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, …

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.

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, …

Dec 22, 2025 · 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.

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...

Dec 22, 2025 · ‘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 …

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 …

Tupac Amaru Shakur (born Lesane Parish Crooks), June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli. He is considered the greatest hip hop artist of …

In 1991, he delivered an acclaimed debut album, 2Pacalypse Now, and quickly followed with a star-making performance in Juice. Over the course of one year, his profile rose substantially, …