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

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.

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, …

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 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 …

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 …

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...