Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential and iconic musical artists of the 20th century, as well as a prominent political activist for Black America. He has sold over 75 million records worldwide. Some of Shakur's music addressed social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of African Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.
- Occupation
- rapper, songwriter, actor, poet
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 16, 1971
- Died
- September 13, 1996
- Website
- http://www.2pac.com
