Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was a seminal figure in the world of hip-hop, renowned for his impactful lyrics and powerful presence both on and off the stage. Born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York, 2Pac emerged from a background steeped in activism, with his mother, Afeni Shakur, being a prominent member of the Black Panther Party. This social consciousness pervaded his music, which often addressed urban strife, racial inequality, and his own struggles with violence and the law.

Throughout his brief but influential career, 2Pac released a plethora of successful albums, such as "2Pacalypse Now," "Me Against the World," and the seminal "All Eyez on Me," regarded as one of the genre's most important double albums. His music continued to be released posthumously following his tragic death in a drive-by shooting on September 13, 1996, maintaining his legacy as a cultural icon. Albums like "R U Still Down? (Remember Me)" and "Until the End of Time" allowed fans to engage with new material, while re-releases and remixed versions of his work, such as "Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... (Expanded Edition)" and the "Untouchable Swizz Beatz Remix," have kept his sound and message alive for new generations to discover and veteran fans to treasure. Sakur's enduring influence on hip-hop is universally acknowledged, cementing him as one of the genre's greatest and most enduring figures.

Genres

G Funk

Gangster Rap

Hip Hop

Rap

West Coast Rap

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Latest Release

all eyez on me, but lofi

2Pac

Album - 27 Tracks - Released May 10, 2024