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

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, …

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.

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Oct 23, 2025 · Rapper Tupac Shakur was killed when he was just 25 years old. In "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur," writer Jeff Pearlman explores Shakur's short but …

2 days ago · 2Pac, one of the most significant figures in the culture's history, remains as relevant today as he was during his lifetime. To this day, 2Pac aka Tupac Shakur remains a pivotal …

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 …

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Tupac Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was born Lesane Parish Crooks on June 16, 1971. He is regarded as one of the most influential rappers of all time. His …