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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 American rapper and actor. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time,[1][2][3] academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America.[4][5] In addition to his music career, Shakur also has tons of starring roles in movies and wrote numerous poems. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.[6] His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans,[7][8] but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.[9]
Read moreTupac 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 American rapper and actor. Considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time,[1][2][3] academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America.[4][5] In addition to his music career, Shakur also has tons of starring roles in movies and wrote numerous poems. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.[6] His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans,[7][8] but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.[9]
