6/8/2009 -

(Atlanta, GA) June 8, 2009 --- The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts is proud to announce a star-studded birthday celebration presented by Afeni Shakur and Hollywood actor/ comedian Mike Epps in honor of the late Tupac Shakur. 

The unique partnership was created by Epps, who despite juggling a national comedy tour, promotion of the new DVD “Funny Bidness” and two box-office films, “Next Day Air” and “Janky Promoters”, decided to augment his schedule by honoring the late rapper’s birthday with a fund-raising event to support The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts and an unforgettable birthday celebration.

“I’m a long-time fan of Pac’s music. It’s always been the soundtrack for overcoming struggle and when my life was in a desolate place it was his messages that helped bring me through,” says Epps. “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for his inspiration. It’s an honor for me to stand alongside his mother, Afeni Shakur in celebrating such a personal moment in her son’s history.”

The celebration will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of the hip-hop great whose life was tragically taken on September 13, 1996, leaving behind a multi-generational legion of fans and musical followers.  
“The next generation of young fearless brothers and sisters will live their lives based off the standard that Tupac left us with. In his victory and his losses we will see the birth of revolutionaries,” says M1.

“This celebration is an expression of my gratitude for all of Tupac's fans for continuing to support and love my son. Pac's life was a gift from God, “says Afeni Shakur.  “We continue to carry on Pac's legacy via his art and foundation.”

Advance tickets for the event are $25 and are available at www.tasf.org and at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts located at 5616 Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, GA. Ticket price at the door on the evening of the event is $35. Rain or shine; there are no refunds. All proceeds from ticket purchases will benefit the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts.  

For more information about the event or vendor and sponsor rates, please contact 404.298.4222 or TupacBirthdayCelebration@gmail.com.  


ABOUT TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR FOUNDATION
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) is the heartbeat of Tupac’s legacy. TASF was formed to bring quality arts training to youth, encourage freedom of expression, serve as a resource for families, and empower via education.

The Foundation was founded in 1997 by Afeni Shakur, mother of multi-talented Tupac Shakur. TASF offers book clubs, after school enrichment classes, cultural exchange, workshops, and leadership & arts summer camps. TASF is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization located at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts features rotating exhibits, Tupac memorabilia, performance area, gift shop, and 6 acre Peace Garden replete with flowers, trees, three screened pavilions and a statue of Tupac Shakur.

Tax deductible donations can be made online at www.tasf.org.

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