Tupac Shakur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tupac Shakur
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Shakur in 1991
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lesane Parish Crooks |
| Also known as | 2Pac, Pac, Makaveli |
| Born | June 16, 1971 East Harlem, New York City, United States |
| Origin | California |
| Died | September 13, 1996 (aged 25) Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter, actor, record producer, poet, screenwriter, activist |
| Years active | 1989 – 1996 |
| Labels | Interscope, Out Da Gutta, Death Row, Makaveli, Amaru |
| Associated acts | Digital Underground, Richie Rich, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Dave Hollister, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Outlawz, Daz Dillinger, Boot Camp Clik, Treach, Ice. T |
Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 - September 13, 1996) was a famous American hip-hop artist. He sold many records and became one of the best-selling music artists ever. By 2010, Shakur had sold over 75 million albums around the world.
Tupac started his music journey helping out the alternative hip hop group Digital Underground. He was a roadie, a backup dancer, and an MC (which means he hosted events and rapped). Later, he became a solo artist and released his own music.
He was born in East Harlem, New York City. When he was 17, Tupac moved to California. His mother, Afeni Shakur, was a member of the Black Panther Party. This group worked for the civil rights of African Americans. She had just been released from jail a month before Tupac was born.
Tupac was also known by other names like 2Pac, Pac, and Makaveli. He even called himself The Don Killuminati. He holds a special record for being the highest-selling rap/hip hop artist. He sold 165 million records worldwide, with 43 million sold in the United States alone.
Tupac's Acting Career
Besides making music, Tupac Shakur also had a career in movies. He acted in eight films during his life. His acting showed that he was a talented artist in more ways than just music.
Tupac's Final Days
On September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot several times in a drive-by shooting. This happened at the corner of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was taken to the Southern Nevada University Medical Center. Sadly, he passed away six days later, on September 13, 1996.
Images for kids
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The test pressing single for "Dear Mama": this platinum song is one of the top-ranked in hip-hop history.
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"California Love" is one of Shakur's most famous and successful songs. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane, where the shooting happened.
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See also
In Spanish: Tupac Shakur para niños
