Tupac Last Concert To Be Released on DVD

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With fire in his eyes and presumably hatred in his heart (for Biggie, Bad Boy and its affiliates), Pac's short set captures the essence of the man we knew. One minute he's expressing loathing and sounds close to being homicidal on "Hit 'Em Up" and on a new record he was debuting at the show, "Troublesome." The next minute, he's thought-provoking and endearing, such as on another track he gave fans a first taste of, "Never Call You Bitch Again."

But the true gem here is the performance by Snoop and Tha Dogg Pound. The producers of the DVD advertise the concert film as if Snoop — not too far removed from his murder trial and in the process of recording Tha Doggfather album — is just making a cameo spot when in fact you get a full set. "They thought OJ was the only n---a that would skate," Snoop said during his show, thanking the fans for supporting him during his trial. "But I had my roller derbies on too."

Obviously Snoop and the Pound still perform together to this day, but you get to hear records they rarely bring out of the vaults for shows now, like "Big Pimpin.' " The highlight of his set and of the show definitely has to be "Who Am I (What's My Name)?," where cameras catch Suge, wearing a red suit, actually dancing in the balcony to the song. Jodeci — yes, Jodeci (well, no DeVante) — also make an appearance, as does Nate Dogg.