Director Allen Hughes believes the late legendary rapper 2Pac would have been Oscar award-winning actor Denzel Washington’s competition. Allen Hughes is known for his work on “Menace II Society” (1993), “Dead Presidents” (1995), and “The Book of Eli” (2010) – which Denzel starred in. The West Coast rapper had an immaculate music catalog but was also a popular actor. He died in 1996 but left a large impact behind till this day.
Director Hughes Discussing Tupac’s Potential
Hughes discussed Tupac Shakur’s acting potential in his recent appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show.” The “Broken City” director said, “If he [Tupac] had been here, I think Denzel would have some stiff competition.” Then, he spoke about both men and their “emotional and social intelligence” being “off the charts.”
Although he did add, “The difference is, Denzel is very wise and can control his emotions and 2Pac [couldn’t].” The film director thinks Shakur would have been one of the best out now and had a few Academy Awards.
Allen Hughes Directs FX’s “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur”
The 51-year-old is the executive producer, writer and director of FX’s “deeply personal” five-part docuseries “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur.” In addition, this story doesn’t go in chronological order yet takes you on a journey “back and forth in time” about a mother and son. You can stream it on Hulu or catch the series Fridays at 10pm on FX.
2Pac Attacks Hughes On Set
Tupac worked with the Detroit native on the “Brenda’s Got a Baby” music video. Plus, he cast Shakur in his debut film with Hughes’ twin brother, Albert. The film became a classic named “Menace II Society.” But the rapper was ousted for “causing trouble” on set. After 2Pac attacked the famed director in 1993.
The Cali native received an assault and battery charge. Therefore he got 15 days in jail and 30 months of probation, then that was the second time in less than a year he was prosecuted in Los Angeles.
Shakur’s Film Catalog
Tupac Shakur acted in well-known films, including “Gang Related” (1997), “Above The Rim” (1994), “Juice” (1992), and the film the girlies love with the legendary Janet Jackson “Poetic Justice” (1993).
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