The Nation of Islam Organizes Service for Tupac Shakur September 23, 1996 • Called the "Hip-Hop Day of Atonement", the Nation of Islam organized a service yesterday in response to the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. It was meant for rap fans and artists "to atone for the self-destructive, genocidal lifestyle" that killed Shakur. The Nation of Islam Organizes Service for Tupac Shakur Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media