Over two decades since his death, Tupac is still widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers the world has seen. The Rose That Grew From Concrete, his posthumous poetry collection, remains his only published book, but it went on to form the basis for an album of his poems read out by celebrities and artists, while providing further evidence of his undeniable gift.
In this event chaired by journalist Jacqueline Springer, we bring together Poet Anthony Anaxogorou and musician Saul Williams to discuss Tupac’s work and reflect on the lasting influence of one of hip-hop’s greatest poets. Each performer will read a poem of their choice from the collection, following this with an original piece of their own, inspired by Tupac’s work.