Immortal Tupac Shakur

Fans Rap and Hip Hop are celebrating. On April 7 it will be introduced to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Roll gangsta rap legend Tumac Shakur. American rapper was killed in 1996 at age 25. But long before, he had already become a global influence.

Its impact and cultural influence to the genre of hip hop and serve as an inspiration to pop culture, New York will have a place in the mythical venue. Rolling Stone magazine ranks him as the greatest rapper of all time and by 2009 had sold more than 100 million album worldwide. To learn more about your career you can see the biographical documentary "Eyez On Me".

The ceremony will be very important, therefore, the godfather of the ceremony and responsible for making top honors will be your friend Snoop Dogg, who shared with the legendary rapper in the song "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted". The event will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and will also feature the participation of Dr. Dre. Until now, still it not closed the lineup of artists to be present, so there may be one or more surprises.

Recall that this year, Pearl Jam and Yes entered the Hall of Fame, pending to enter Joan Baez, Journey and Electric Light Orchestra. Pearl Jam as both Tupac managed to enter their first year of nomination.