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Reporter Who Probed Biggie and Tupac Murders Dies at 71

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Chuck Philips won a slew of awards digging into the music business, but had an acrimonious breakup with the Los Angeles Times.

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Chuck Philips, a former Los Angeles Times reporter who investigated the music business, including the murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, has died at the age of 71, Variety reported.

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