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Tupac Shakur

Born: 16 June 1971 · Died: 13 September 1996

Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential rappers of all time. As “2Pac,” he sold more than 75 million records and was considered the voice of Black America. He was shot dead in Las Vegas in 1996 — his early death cemented his status as a legend once and for all.

Also known as: Tupac Amaru Shakur