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MF DOOM Recalls What It Was Like To Meet Tupac Early in His Career: 'We Used To Be Like the Two Extra Guys Going Onstage'

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Last updated: May 25, 2026

MF DOOM, known for his underground hip-hop career, recalled early encounters with Tupac Shakur before both artists achieved mainstream fame. Despite their different career trajectories, they shared brief but memorable interactions during their nascent stages in the music industry.

MF DOOM, performing as part of KMD, opened for artists like Digital Underground, which included a young Tupac.
DOOM described these early shows as brief, performing only his verse for "Gas Face" and experiencing significant nervousness.
He and Tupac would engage in conversations backstage and at hotels about their solo projects, sharing their artistic aspirations.
DOOM remembered Tupac as down-to-earth and focused on his music, discussing his album "2Pacalypse Now" and DOOM's KMD work.
After Tupac's breakthrough with "Juice," DOOM encountered him at a Def Jam event where Tupac was already a major celebrity, yet he remained relatable.
Their last meeting involved sharing a cigarette and light conversation before a crowd gathered around Tupac for photos, highlighting his rapid rise to stardom.