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, …

Oct 23, 2025 · Tupac Shakur was an influential rapper and actor who used his raw talent to address social issues and became an enduring symbol of artistic expression in hip-hop culture.

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 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.

Oct 23, 2025 · Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman digs into the complexities that defined rapper Tupac Shakur's short life in book Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur.

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 …

Tupac Amaru Shakur (born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 - September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur …

5 days ago · Tupac Shakur was a deeply political artist, shaped by the radical left-wing traditions of black America. A new biography finally does justice to this side of his life and work.

Jun 19, 2025 · How Tupac Shakur became an icon of political resistance and rebellion Author Dean Van Nguyen looks at the performer's work through a political lens in his new book, …

With over 75 million records sold, All Eyez on Me and Greatest Hits are certified diamond. In 2017, Tupac became the first solo hip-hop artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. …