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 …

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, and most were of …

4 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.

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...

4 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.

11M Followers, 2 Following, 894 Posts - Tupac Shakur (@2pac) on Instagram: "The official Instagram of 2PAC. Managed and operated by the Shakur Estate. His legacy lives."

Sep 7, 2025 · The 500 pages of grand jury testimony in Tupac Shakur's death include allegations that Sean "Diddy" Combs put out a hit on him

In 1984, his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he became good friends with Jada Pinkett Smith. His family moved again in 1988 to Oakland, California. His first breakthrough in music came in …

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 lyrics, …