I grew up as Tupac Shakur fan because he did a good job acting the movies Juice and "Above the Rim". His rhyming chops are on point when he raps tho. But to many of us, he is remembered as a poet and activist besides being multi-talented.
Maybe make a dude named Twopack Shakers who is black, eloquent, and magnetic. That could be a good idea for a side character that could distract a crazy girl so the MC have can fun with a certain receptionist? Like a wingman?
Edited.. or a certain redhead's husband??? The possibilities are endless!