<p>Police officers investigating the unresolved murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur have searched a house in suburban Las Vegas. </p>.<p>The rap legend was shot and killed in Las Vegas in September 1996, but officers recently searched a house in Henderson, Nevada, as they continue their attempts to solve the crime, reports <em>aceshowbiz.com</em>.</p>.<p>A spokesperson with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department has told <em>PEOPLE</em> that "a search warrant was served in Henderson" on Monday, July 17.</p>.<p>The spokesperson also confirmed that the search was "part of the ongoing Tupac Shakur homicide investigation".</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/for-those-songs-of-freedom-753650.html">For those songs of freedom</a></strong></p>.<p>Tupac was just 25 when he was killed in a drive-by shooting, after attending a Mike Tyson fight in Las Vegas. Tupac died six days later and his murder has remained a source of speculation ever since.</p>.<p>Earlier this year, meanwhile, Tupac was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ana Martinez, the Hollywood Walk of Fame producer, hailed the late rapper as an "activist, poet, and revolutionary."</p>.<p>She said in a statement: "This iconic artist has continued to be part of the zeitgeist for decades after his passing and will continue to be an important cultural figure for many years to come."</p>.<p>Ana also suggested that Tupac's star will become a huge attraction for rap fans.</p>.<p>She added: "Surely, as one of LA's own, Tupac's star will be added to the list of most-visited stars."</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/hip-hop-album-takes-caste-685900.html">A hip-hop album takes on caste discrimination</a></strong></p>.<p>Tupac is still widely recognised as one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time, and Kendrick Lamar previously paid a tribute to the late star, describing Tupac as one of his biggest inspirations.</p>.<p>On the 19th anniversary of Tupac's death, Kendrick said: "I was 8 years old when I first saw you. I couldn't describe how I felt at that moment. So many different emotions. Full of excitement. Full of joy and eagerness. 20 yrs later I understand exactly what that feeling was. INSPIRED."</p>.<p>"The people that you touched on that small intersection changed lives forever. I told myself I wanted to be a voice for man one day. Whoever knew I was speaking out loud for u to listen. Thank you. (sic)"</p>
<p>Police officers investigating the unresolved murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur have searched a house in suburban Las Vegas. </p>.<p>The rap legend was shot and killed in Las Vegas in September 1996, but officers recently searched a house in Henderson, Nevada, as they continue their attempts to solve the crime, reports <em>aceshowbiz.com</em>.</p>.<p>A spokesperson with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department has told <em>PEOPLE</em> that "a search warrant was served in Henderson" on Monday, July 17.</p>.<p>The spokesperson also confirmed that the search was "part of the ongoing Tupac Shakur homicide investigation".</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-lifestyle/for-those-songs-of-freedom-753650.html">For those songs of freedom</a></strong></p>.<p>Tupac was just 25 when he was killed in a drive-by shooting, after attending a Mike Tyson fight in Las Vegas. Tupac died six days later and his murder has remained a source of speculation ever since.</p>.<p>Earlier this year, meanwhile, Tupac was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ana Martinez, the Hollywood Walk of Fame producer, hailed the late rapper as an "activist, poet, and revolutionary."</p>.<p>She said in a statement: "This iconic artist has continued to be part of the zeitgeist for decades after his passing and will continue to be an important cultural figure for many years to come."</p>.<p>Ana also suggested that Tupac's star will become a huge attraction for rap fans.</p>.<p>She added: "Surely, as one of LA's own, Tupac's star will be added to the list of most-visited stars."</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/hip-hop-album-takes-caste-685900.html">A hip-hop album takes on caste discrimination</a></strong></p>.<p>Tupac is still widely recognised as one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time, and Kendrick Lamar previously paid a tribute to the late star, describing Tupac as one of his biggest inspirations.</p>.<p>On the 19th anniversary of Tupac's death, Kendrick said: "I was 8 years old when I first saw you. I couldn't describe how I felt at that moment. So many different emotions. Full of excitement. Full of joy and eagerness. 20 yrs later I understand exactly what that feeling was. INSPIRED."</p>.<p>"The people that you touched on that small intersection changed lives forever. I told myself I wanted to be a voice for man one day. Whoever knew I was speaking out loud for u to listen. Thank you. (sic)"</p>