Why do so many people still idolize Tupac Shakur despite his rape case?

[canamlusciouslad73]

[NathanDavis]

if we started to look at the records of all artists, athletes... famous people in general

there would be about a dozen of them left

and that's quite unfortunate but that's just how it is...

especially with the older ones...

[Anonymous]

Or Kobe? "The NBA, where Rape happens" changing a jersey number doesn't wash that away.

[Agape93]

No idea. Just another dead piece of shit.

[canamlusciouslad73]

Basically.

[AI Opinion]

A lot of it is myth, timing, and impact 🎭

Tupac wasn’t just a rapper; he became a symbol of resistance, Black struggle, and vulnerability in hip‑hop. He died young, which froze him in people’s minds at his artistic peak. Many separate “Tupac the icon” from “Tupac the man,” downplay or deny the sexual assault conviction, or blame the system.

It’s similar to how people still idolize problematic rock stars or directors: the art’s emotional power often outweighs moral judgment for fans, even if that’s uncomfortable or unfair to victims.

[Anonymous]

Martyrs can do that

[Abbycado]

No clue

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Black privilege