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.

More than 25 years after his tragic death in 1996 at just 25, he remains one of the most misunderstood, complex, and prolific figures in modern history. His message continues to …

Feb 6, 2026 · His popularity was undiminished after his death, and a long succession of posthumous releases (many of them were simply repackaged or remixed existing material, …

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 …

1 day ago · The Recording Academy has officially announced that Tupac Shakur’s magnum opus, All Eyez On Me, will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

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 …

May 27, 2022 · 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, …

Tupac Amaru Shakur (/tuːpɑːk ˈəmɑːruː ʃəkʊər/ TWO-pahk ə-MAH-roo shə-KORE; June 16, 1971 - September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American …

2 days ago · 30 years ago today, Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur released his fourth studio album All Eyez On Me on February 13, 1996 through Death Row Records and Interscope Records, …