Book review: Intriguing read probes many faces of controversial rapper

By the end of this excellent biography, you may not like Tupac Shakur, but you certainly know him
Book review: Intriguing read probes many faces of controversial rapper

Tupac Shakur: A remarkable characters whose fame transcended his music and movies. Picture: AP/Frank Wiese

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Dave Hannigan

  • Only God Can Judge Me
  • Jeff Pearlman
  • Harper Collins, €36.25

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