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Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur in their upcoming game, stating both his estate and family approved.

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Who
Masayoshi Yokoyama, Tupac Shakur
What
Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur in their upcoming game, stating both his estate and family approved.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:24:41 GMT · 3h 27m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
Concerns were raised about the prominent feature of Tupac, a deceased music star, in the game, especially given past legal disputes concerning his estate.
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How this affects you

The game's use of deceased celebrities' likenesses, like Tupac Shakur and Bunta Sugawara, highlights ongoing ethical considerations in digital media, particularly regarding AI voice replication and estate permissions for posthumous portrayals in entertainment.

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    The executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, Masayoshi Yokoyama, addressed concerns regarding the casting of Tupac Shakur in the game, stating both his estate and family approved his role.
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  2. Technology3h 27m ago
    Masayoshi Yokoyama, the executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the casting of deceased music star Tupac Shakur in the game, stating that both Tupac's estate and family approved of his role.
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    Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur in their upcoming game, stating both his estate and family approved.
  4. Technology3h 27m ago
    Masayoshi Yokoyama, executive director of Stranger Than Heaven, addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of Tupac Shakur's likeness in the game, stating that both Tupac's estate and family approved his role.
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    Masayoshi Yokoyama, head of RGG Studio, discussed the decision to include a depiction of the deceased rapper Tupac Shakur in their upcoming game 'Stranger Than Heaven'.
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