Introduction
A conspiracy theory is a claim that some larger, more complex event was planned and orchestrated by a smaller group of people than is generally known. One of the most famous examples of a conspiracy theory is the idea that Tupac faked his own death and is still alive in Cuba (Did Tupac Fake His Death 00:06:14-00:06:25). This theory has been floated by fans and skeptics alike, and there is no evidence to support it. Machiavelli’s ideas were very controversial in his day, and many of his contemporaries thought he was a Cynic or an atheist. In order to avoid persecution, Machiavelli faked his own death in 1527 and went into hiding. There are conspiracies regarding Tupac’s death since several things about his death are not substantiated; I, therefore, agree that Tupac faked his death.
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I strongly agree that Tupac staged his own death as part of a larger plan to evade the FBI and other law enforcement agencies who were after him. There has been a lot of speculation over the years about whether or not Tupac actually died in 1996. Several arguments suggest that he staged his death to avoid being targeted by the FBI and other law enforcement agencies (Harvey 219). Tupac was about to expose corrupt FBI agents and law enforcement officials in his music. He had already hinted at this in some of his lyrics, and people were convinced that he was going to publicize the information before his death.
I think it could also be possible that Tupac faked his death since he knew too much about the notorious Menendez brothers case, and he was fearful that he might be killed. The brothers were accused of killing their parents, and there were allegations that they had connections to powerful people in Hollywood. I believe that Tupac was only trying to look for ways of deviating peoples’ attention from him, thus faking that he was no more. Additionally, the party that suspected Tupac could have presented evidence against them could have been looking forward to killing him. A few convincing pieces of evidence support the fact that Tupac was not genuinely killed. For example, Suge Knight, who was seated next to Tupac, was not hit, but Tupac himself got injured; if it was an accident, then even Suge could have got injured (Celestina.7). Obviously, the accident had to find Knight, or he could have confirmed Tupac’s death, but he only mentioned that he doubts Tupac’s death.
He disbelieved because the last time they met, he was healthier. Knight added that he must be smoking a Cuban cigar somewhere on the beach (Celestina.7). Additionally, there are several songs on Tupac’s posthumous album “Hours after Death” that seem to suggest that he knew he was going to die. This convinces me that at this time, he was ready with the fake death plan. This is because, in the normal world, nobody can predict his death unless they are forging it. Few fans point to the fact that Tupac made several contradictory statements about his own death in the months leading up to it and that he also seemed to have foreknowledge of what would happen. Furthermore, I think it could be possible that the man who was shot and killed at the shooting scene was not actually Tupac but rather someone who was used as a decoy.
Moreover, no one knows what happened to Tupac, but there are several interesting theories about this conspiracy. I believe that he is still alive and in hiding, even though others trust that he was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996 (Celestina.7). According to my perspective, Tupac faked his death and is currently living in hiding. This theory may not seem to be the truth but have some pieces of evidence that support it. For example, I am persuaded that the autopsy report was fake and that Tupac’s body was never actually shown to the public.
Similarly, there were some inconsistencies in the story that people point to in order to support this Tupac’s death which makes it appear fake. For example, there were reports that he was shot four times, but the coroner only found evidence of three gunshot wounds. Additionally, there are some valid points to be made about the circumstances surrounding his death (Harvey 247). For example, there was never any murder weapon found and any definitive evidence linking anyone to his murder. Also, there were inconsistencies in the police report, and some witnesses said they saw unidentified gunmen fleeing the scene. These factors prove that Tupac faked everything concerning his death; if it was true, then all the evidence could have been presented to the public since he was a celebrity.
Moreover, it would be true that the alleged killers wanted to kill Tupac so that he does not expose any of their dark secrets. And therefore, he had to lie about his death to be safe from the enemies (Celestina.7). The desire to kill Tupac could be because he knew too much about the conspiracy to keep control of the rap industry. First and foremost, he was incredibly talented and successful within the genre. He released multiple albums that were both critical and commercial successes, and his work was influential. Secondly, Tupac did not shy away from controversial topics, and his lyrics often promoted unity between blacks and whites, thus making him more loved than everybody (Did Tupac Fake His Death 00:03:58-00:04:23). This willingness to speak out about important issues helped shape him into a leader within the rap community. It is true that due to his great success, jealous individuals in the music industry or government would have wanted to kill him and thus had to lie to escape the death trap.
Additionally, the notion that he was killed by someone within the government could be true because he associated himself and knew much about the government. Tupac had deeper insights into the workings of the government than the average person. First, as a successful rapper and actor, he had access to privileged information and powerful people. He was also known for being highly intelligent and for his intense scrutiny of social issues (Harvey 249). Also, Tupac was something of a revolutionary figure, and he repeatedly spoke out against injustice and corruption. Given all this, it is not surprising that Tupac seemed to have an unusually clear understanding of how the government really works and how it often fails ordinary citizens. Therefore, he seemed like a threat to some individuals in the government who may have started looking for him with the bad intention of ending his life and thus had to lie concerning his death.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Tupac faked his death like Machiavelli due to several reasons, and there are many theories circling around his death. Tupac faked his death to avoid the people who were after his life. And this made many people believe that Tupac was killed by people close to the government, FBI, and also due to the Menendez brothers case. Inconsistent information concerning his death regarding the number of gunshots also signalized that Tupac’s death was fake. There is no concrete evidence to support these theories, such as witnesses or video, but it is convincing that Tupac lied regarding his death to be safe from his enemies.
Works Cited
“Did Tupac Fake His Death?” YouTube, uploaded by Tony Baker, 2018.
Celestina.7. “Tupac Isn’T Dead!!”. The Ohio State University, 2019.
Harvey, Eric. “7. 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted”. Who Got the Camera? A History of Rap and Reality, New York, USA: University of Texas Press, 2021, pp. 219-250.