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 …

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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...

2 days ago · 2Pac earns a surprise modern hit as “Hit ’Em Up” debuts on a Billboard chart, adding another posthumous milestone to the rapper's already impressive legacy.

Dec 15, 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, and most were of …

3 days ago · ‘Only God Can Judge Me’ is a new Tupac Shakur biography that explores his upbringing. Here are 13 facts we learned about 2Pac from the book.

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 rapper …

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 family moved again in 1988 to …

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Tupac Amaru Shakur (/tuːpɑːk ˈəmɑːruː ʃəkʊər/ TWO-pahk ə-MAH-roo shə-KORE; June 16, 1971 - September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper …