The Murder of Tupac Shakur Considered as an Illegal Street Race (excerpt)

....It may be irrelevant that the winner of the race is still in question. The fact that the great Tupac was felled is not in question and was witnessed by all. The void he left in the sport after his departure has yet to be filled by anyone. To this day, none of his rivals have come forward to acknowledge their triumph.

Some of his fans were inconsolably affected by the outcome. They have taken to imagining he is still racing.


The race results will continue to remain in question. As is usually the case, there were no officials present when the race was decided. When they were asked to get involved in the disputed issue, they did not make much of an effort. They were rumored to have been paid in secret beforehand, to stay clear of the streets where the race took place. Others speculate that although the officials secretly enjoy these races, they have little regard for the participants that the sport attracts....