The FBI War on Tupac Shakur: The State Repression of Black Leaders from the Civil Rights Era to the 1990s

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Since the announcement of the tragedy, Tupac Shakur's death has been shrouded in controversy. John Potash, a leading researcher on the topic, presents his theories in this meticulously researched account. This work offers a shocking analysis of the untimely demise of one of modern music's greatest figures. It details the unscrupulous tactics employed by the FBI against a generation of leftist political leaders and musicians. Drawing from twelve years of research, the narrative is supported by extensive footnotes and sources, including over 100 interviews, FOIA-released CIA and FBI documents, court transcripts, and mainstream media reports. Potash traces the origins of the Civil Rights Movement in America, illustrating how the FBI and U.S. government conspired to dismantle various activist and revolutionary groups. The methods used against figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Fred Hampton are echoed in the 80s and 90s against later revolutionary groups and musicians, particularly Tupac Shakur. Prepare for a winding, shocking tale as Potash uncovers the dark underbelly of government actions against some of our most cherished black icons.