A new legal battle tied to the legacy of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur is making headlines after longtime collaborator Daz Dillinger filed a lawsuit against Amaru Entertainment, the company founded by Tupac’s late mother, Afeni Shakur. The producer claims he is still owed major royalties connected to some of Tupac’s most iconic songs.

According to court documents filed in Los Angeles federal court, Daz — whose real name is Delmar Arnaud — alleges the company failed to properly account for royalties tied to classic tracks including “Ambitionz az a Ridah,” “I Ain’t Mad at Cha,” “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted,” and “Got My Mind Made Up.” The lawsuit claims Amaru Entertainment continued earning revenue from the songs while allegedly withholding complete payment records and financial statements.

The situation became even more explosive after reports revealed Daz previously demanded payment in 2024 and eventually received a check worth more than $91,000. However, he now argues the payment came without detailed accounting documents, leaving him unable to determine whether he was fully compensated. His legal team claims the missing records could hide significantly larger unpaid profits tied to Tupac’s catalog.

Fans online quickly reacted to the lawsuit, with many shocked that disputes over Tupac’s music and estate are still continuing nearly three decades after the rapper’s death. Others pointed out the long and complicated history between Daz and Tupac’s estate, including previous legal disputes involving unreleased recordings dating back to the early 2000s.

Neither Amaru Entertainment nor representatives connected to Tupac’s estate have publicly addressed the newest allegations in detail. But as the lawsuit gains attention, many fans believe this case could reopen deeper questions about the management of one of hip-hop’s most valuable legacies.