Yafeu Fula (October 9, 1977 - November 10, 1996), better known by his stage name, Yaki Kadafi, was an American rapper, one of the founding members of Tha Outlawz, and godbrother and friend of rapper Tupac Shakur.Yafeu Akiyele Fula was born October 9, 1977 in Montclair, New Jersey to Yaasmyn Fula and Sekou Odinga, a political prisoner currently incarcerated. Yafeu's parents were both members of the Black Panther Party along with Tupac Shakur's mother Afeni Shakur. Yafeu's family along with rapper Tupac Shakur's family formed a strong bond together back in the days of the Panther 21 in New York. Tupac and Kadafi became inseparable friends growing up together living in the same households at times. There were plans of Kadafi and fellow rapper Hussein Fatal (later a member of Tha Outlawz) releasing material under the group 'Fatal and Felony' Although no recordings have been shown to be made as a result of his death.
When Tupac was incarcerated in 1995 on sexual assault charges, Kadafi would visit Tupac daily, and it was there in one of those visits that Tupac and Kadafi decided to form the rap group "Outlawz". Kadafi was known as a local "rebel" by many in his community, he was known for always speaking his mind and challenged the local authorities in his youth. In 1995, when Tupac was released from prison, Kadafi met with Shakur to sign with Death Row Records, and it was there in which Kadafi guest starred on Tupac's 9 times platinum album titled "All Eyez On Me" (#1 on the U.S. Billboard 200). He was featured on 3 songs, one of them was the single Hit 'Em Up released June 4, 1996 (Death Row/Intercope). The song is also included on the compilation album Death Row: The Singles Collection, on 2Pac's Greatests Hits, and on the compilation album Death Row Greatest Hits. Tha Outlawz burst onto the scene in 1996 as the 'Outlaw Immortalz' -- They consisted of 2Pac, Hussein Fatal, Kastro, Napoleon, Mussolini, E.D.I. Mean, Kormaini and Kadafi.
The Alias "Yaki" comes from Yafeu Akiyele.
On September 13, 1996 Tupac Shakur died after being shot in a drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. Kadafi was in the car directly behind Shakur, claimed to have seen the white cadillac pull up alongside Shakur and open fire. Kadafi was believed to have said that he could identify one of the shooters. Kadafi was stunned by his loss, and immediately returned to New Jersey, before any detectives had the chance of interview him due to being afraid of his own life.
On November 10, 1996, two months after Shakur death, Kadafi was found slumped in a stairwell of a housing project, at 3:31 am with a bullet wound to his head. He was found with his bulletproof vest still on him.
It has been reported that he was visiting his girlfriend in New Jersey when he was struck dead by a bullet, and that Tha Outlawz member Napoleon had admitted to hip hop magazine The Source that his cousin Roddy had shot Yaki Kadafi whilst the two of them were intoxicated with alcohol and drugs. There is also the rumor that Yaki Kadafi's murder was in fact over money.
Some suggest that he was killed because he could possibly identify the person that killed Tupac Shakur, this claim hasn't been proven to be false.
Solo Album * Son Rise Vol.1 (2004) (Death Row/Intercope)
With Tha Outlawz * Still I Rise (1999) (Death Row/Intercope)
Collaborations * All Eyez on Me (Tupac Shakur album) (All bout U; When We Ride) * Until the End of Time (Tupac Shakur album) (Runnin' on E; You Don't Have 2 Worry) * The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (Tupac Shakur album) (Hail Mary; Just Like Daddy) * Greatest Hits (Tupac Shakur album) (Hail Mary; Me Against the World; Hit 'em up; All About U) * Better Dayz (Tupac Shakur album) (Fuck 'em All; Late Night; There U Go; They Don't Give a Fuck About Us) * Tupac Resurrection (Tupac Shakur album) (Secrets of War; Starin' Through My Rear View) * Pac's Life (Tupac Shakur album) (Soon As I Get Home; Don't Stop; Untouchable)
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Yaki Kadafi feat. Hussein Fatal, 2Pac & Kastro - Secretz Rearranged (OG Mix)by AronOutlaw7,851 views
he had a flow ! damn
lifetecsaitek 3 months ago
this guy was so fuckin sick.
AngryCrowTakesFlight 4 months ago
can you get some footage of this guy?
gtavcs4life 5 months ago 2