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 …

Oct 23, 2025 · Tupac Shakur (born June 16, 1971, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died September 13, 1996, Las Vegas, Nevada) was an influential American rapper and actor who was one of the leading …

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.

With over 75 million records sold, All Eyez on Me and Greatest Hits are certified diamond. In 2017, Tupac became the first solo hip-hop artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He also...

1 day ago · A video circulating online in late October 2025 authentically showed rapper Tupac as a guest on an unreleased episode of "Sesame Street." In late October 2025, a video circulated online ...

20 hours ago · 2Pac's Greatest Hits is now one of fewer than 20 albums to spend 600 weeks or more on the Billboard 200, a milestone these reaches this frame.

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.

Sep 4, 2025 · Tupac Shakur rose to fame in the 1990s, becoming one of the most influential figures in hip hop even after his death at age 25. Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, to Black Panther activist …

Nov 17, 2025 · Tupac Shakur’s early sexual experiences, including encounters with a cousin and his mother’s friend, are revealed in a new book.

Sep 29, 2023 · Decades after his murder, Tupac Shakur remains one of the top-selling and most influential rappers of all time. Read about his albums, movies, death, and more.