The Outlawz are a west coast rap group that first worked with Tupac Shakur on the Makaveli project Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. After the death of their mentor, the Outlawz continued to carry on the west coast thug style of rap. Their home video, “Worldwide”, features many artists including Warren G, Method Man, Coolio, Onyx, and other big names in hip hop.
Though Tupac was known to be very close to the group, it is not often that they get a lot of publicity. Their work often took a backseat to Tupac’s solo career. However, one member of the group revealed that a documentary about the Outlawz was in the works. This will give fans a look at what it was like for the rap legend. It’s a fascinating look into Tupac’s mind.
While the Outlawz had many members, most of them were killed in gang related shootings. One member, Yaki Kadafi, was shot in New Jersey in 1996 and died in a car accident in George in 2015. The Outlawz were still active on a small scale after Pac’s death, but the group’s popularity was fading. One of the members, Mopreme, has continued to perform, releasing mixtapes in 2005 and a solo album in 2009. However, his output has slowed down and it’s unclear if he’ll be back on the mic any time soon.
In addition to the Outlawz’s One Nation album, the Outlawz also released two solo projects. One Nation was inspired by Tupac’s landmark album that was spearheading at the time of his death. Tupac was seen as a poster child for the East-West beef of the mid-’90s, but wanted to unite the diverse Hip-Hop landscapes. The album was recorded in Calabasas, California at Can-Am Studios.
Outlawz member Napoleon recently shared a story about Tupac’s final days. Napoleon revealed that Tupac made strange requests to his friend and former teammate before his death. He once promised to record a song with her, and even if he didn’t make it, there would be a song. However, Napoleon also said that this was a last time they spoke. The last words she heard from Tupac made it feel like he would never be around for much longer.
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