Tupac 40th Birthday Concert - June 16, 2011

Erykah Badu, Rick Ross perform for Tupac concert
Ross along with singer Erykah Badu, jazz musician Roy Ayers, rapper Bun B, and the rap group 8Ball & MJG joined to raise money for the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation to help students develop their skill in the creative arts.
Comedian Mike Epps hosted the concert and presented a $10,000 check to Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur, for the foundation. Attendees stood and applauded Epps for the donation.
"We celebrated his life more so his death," said actress Jasmine Guy, a close friend of the rapper who showed a video to honor his life and highlight his music career. "His voice still resonates. It's amazing. That's why is important that we keep the Shakur foundation going."
Badu took the stage to sing several of her songs including "Bag Lady." The Grammy-winning singer also sang "Soldier," which was dedicated to Afeni Shakur, who sat a few rows away with a smile on her face.