Tupac Amaru Shakur (/ ˈtuːpɑːk ʃəˈkʊər / ⓘ TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, …

Though his recording career lasted just five years, Tupac Amaru Shakur (1971-1996) is one of the most popular artists in history, with over 75 million records sold worldwide.

In 2017, Tupac became the first solo hip-hop artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He also starred in Juice, Poetic Justice, Above the Rim, Gridlock’d, and Gang Related. His legacy...

Oct 23, 2025 · His popularity was undiminished after his death, and a long succession of posthumous releases (many of them were simply repackaged or remixed existing material, …

Oct 31, 2025 · 2Pac, one of the most significant figures in the culture's history, remains as relevant today as he was during his lifetime.

Amaru Shakur, better known as 2Pac, remains one of the most influential figures in the history of hip-hop. His music, often characterized by its raw emotion, social commentary, and poetic …

Shakur began his music career in the early 1990s, initially starting as a dancer and roadie for the hip-hop group Digital Underground until he gained recognition as a rapper on the group's …

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In 1984, his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he became good friends with Jada Pinkett Smith. His family moved again in 1988 to Oakland, California. His first breakthrough in …

In 1991, he delivered an acclaimed debut album, 2Pacalypse Now, and quickly followed with a star-making performance in Juice. Over the course of one year, his profile rose substantially, …