About
Tupac Shakur, born Lesane Parish Crooks in New York, is a major figure in hip-hop. A member of Digital Underground, he released his debut solo album in 1991. His socially conscious lyrics and prolific career marked the 1990s. He acted in several films and published poetry. Shot in Las Vegas in 1996, he died at age 25. His influence endures through his music and writings.
* 1971-06-16 — † 1996-09-13
Major works
- 2Pacalypse Now (1991)album
- Me Against the World (1995)album
- All Eyez on Me (1996)album
- The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996)album
- The Rose That Grew from Concrete (1999)poetry collection
Key milestones
- 1995His album Me Against the World debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 while he was incarcerated.
- 2010The song 'Dear Mama' was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
- 2017He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first solo rapper to receive this honor.
Themes
social injusticelife in impoverished neighborhoodsstruggle against oppressionlove and relationshipsspirituality
Sources: britannica.com · rockhall.com · loc.gov
