This paper explores the digital afterlife of 2Pac (Tupac Shakur) through the lens of the fan-created track "We Takin' Over," attributed to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Although marketed as a 2020 release and frequently associated with the Fast & Furious film franchise, the track is a synthetic artifact. This study examines the production techniques, the role of nostalgia in its viral success, and its positioning within the "G-Funk" revival movement on digital platforms. 1. Introduction

"We Takin' Over" (2020) stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of 1990s West Coast rap. While it is a "fake" release in the commercial sense, its popularity demonstrates how fan-led curation now rivals official label releases in the digital attention economy.

In late 2019 and early 2020, various digital audio platforms saw the emergence of a high-quality remix titled "We Takin' Over." The track claimed to reunite the "Big Three" of Death Row Records: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and the late 2Pac. Its association with Fast & Furious served as a powerful marketing tool, leveraging the franchise's history of high-octane hip-hop soundtracks to gain legitimacy. 2. Origins and Production

Below is an analysis of this viral phenomenon in the style of a research paper.

The beats are modern iterations of the G-Funk style—characterized by heavy basslines and synthesizers—designed to mimic Dr. Dre’s iconic production. 3. The Fast & Furious Misconception