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Tupac Shakur

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Tupac Shakur

1971–1996

American rapper and actor (1971–1996)

Late 20th Century

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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.

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1971
Birth

American rapper, producer, and actor (Digital Underground, Outlawz, and Thug Life) (d. 1996)

June 16 →
1996
Death

aka 2Pac, American rapper and actor (b. 1971)

September 13 →
1996
Event

en Las Vegas (Nevada) es tiroteado el rapero estadounidense Tupac Shakur (25). Fallecerá una semana después.

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