Early Life and Background
Tupac Amaru Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in New York City. He grew up in Baltimore and later moved to California. Raised by his mother Afeni Shakur, he was exposed to activism, poetry, and music from an early age.
Music Career and Major Works
Tupac began his career with Digital Underground before releasing solo albums like 2Pacalypse Now, All Eyez on Me, and Me Against the World. He addressed poverty, racism, and street life, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His work remains influential in hip hop and popular culture.
Legacy and Death
Tupac was shot in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later at age 25. His death remains unsolved. After his death, multiple posthumous albums were released, and he is widely regarded as a defining voice of 1990s hip hop. Learn more about his discography at Discogs.
