LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23 1994

• Best "Above the Rim" film advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
• Rapper and actor Tupac Shakur - 2pac

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Above the Rim" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The front page of section F has a brief review of the film.
And perhaps more significant is the page 3, 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the film printed on it's opening day in L.A.. (see).
A quite rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no historically significant content. Present are the complete sections 1 and F totaling 42 pages. Great condition.

Background: The March 23, 1994, theatrical release of Above the Rim stands as a exceptionally rare historical moment in hip-hop and cinematic history, capturing Tupac Shakur at a brief, unfiltered peak of his artistic power just before his legal struggles transformed his public life. Surviving archival content from the era—including rare red carpet interviews, candid behind-the-scenes footage, and unreleased promotional reels—offers a exceptionally unique look at Shakur’s magnetic charisma, complex dual persona, and raw nuance as he brought the antagonist Birdie to life. What makes this content particularly notable is the stark contrast between Tupac’s menacing screen presence as a ruthless Harlem drug lord and his articulate, introspective off-camera discussions about youth violence, urban poverty, and the emotional reality of young Black men in America. Set against the backdrop of Death Row Records' legendary 2x-Platinum soundtrack launch, these rare recordings remain prized artifacts among fans and archivists, preserving a vital, electrifying snapshot of Tupac’s genius and cultural influence at a pivotal crossroads in 1990s culture.