More than 30 years after its release, 2Pac’s iconic double album All Eyez on Me has officially been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame as part of the Recording Academy’s 2026 class.
The late rapper’s longtime collaborator and Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean accepted the honor on behalf of Tupac Shakur, his estate, friends, family, and fans during the ceremony.
“Thank you to the Recording Academy for this incredible honor,” E.D.I. said during his speech. “I’m sure Tupac is smiling big and saying, ‘I told you I was a legend.’”
Released in 1996, All Eyez on Me became one of the defining albums of hip-hop’s golden era, helping cement Tupac’s legacy as one of rap’s most influential voices. The project debuted shortly after his release from prison and featured classics including “California Love,” “How Do U Want It,” and “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted.” While reflecting on Tupac’s impact, E.D.I. described the rapper as much more than a musician.
“He was more than an artist,” he said. “He was a poet, a revolutionary spirit, and one of the most fearless voices of his generation.”
He also emphasized the collaborative environment surrounding the album’s creation during the Death Row Records era, shouting out producers, musicians, and contributors who helped shape the project.
“Everybody was pitching in to make sure this album was as crazy as it turned out to be,” E.D.I. said. “Clearly, it stood the test of time.”
The Grammy Hall of Fame recognition also highlighted the contributions of Daz Dillinger, who worked extensively on the album alongside the late producer Johnny J. Daz reacted to the honor in multiple Instagram posts, thanking the Grammys and celebrating the lasting legacy of the project.
“I wanna say thanks to the Grammys and Grammy Museum for inviting a real gangsta ass n***a like myself,” he wrote, while congratulating Tupac and acknowledging both Johnny J and the Dogg Pound legacy connected to the album.
The producer also reflected on the importance of staying focused despite industry politics.
“You can never rewrite history,” Daz added in another post.
The Grammy Hall of Fame recognizes recordings considered historically or culturally significant that are at least 25 years old. All Eyez on Me joins a prestigious list of influential albums and songs that have shaped music history across genres.
