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Snoop Dogg has continued to keep 2Pac’s legacy alive decades after the late rapper’s passing. The West Coast legend’s Cali by Snoop brand is paying tribute to his Death Row running mate born Tupac Shakur with the release of the 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted wine on Tuesday (March 10).
The California Red blend commemorates the rap icons’ 1996 collaboration of the same name.
“It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since Pac and I got together to make ‘2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.’ Nobody did it like us, and I can’t think of a better way to honor his legacy than with a drink,” said Snoop Dogg in a statement. “This wine is perfect for celebrating with loved ones, and I’m looking forward to the people pourin’ a little out with me for my friend.”
Cali By Snoop also released an emotional tribute featuring Snoop reminiscing on the times he enjoyed with 2Pac in the ’90s, from the studio to courthouse victories and traveling out of the country. “In a lot of ways, we were the only ones that understood each other,” he said.
Snoop closed the clip out with a salute to Pac’s greatness, as he poured out a little red wine onto the floor in honor of his friend.
“It’s been an absolute privilege to work with Snoop Dogg and the Tupac Estate to develop a wine celebrating this historic collaboration, and worthy of two of Hip Hop’s greatest Icons,” John Wardley, who serves as the svp of brand, innovation and partnerships at Treasury Wine Estates, said in a statement. “The Cali by Snoop range has always pushed the boundaries of traditional wine culture. We are proud to honor Tupac and Snoop’s legacy with a truly unique wine.”
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Pac died in September 1996 after being shot in Las Vegas in a drive-by. He was hospitalized for six days before being pronounced dead.
A few months before his death, “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” arrived in May; it served as a single on Pac’s All Eyez on Me. It’s also the only music video Snoop and 2Pac would film together.
Watch the video of Snoop celebrating the 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted wine release below:
