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    Tupac’s ashes rolled into blunt and smoked by loved ones after he was shot

    Rapper Tupac Shakur was unexpectedly shot and killed by an unknown gunman back in 1996 and his family and friends had a rather unusual way of honouring his memory10:23, 02 Jul 2025Tupac Shakur’s ashes were reportedly smoked by his friends and family.New details regarding the rapper’s death have been revealed by Suge Knight, former Death Row Records CEO. Tupac signed with the company back in 1995 and Knight was driving the car that he was shot in.He was shot four times, twice to the chest which left him on life support in the hospital. Tupac did not survive and sadly died aged 25 in 1996.60-year-old Knight recently spoke to People from prison, where he is currently serving a 28 year sentence for a fatal hit and run accident.Tupac was killed aged just 25-years-old(Image: More

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    The ‘crazy’ world of Oasis tribute bands – wigs, fans and ‘best ever’ side hustle

    EXCLUSIVE: Daily Star sits down with three Oasis tribute bands to understand what it’s really like ‘transforming’ into the Gallagher brothers, why they do it and how the reunion has bolstered their schedules08:56, 02 Jul 2025In what can only be described as a 21st century miracle, Oasis are finally reuniting this week after a long, pain-inducing – for fans – 16 years of separation.The Gallagher brothers have finally kissed and made up after their bucket hat-clad followers were left in a state of limbo, sufferable tugging between ‘will they, won’t they’.Well, there’s no maybes anymore. As Liam and Noel are definitely set to kick off their much-awaited stadium tour at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff on Friday (July 4).But, in the years of Oasis deprivation, a handful of men, musicians themselves, sourced an oasis of sorts in the barren Britpop land the band left behind. It’s believed that there are at least 40 Oasis tribute bands in the UK alone, with more belting out the classic 90s grunge-infused rock n roll hits as the Mancunian squad in Ireland and beyond.Here, we speak to some of the top Oasis tribute bands to understand what it takes to transform into the likes of Liam, why they have such an affinity to Oasis and how the reunion has kept these bunch of Oasis-mad lads booked and busy.Don’t worry if you didn’t manage to get Oasis tickets, if you’re overdue a Specsavers appointment you can go see these lot instead!(Image: More