Posthumously, Tupac Shakur might be in contention to receive a Grammy Award.

The rapper, who was shot and killed in Las Vegas in 1996, was among three deceased artists nominated for the best music film award last week.

The nomination was extended to Shakur for the FX five-part documentary series “Dear Mama,” the title of which is derived from his 1995 single of the same name.

Under the direction of Allen Hughes, the documentary series delves into the life of the deceased musician as well as that of his late activist mother, Afeni Shakur. Presently available for streaming on Hulu.

Shakur is in competition with two other deceased artists whose tracks are featured on the CNN premiere schedule: “I Am Everything” by Little Richard and “Moonage Daydream” by David Bowie. In 2016, Bowie passed away after a protracted battle with cancer, and in 2020, Little Richard also succumbed to causes associated with cancer.

When he was alive, Little Richard was renowned for his resolute refusal to receive a Grammy.

Lewis Capaldi’s “How I’m Feeling Now” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Live From Paris, the Big Steppers Tour” are two additional nominees.

The Grammy for greatest music film, as determined by the Recording Academy, is “For concert/performance films or music documentaries.” Recognize the artist, video producer, and video director with an award.

The nomination for Shakur coincides with the resurgence of attention surrounding his murder case.

Duane Keith Davis, commonly referred to as “Keffe D,” was apprehended recently in connection with the murder of Tupac Shakur. Following decades of demands for accountability, Davis has entered a not-guilty plea.