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2Pac

FEEDbio

Real Name: Tupac Amaru Shakur

Aliases: Pac, Makaveli


BIRTHDAY:
Jun 16, 1971
AGE:
51
NET WORTH:
$200,000
HEIGHT:
5'9

BIO

Tupac Shakur is one of the most influential artists of all time and was a transcendent figure during his short but remarkable career. Born the son of a Black Panther, Tupac had a prophetic rage and gangster side that made him such a unique MC. He began his career as a roadie and backup dancer for Digital Underground before launching his widely successful solo journey. With the release of his debut album 2Pacalypse Now in 1991, he became a central figure in the West Coast hip-hop scene for his militant lyrics. Tupac’s breakthrough album Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... in 1993) and Me Against the World which was released in 1995 was arguably one of his best works. After signing with Death Row in 1996 he dropped All Eyez on Me, the first double-length album in hip-hop history, eventually going on to sell over 10 million records. As an actor, Tupac had starring roles in Juice, Poetic Justice, Above the Rim, Bullet, Gridlock'd, and Gang Related. His last album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory was released in November 1996, almost two months after his tragic death. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Shakur among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

PROPS

  • Tupac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, 20+ years after his passing. His award was accepted by beloved friend and former labelmate, Snoop Dogg.
    Even though he has been nominated 6 times, Tupac surprisingly does not have any Grammy awards.
    Rolling Stone magazine ranked Shakur among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
  • Is one of the best-selling artists ever with over 75 million records sold.
  • Starred in several films as an actor including Juice and Poetic Justice
  • Rolling Stone magazine ranked Shakur among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Top 2Pac Questions

What was Tupac’s first appearance on record?

2Pac debuted on Digital Underground’s “Same Song.”

What was Tupac’s first film?

Tupac played the leading role of ‘Bishop’ in 1992 Original Film Juice

Where was Tupac born?

Tupac was originally born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1971. In his teenage years, he eventually ended up in California and settled in Los Angeles to further pursue his music career.

Was Tupac’s break-up letter to Madonna really on auction?

Yes. But the New York Supreme Court halted the sale in 2017.

What does Tupac Amaru mean?

Shining Serpent.

How many Grammys has Tupac won?

2Pac never won although he was nominated six times.

What rap crews did Tupac start?

2Pac founded Thug Life and Outlaw Immortalz.

Did Tupac have any children?

He had no children.

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