Tupac

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Full Name
Tupac Amaru Shakur
Born
June 16th, 1971
Height
5ft 9in
Hometown
New York City, New York, USA
Net Worth
Estimated $200,000 at the time of his death
Partner
Keisha Morris
Family
Tupac was born in East Harlem, New York City, to Afeni Shakur, a member of the Black Panther Party, and was raised in a politically active family. His mother and other relatives were deeply involved in the Black liberation movement, an influence reflected throughout his music and activism.
Years Active
1989–1996
Top Tracks
'California Love', 'Changes', 'Dear Mama', 'Hit 'Em Up', 'Keep Ya Head Up'
Top Albums
All Eyez on Me, Me Against the World, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, 2Pacalypse Now
Records Sold
More than 75 million records worldwide
Number Ones
Me Against the World and All Eyez on Me both reached number one on the Billboard 200
Fun Facts
Tupac attended the Baltimore School for the Arts, where he studied acting, poetry and ballet before launching his music career. ### He was the first solo hip hop artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ### All Eyez on Me became the first double-disc studio album in hip hop history and remains one of the genre's defining releases.
Related Artists
The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Outlawz

Tupac Shakur was an American rapper, songwriter, actor and activist whose music and cultural influence made him one of the most important figures in hip hop history. Combining politically conscious lyrics with deeply personal storytelling, Tupac explored themes including racial inequality, poverty, violence, social justice and resilience. Following his breakthrough with 2Pacalypse Now, he became one of the defining artists of the 1990s through landmark albums such as Me Against the World, All Eyez on Me and The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (released under the name Makaveli). Beyond music, Shakur earned acclaim as an actor in films including Juice, Poetic Justice and Above the Rim. His murder in 1996, at the age of 25, remains one of music’s most enduring unsolved cases, while his legacy continues to shape hip hop and popular culture worldwide.

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Tupac Shakur was an American rapper, songwriter and actor widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential artists in hip hop history.
'California Love' is Tupac's biggest commercial hit, while 'Dear Mama', 'Changes', 'Hit 'Em Up', 'Keep Ya Head Up' and 'Ambitionz Az a Ridah' are among his most celebrated songs.
Tupac transformed hip hop through his powerful lyricism, social commentary, emotional honesty and charismatic performances, inspiring generations of musicians while becoming a global cultural icon.
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