A must-see for [Tupac] fans [with] loads of colorful details about his life . . . The author is at her best in her descriptions of Shakur s ambitions, intense work ethic, and dislike of authority . . . as well as his family life. . . . This authorized biography of Shakur is intimate and personal. Kirkus Reviews
[A] riveting account . . . Robinson [sets] out a faithful and detailed portrait of an artist dedicated to helping others achieve freedom from oppression. Enriched by invaluable excerpts from the rapper s notebooks and sketch pads, this will have hip-hop devotees enthralled. Publishers Weekly
Staci Robinson is an author and screenwriter. Her previous projects and collaborations include the compilation Tupac Remembered: Bearing Witness to a Life and Legacy, the novel Interceptions, the film The Bounce Back, and the FX documentary series Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur. Robinson graduated from UCLA with a degree in history. She currently lives with her family in Northern California.