New Theories Stir Speculation on Unsolved Rap Deaths:

‘ “Tupac is alive and in Cuba,” said José Reyes, 19, a senior at Fort Hamilton High School. “How else could he keep putting out records?”

“Tupac is alive and in Cuba,” said José Reyes, 19, a senior at Fort Hamilton High School. “How else could he keep putting out records?”

…

“I think Suge Knight killed both of them,” said Jose Colon, 26, a sneaker salesman…

“Tupac was killed by the government,” said Arnold Evans, 39, a Fulton Street barber…

Mr. Wilson of XXL magazine said he expected even more frenzy next September, on the seventh anniversary of Shakur’s death, when many fans say he will return from hiding. Fans have devoted Web pages to the prevalence of the number seven in Shakur’s work and life. “That’s what everyone is waiting for,” Mr. Wilson said.

…Anthony Pena, a freshman at Touro College, did not know what to believe. There are just so many theories, he said. “One of them has to be true.” NY Times