June 16 marks the birthday of legendary rapper and street poet Tupac Shakur. Today, he would have been 40 years old. The songs and interviews recorded by Tupac during his lifetime provide audiences with a wealth of information to better understand the personality (or, personalities) of the late rapper. We are able to gain a better sense as to what diverse influences—namely those of the Black Power and Black Arts Movement—motivated the rapper and contributed to complex oral and literary legacy.  The HBW has compiled a collection of his music videos and interviews to celebrate his life and legacy.

[Compiled Kenton Rambsy]

Music Videos

Dear Mama

Changes

Keep Ya Head Up

Ghetto Gospel

Brenda’s Got A Baby

I Ain’t Mad At Cha

California Love

Do For Love

Interviews

Vibe.com—Lost Interview Part 1

Vibe.com—Lost Interview Part 2

1988 Interview at Age 17- Part 1

1988 Interview at Age 17- Part 2

1996 MTV Interview

Arsenio Hall Interview

Interview with Ed Gordon

Interview with Tabitha Soren

Rare Prison Interview

The Good & Bad Interview

Wisdom Interview