On this day, September 13, 1996, the legendary Tupac Amaru Shakur passed away.
Tupac was born in East Harlem, New York City. His mother was an active member of the Black Panther Party, which heavily influenced his upbringing and worldview.
Tupac began his career as a backup dancer and rapper for hip-hop group Digital Underground. He released his debut solo album, “2Pacalypse Now,” in 1991, which addressed social and political issues, including police brutality and racism. Some of Tupac’s most notable albums include “All Eyez on Me”, “Me Against the World”, and “The Don Killuminati”.
Tupac was not only a rapper but a successful actor as well. He starred in several movies including, “Juice,” “Poetic Justice,” and “Above the Rim.”
Sadly, Tupac was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later, on September 13, 1996, at the age of 25. The murder remains unsolved and has led to numerous conspiracy theories.
Even after his death, several posthumous albums featuring previously unreleased material were released, keeping his music alive and expanding his legacy.
Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996)