Man reportedly arrested over Tupac Shakur’s murder 27 years after

Police operatives in the United States have reportedly arrested a man concerning the murder of music star, Tupac Amaru Shakur aka 2Pac, 27 years ago.

The rapper was shot dead by a mysterious man in Las Vegas on September 13, 1996.

Police sources told journalists the man was arrested on Friday morning over the artiste’s death.

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Shakur, 25 at the time of his death, was widely considered one of the most influential and successful rappers ever.

He was among the best-selling music artistes, having sold over 75 million records worldwide.

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