Chinua Shakur: What happened to Tupac's brother?

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Chinua Shakur is the brother of Tupac Shakur. Chinua Shakur’s brother was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

Chinua Shakur: Bio Summary

Full NameChinua Shakur
famous asBrother of Tupac Shakur
Place of Birth United States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityAfrican-American
Siblings Nzingha Shakur, Mopreme Shakur, Sekyiwa Shakur,
 Ayize Shakur, Tupac Shakur
ParentsMutulu Shakur

Who is Tupac’s half-brother?

Chinua Shakur gained much of his fame for being the brother of Hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. While Tupac was born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York, United States, and died on September 13, 1996 (aged 25), there isn’t much information available regarding the age and place of birth of Chinua. he is believed to be in his early 40s. Chinua and Tupac are half-brothers. Chinua might be older than Tupac even though his age is unknown as of now.

Chinua is the son of Mutulu Shakur and Makini. His father Mutulu is an American activist and former member of the Black Liberation Army. He was sentenced to sixty years in prison for his involvement in a 1981 robbery of a Brinks armored truck in which a guard and two police officers were murdered.

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On November 10, 2022, the United States Parole Commission granted Chinua’s father release on parole, effective December 16, 2022. The Commission noted that Shakur’s terminal illness ensured that he was not a threat to commit another crime. His father will be 73 years in 2023.

Tupac is not the only sibling of Chinua. He has 4 other siblings and they are  Nzingha Shakur, Mopreme Shakur, Sekyiwa Shakur, and Ayize Shakur. His brother Mopreme Shakur, originally known as Wycked is also a rapper. He was a member of the hip-hop group Thug Life.

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Where is Tupac’s brother Chinua Shakur?

Though he is the brother of a popular Hip Hop figure, Chinua has been living a very private life away from the media. It is unclear what he does for a living and what exactly he is up to. Unlike most celebrities’ siblings who take advantage of their siblings’ fame to also gain a spot in the limelight, Chinua Shakur chooses to live a private life. Being the brother of one of the greatest rappers of all time might come with lots of pressure.

Chinua Shakur’s brother was fatally shot on September 7, 1996, in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 25 years old. The shooting occurred at 11:15 p.m. (PDT) when the car carrying Shakur was stopped at a red light at East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane. He was struck four times: once in the arm, once in the thigh, and twice in the chest with one bullet entering his right lung.

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