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Suge Knight Says Afeni Shakur Ordered Tupac Ashes Smoked

8/20/2026

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U.S. Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight says Afeni Shakur arranged for Tupac Shakur’s ashes to be smoked in Las Vegas.
Afeni Shakur reportedly demanded Tupac’s immediate cremation after his September 7, 1996 shooting and September 13, 1996 death.
Knight claims he offered $1.2 million to speed the cremation and that the payment was accepted.
Outlawz members Young Noble and E.D.I. Mean said the group smoked Tupac’s ashes, referencing a 1999 song verse.

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U.S. Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight says Afeni Shakur arranged for Tupac Shakur’s ashes to be smoked in Las Vegas.
Afeni Shakur reportedly demanded Tupac’s immediate cremation after his September 7, 1996 shooting and September 13, 1996 death.
Knight claims he offered $1.2 million to speed the cremation and that the payment was accepted.
Outlawz members Young Noble and E.D.I. Mean said the group smoked Tupac’s ashes, referencing a 1999 song verse.