15 years after his death, is considered among the greatest rap music in history.

The Shakur Estate and Universal Music Enterprises are welcoming all fans of 2Pac and rap music to remember the life of a great man whose works and spirit have touched the world. From September 13, through September 18, 2pac.com, the official site of the Shakur Estate, will be featuring articles about 2Pac's work, a video about his life and, of course, the music that has touched so many.

It was Tupac's greatest wish to inspire minds and spark the ideas that would change the world. It is the greatest privilege of 2pac.com and Universal Music Enterprises to keep his music and message available to all.

About 2pac.com: www.2pac.com is the official site for Tupac Amaru Shakur, and his estate. 2pac.com represents the Shakur estate's commitment to Tupac's work and to his fans as well as the firm belief that Tupac's music is not only relevant today, but carries with it important messages of social justice and global change. 2pac.com is owned by Amaru Entertainment and managed by DECOSTA Marketing.

SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises