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Mopreme Shakur Rebukes Drake Over Reported Tupac Chain as Authenticity Dispute Widens

Tupac’s brother says the late rapper’s jewelry belongs with his family.

Overview

  • Mopreme Shakur told Loren Lorosa’s The Latest podcast that Drake should “think more about his moves,” criticizing the purchase of a pendant presented as Tupac’s Death Row chain.
  • He questioned Drake’s pursuit of the piece after praising London rappers and said Tupac’s personal items should remain with the family.
  • Wack 100 and Suge Knight have asserted the pendant is not authentic, with Suge suggesting Drake may have been misled and noting that only a few genuine Death Row chains ever existed.
  • Coverage reports Drake bought the item earlier this month and showcased the pendant publicly, intensifying debate over its provenance.
  • The flap follows other recent controversies around Drake, including reporting on his use of an AI-generated Tupac voice during his Kendrick Lamar battle, as fans look ahead to his rumored project ICEMAN.