Remembering Tupac: The Legacy of 2Pac

Tupac Amaru Shakur (/ˈtuːpɑːk ʃəˈkʊər/ ⓘ TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century, and a prominent political activist for Black America.[1] He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.[2] Some o