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, …

2Pac performing All Eyez On Me. From the album All Eyez On Me © 1996 DRR ...more

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.

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.

Oct 25, 2025 · 2Pac ‘s classic song “Brenda’s Got a Baby” was inspired by a true story — and the story continues. The rapper wrote the song addressing teen pregnancy in America’s ghettos …

Sep 29, 2023 · Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former member of the Crips street gang, was arrested and indicted on one count of murder on September 29, 2023, for his role in the 1996 killing of …

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...

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 …