Hip-Hop Summit Action Network Challenges Inaccuracies of The Los Angeles Times Concerning Tupac Shakur

During the past 16 months, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has worked hard throughout the hip-hop community to promote unity and to celebrate the evolution of hip-hop as a unique creative force for progressive change in America and throughout the world.

Today's article in The Los Angeles Times entitled, "Who Killed Tupac Shakur?" does more to inflame passions and emotions than to clear the air with actual facts concerning the tragic murder of Tupac Shakur six years ago.

We challenge the following inaccuracies in the LA Times story:

- Christopher G.L. Wallace (Notorious B.I.G.) was not in Las Vegas on the night of the shooting of Tupac.
In fact, Christopher Wallace was at his home in New Jersey on that night as his family and friends have verified.

- Christopher (Notorious B.I.G.) Wallace paid money and supplied the weapon for the murder of Tupac.
These allegations are inaccurate, untrue and unsubstantiated.

People should not rush to judgment concerning this tragedy based on inaccuracies as reported by the LA Times. We need healing in our community. Only facts and the real truth will bring ultimate justice and peace.

Russell Simmons, Chairman HSAN

Benjamin Chavis Muhammad, President HSAN