…he was a poet, actor, rapper, activist and revolutionary
Born Lesane Parish Crooks on 16th June 1971 and died on 13th September 1996, in New York, Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and songwriter.
Tupac Shakur (also 2Pac) is one of the greatest and most controversial artists of all time.
More than a quarter of a century after his tragic death in 1996 at the age of just twenty-five, he continues to be one of the most misunderstood, complicated and prolific figures in modern history.
Shakur’s message has continued to resonate throughout the world as his loyal and adoring fan base continues to treasure the timeless messages that he incorporated into his poetry and his music.
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With over 75 million records sold worldwide, both 1996’s All Eyez on Me and his Greatest Hits collection have been certified diamond, surpassing the ten-million mark and placing them among the top-selling albums of all time.
In April 2017, Tupac was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, making him the first solo hip-hop artist to be recognised for inclusion in his first eligible year.
Tupac also found success and critical acclaim as an actor, starring in films like Juice, Poetic Justice, Above The Rim, Gridlock’d, and Gang Related.