Tupac
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Birth Date
Zodiac Sign
Gemini♊
Biography
Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America. In addition to his music career, Shakur also wrote poetry and had numerous starring roles in movies. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.
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Awards
Full list
Genres
West Coast hip hopgangsta rappolitical hip hop
Labels
InterscopeDeath RowAtlanticTNTOut da Gutta
Spouse
Keisha Morris (m. 1995; ann. 1996)
Parents
Afeni ShakurBilly Garland
Website
www.2pac.com
FullName
Tupac
Education
Dunbar High School Baltimore School for the Arts Tamalpais High School
Relatives
Mutulu Shakur (step-father)Assata Shakur (step-aunt)Mopreme Shakur (step-brother)Kastro (cousin)
BirthPlace
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Discography
Tupac Shakur discography
Formerly of
Digital UndergroundThug LifeOutlawz
Other names
2PacPacMakaveliMC New York
Years active
1989–1996
Cause of death
Drive-by homicide (gunshot wounds)