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Tupac Shakur
1971–1996
American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
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Key Dates
Birth
1971 June 16, 1971 →Biography
Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century, and a prominent political activist for Black America. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 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.
Timeline
American rapper, producer, and actor (Digital Underground, Outlawz, and Thug Life) (d. 1996)
June 16 →en Las Vegas (Nevada) es tiroteado el rapero estadounidense Tupac Shakur (25). Fallecerá una semana después.
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