Marcus Paulk sits down with The Art of Dialogue to discuss the intense preparation behind the 2005 film Roll Bounce. He recalls training alongside Bow Wow and the rest of the cast for nine hours a day over an entire month to master their roller-skating skills. Marcus also shares what it was like working with Bow Wow and the dedication it took to bring the skating scenes to life on the big screen.

In his new book, The Uncut Story of Tupac Shakur, Mopreme Shakur shares untold stories about his younger brother, 2Pac, their family, and their journey together. Be sure to pick up a copy of his book to learn more about their lives and experiences. In this exclusive interview with The Art of Dialogue, Mopreme recalls the disturbing incident in which 2Pac was beaten by Oakland police while attempting to cash his check from the movie Juice. Mopreme details what happened, the aftermath of the encounter, and how he personally took photographs documenting his brother’s injuries.

Marcus Paulk reflects on the tragic death of his Moesha co-star Lamont Bentley, who portrayed Hakeem Campbell on the hit television series. Marcus shares personal memories of spending time with Lamont before his untimely passing and opens up about the impact of losing someone he knew and worked alongside. Marcus also draws comparisons between Lamont Bentley and 2Pac, discussing the similarities he saw between the two and reflecting on Lamont’s life and legacy.

In this exclusive interview with The Art of Dialogue, 2Pac’s brother Mopreme Shakur addresses Jay-Z’s comments about 2Pac and Biggie’s beef. Mopreme reveals that he personally warned his brother about wearing excessive jewelry and shares his perspective on Jay-Z’s remarks, offering insight into 2Pac’s mindset and the concerns he had for his younger brother. Be sure to pick up Mopreme Shakur’s new book, The Legend of Mopreme Shakur, for more untold stories about his life, his relationship with 2Pac, and his experiences in the music industry.

Marcus Paulk opens up about the unexpected cancellation of the hit sitcom Moesha and reveals that the cast was never warned the show was coming to an end. He reflects on the show’s abrupt ending, the unresolved storylines, and what it was like working alongside Brandy and Countess Vaughn. Marcus also addresses the reported feud between Brandy and Countess Vaughn, shares his perspective on their relationship behind the scenes, and discusses what was happening on the set of one of the most iconic Black sitcoms of the 1990s.

In his book This Thug’s Life, Maurice “Mopreme” Shakur, the older brother of 2Pac, recounts a humiliating experience involving Suge Knight during a trip to New York for Saturday Night Live. Mopreme details how Suge pressured him into stripping down and stepping onto a balcony in the freezing cold. He also opens up about 2Pac’s reaction after learning what happened, why he felt he couldn’t stand up to Suge at that moment, and how the experience contributed to his decision to distance himself from Death Row Records. For more untold stories about 2Pac, Suge Knight, Death Row Records, and Mopreme’s personal experiences, purchase his book, This Thug’s Life, available now.

Daz Dillinger gets real about where things currently stand between him and Snoop Dogg, reflects on 2Pac, and speaks on Deion Sanders and MC Hammer’s ties to Death Row Records. Daz shares his perspective on the history, relationships, and stories surrounding one of hip-hop’s most legendary eras.

Napoleon responds to Jay-Z’s story about 2Pac and Biggie and explains why he disagrees with his version of events. He also goes into detail about the Quad Studios incident, what 2Pac believed happened that night, and the events that contributed to the fallout between 2Pac and Biggie.

Daz Dillinger recalls a wild moment from the studio days, claiming pit bulls were tied to the studio door to keep engineers from leaving and that their car keys were taken. Daz shares what he remembers about the situation and gives more insight into what was happening behind the scenes.

Napoleon addresses the claim that he celebrated and popped bottles after hearing about The Notorious B.I.G.’s death. He explains what really happened, gives his side of the story, and clears up the long-standing claim surrounding his reaction to Biggie’s passing.