The late Tupac Shakur is in contention for a posthumous Grammy Award.
The rapper, who tragically died in 1996 after being shot in Las Vegas, received a nomination in the best music film category for the FX five-part docuseries titled “Dear Mama.”
The series, directed by Allen Hughes, delves into the lives of Tupac Shakur and his mother, the late activist Afeni Shakur. Currently available on Hulu, the documentary explores the profound impact of the slain musical artist.
Shakur faces competition in the category from two other late artists: David Bowie for “Moonage Daydream” and Little Richard for “I Am Everything,” which premiered on CNN.
Bowie passed away in 2016 after battling cancer, while Little Richard succumbed to cancer-related causes in 2020.
Notably, Little Richard had been outspoken during his lifetime about never having received a Grammy.
The remaining nominees in the category include Lewis Capaldi for “How I’m Feeling Now” and Kendrick Lamar for “Live From Paris, the Big Steppers Tour.”
According to the Recording Academy, the best music film Grammy is “For concert/performance films or music documentaries. Award to the artist, video director, and video producer.”
Tupac Shakur’s Grammy nomination coincides with renewed attention on his murder case. Duane Keith Davis, also known as “Keffe D,” was recently arrested for his involvement in the murder and has pleaded not guilty.
This development follows decades of calls for accountability in Shakur’s death.