Tupac Shakur (2Pac)

2Pac, aka Tupac Shakur, was a highly influential rapper from East Harlem, New York. He first rose to fame in the early 1990s with his socially conscious lyrics and gritty delivery, which spoke to the struggles of life in the inner city. 2Pac's music addressed themes such as police brutality, poverty, and racism, and he was known for his powerful storytelling and emotional depth. His career was cut tragically short when he was shot and killed in 1996 at the age of 25, but his legacy as one of the greatest rappers of all time lives on.

2Pac's music continues to resonate with audiences today. He was also known for his acting career, which included roles in films such as "Poetic Justice" and "Above the Rim." 2Pac's music and activism have inspired countless other artists, and his influence can be heard in the work of many of today's most popular rappers. Despite his untimely death, 2Pac remains an iconic figure in hip-hop and popular culture, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of fans and artists.


First Record: 1991


Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2017)
VH1 Hip Hop Honors (2004)
Hip Hop Hall of Fame (2002)
Complex's Best Rapper Alive (2x)
VH1's 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists (#3)
Billboard/Vibe's Greatest Rappers of All Time (#4)

HHGA Best 250 Albums (?)Rank
Me Against the World (1995)67
All Eyez on Me (1996)133
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996)250

R.S. Top 200 Hip Hop Albums (?)Rank
All Eyez on Me (1996)29
Me Against the World (1995)134

R.S. Top 100 Hip Hop Songs (?)Rank
Dear Mama (1995)18
California Love (1995)41

The Rap Year Book Songs (?)Year
Dear Mama 1995
California Love 1996

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
2Pacalypse Now (1991)
Me Against The World (1995)
All Eyez on Me (1996)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Brenda's Got a Baby (1991)
Keep Ya Head Up (1993)
I Get Around (featuring Digital Underground) (1993)
Dear Mama (1995)
Me Against the World (1995)
California Love (Remix) (1996)
How Do U Want It (1996)
2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted (1996)
Changes (1998)

Tupac Shakur (2Pac) @ Wikipedia

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There will never be another, He holds the biggest influence over all artists to this day. If you think there was a bigger influence in Hip Hop or Rap you're crazy.R.I.P.

Posted by Eric on Thursday, 08.14.14 @ 13:42pm


Tupac was truly the best rapper ever. I look up to him and he helped take the pain away in my life. R.I.P. MAKAVELLI!

Posted by Marty Khan on Wednesday, 07.24.13 @ 15:09pm


King Of Rap.....Never Forgotten....Rest In Peace

Posted by Chamil on Wednesday, 07.25.12 @ 01:55am


2pac was the greatest rapper ever, and is still 2 this day!! He would be the best rapper 2day had he not have had his life tragically taken away!!

R.I.P BIG HOMIE YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Posted by CedarsFinest on Friday, 05.28.10 @ 19:16pm


2PAC was a god on the mic. he is the only and will always be the true king of hip hop and rap! R.I.P?

Posted by Omar B on Friday, 01.22.10 @ 20:22pm


2PACS THE BEST EVER AND THATS IT

Posted by BANKS on Monday, 11.23.09 @ 11:50am


Mr.Tupac

Was the best rapper going

And he still is the best rapper

R.i.P Tupac never forgotton

Posted by Adam F on Thursday, 10.8.09 @ 14:29pm


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