An American rapper, actor, and activist by the name of Tupac Amaru Shakur (also known by his stage name 2Pac). He was raised in California after being born in East Harlem, New York City, on June 16, 1971.
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Tupac Biography
Tupac’s father, Billy Garland, was rarely present throughout most of his life, while his mother, Afeni Shakur, was a Black Panther Party member. Tupac studied acting, poetry, and dance at the Baltimore School for the Arts.
He started making music in the late 1980s, and in 1991, his debut album, “2Pacalypse Now,” was made available. Later, he released a number of further albums, including “All Eyez on Me” and “The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.”
Tupac was renowned for his politically charged lyrics that frequently touched on subjects like racism, police brutality, and poverty. He was also embroiled in a number of court disputes, including a 1993 sexual assault accusation and a 1995 assault conviction.
Tupac Height And Weight
Tupac was approximately 165 pounds (75 kg) in weight and 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.
Tupac Death
On September 7, 1996, Tupac was fatally murdered in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Six days after being transported to a nearby hospital, on September 13, 1996, he was declared dead at the age of 25.
Tupac Legacy
One of the best rappers of all time, Tupac is credited with making West Coast hip hop more well-known. His advocacy and music continues to inspire and have an impact on fans and artists all around the world. 2017 saw the posthumous induction of Tupac into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.