Tupac Shakur | UNCATEGORIZED is a compilation of candid photos of Tupac Shakur taken by legendary documentary photographer Chi Modu. The photos span the period from Modu’s first meeting with Tupac in 1994 in Atlanta up until 6 months before Tupac’s death in September 1996, when he was shot in a drive-by in Las Vegas after a leaving a Mike Tyson boxing match. Unlike many photography books with slick, posed images from recording sessions and performances, this book shows the human, vulnerable side of this superstar. Because he saw Modu as a friend and fellow black man, Tupac let his guard down, allowing Modu to capture the real human behind the celebrity. We see Tupac relaxing at home with friends in his backyard, adjusting his bandana between shots, enjoying a beer, and laughing joyously and unselfconsciously. There’s a side of Tupac that up until now, only his closest friends knew. Modu’s photos let everyone who admired and loved this man see him in a whole new light. According to Modu, “Tupac had a profound impact on so many people, and his appeal transcends race, class, age, and geography. It’s time to celebrate his life and there’s no better way than to share these photos with the world.”