| Mopreme Shakur Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 17, 1967 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Mopreme Shakur is an American rapper and songwriter who became popular as a member of the hip hop groups Thug Life (1993-1995) and Outlawz (1995-Present), with his step-brother and legendary rapper, Tupac Shakur. He has more than 200k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Maurice Harding
Nick Name
Mopreme Shakur, Wycked, Mo’ Komani, Mocedes
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Rapper, Songwriter
Family
- Father – Dr. Mutulu Shakur (Acupuncturist, Political Activist, Member of the Black Liberation Army)
- Mother – Sharon Harding
- Others – Tupac Shakur (Younger Step-Brother) (Rapper, Actor) (Died in 1996), Sekyiwa Shakur (Younger Half-Sister)
Genre
Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Death Row Records
- Jive Records
- Interscope Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
He has a golden tooth.
Mopreme Shakur Favorite Things
- Songs By Tupac Shakur – California Love featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman (1995), Cradle to the Grave (1994), Str8 Ballin (1994)
- Rappers – Kool Moe Dee, Spoonie Gee
- Hip Hop Artists – Cold Crush Brothers, Fantastic Romantic 5
Mopreme Shakur Facts
- While growing up, he was influenced by soul and disco music.
- Shortly after Tupac’s death in 1996, Mopreme and other members of Outlawz smoked the rapper’s ashes by mixing them with marijuana. He and his friends performed the act as a tribute to Shakur, who had referenced it in his song titled Black Jesuz.
- He contributed to the soundtrack of the 2003 film Intoxicating, which starred actors like Eric Roberts, Kirk Harris, and John Savage.
- Mopreme founded Thug Life along with Tupac Shakur, Big Syke, Macadoshis, and The Rated R in 1993. The group released their only album called Thug Life: Volume 1 in 1994. The album garnered critical acclaim and was certified ‘Gold’ by the RIAA upon its release.
Featured Image by Mopreme Shakur / Instagram
