Tupac Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York City, USA. He was a rapper, actor, and social activist. He released his debut solo album in 1991 and quickly became one of the most influential rappers of all time. He was known for both his raw, honest lyrics and his controversial public image. Shakur was the target of multiple shootings throughout his career, and he was shot and killed in Las Vegas on September 13, 1996, at the age of 25. His legacy lives on, and he is still considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, with several posthumous albums released since his death.
