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, was an …

Feb 6, 2026 · Tupac Shakur (born June 16, 1971, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died September 13, 1996, Las Vegas, Nevada) was an influential American rapper and actor who was one of the leading …

Sep 29, 2023 · Decades after his murder, Tupac Shakur remains one of the top-selling and most influential rappers of all time. Read about his albums, movies, death, and more.

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.

Sep 4, 2025 · Tupac Shakur rose to fame in the 1990s, becoming one of the most influential figures in hip hop even after his death at age 25. Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, to Black Panther activist …

Oct 17, 2025 · In an excerpt from the new biography Only God Can Judge Me, friends and family of the slain rapper detail the pain, poverty, and promise of his early teenage years. The story of Tupac …

Tupac Shakur. Actor: Juice. Born in New York City, Tupac grew up primarily in Harlem. In 1984, his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he became good friends with Jada Pinkett Smith. His …

2 days ago · On this date 29 years ago, Hip Hop legend Tupac Shakur released his fourth studio album, All Eyez on Me, under Death Row Records and Interscope. A landmark project in rap history, All …

2 days ago · Exploring Tupac’s humanity, pain, poetry, and power — how his life, lyrics, and legacy still resonate deeply today.

He is regarded as one of the most influential rappers of all time, and has released four studio albums in his lifetime. His music includes themes of police brutality, teenage pregnancy, poverty, and systemic …