Zayd Akinyela
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I’m very spiritual, so just seeing the body doesn’t affect me the same way as it might some people. I do believe that his spirit is still around and still lives on through his family and through his legacy.”
Zayd Akinyela · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Akinyela reflected on Tupac Shakur's enduring spirit and legacy.
“I feel like the details, especially for people that are close to him, honestly for me helps, helps the grief process. I think we've been waiting 30 years to grieve properly,”
Zayd Akinyela · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Zayd Akinyela explained why he chose to remain in the courtroom while autopsy photos of Tupac Shakur were shown.
“That's why I wanted to stay and just see for my own personal closure.”
Zayd Akinyela · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Zayd Akinyela explained his reason for staying in court to view autopsy evidence for personal closure.
“Very angry, very angry, to say the least, very sad,”
Zayd Akinyela · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Akinyela described how seeing the autopsy photos of Tupac Shakur made him feel.
“A lot of people don't get to grieve until they understand what happened to their loved one and how it happened.”
Zayd Akinyela · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-18
Zayd Akinyela discussed the necessity of understanding the details of a loved one's death to achieve proper grief.