Gloria Valson, the 79-year-old sister of the late Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhammad, has publicly accused executives of tupac Shakur’s record label of profiting from her brother’s legacy without proper credit or compensation. Valson specifically named Tom Whalley, alleging he benefited from her brother’s work while denying him his due.
Valson’s statements, reported by AllHipHop, highlight the use of dr. Muhammad’s voice in Tupac Shakur‘s 1996 track “White Man’z World.” She asserted that Tupac, despite the posthumous release of his album *Makaveli*, would have wanted Dr. Muhammad to be credited and compensated for the inclusion of his voice.
The legal actions extend beyond Tupac Shakur’s music, also targeting D’angelo’s 2014 song “1000 Deaths” and Public Enemy’s “Night of the Living Baseheads.” Valson stated that both tracks feature Dr. Muhammad’s words without the family’s permission or any reported payment. She specifically called out D’Angelo, questioning his use of her brother’s speech, and demanded restitution for the family.
Khalid Muhammad Lawsuit
Valson described the situation as “disgraceful” and expressed a desire for justice and restitution, not only for her family but also in support of the mission Dr. Khalid Muhammad championed. She indicated that the estate plans to use any accomplished payouts from these lawsuits to fund the establishment of a Black museum and institutions dedicated to Black studies.
Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhammad was a prominent, albeit controversial, figure known for his activism.He served as the primary spokesman for the nation of Islam in the early 1990s and later became the national chairman of the New Black panther Party in 1997. Despite his often provocative rhetoric, his voice has been incorporated into various hip-hop tracks.He passed away in 2001 at the age of 53.