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Tupac Shakur was an iconic American rapper, actor and poet. Dubbed "The King of Rap," he has been widely credited as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in history. His music reflected the social and political issues of his time, making him a powerful cultural figure.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tupac Shakur is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 16, 1971, Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Raps for the First Time</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tupac raps publicly for the first time at the age of 16.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Album Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tupac's solo debut album 2Pacalypse Now is released.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signed to Death Row Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tupac signs with Death Row Records and releases his third studio album, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z..</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Released from Prison</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tupac is released from prison after serving nine months on a sexual assault conviction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Released All Eyez on Me</div><div class='timeline-text'>Tupac releases his fifth studio album, All Eyez on Me, which would become one of the most successful hip hop albums of all time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Killed in Las Vegas Shooting</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 13, 1996, Tupac was fatally shot in a drive by shooting in Las Vegas.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Music was Inspirational</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tupac Shakur's music was inspirational and had a powerful message. He often spoke out on injustices and made people think about the issues of society. His lyrics were also incredibly meaningful and thought provoking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He was a Charismatic Performer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tupac Shakur was a charismatic performer who always gave an electrifying performance. He had energy and charisma that few other performers could match. He also had an amazing stage presence that made every performance memorable.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He Was a Revolutionary Voice</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tupac Shakur was a revolutionary voice in hip hop and rap music. He spoke out against injustice and inequality, which made him a hero to many people. Tupac's activism showed us the power of speaking truth to power, even when it can be dangerous to do so.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He was Named after an Inca Emperor</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tupac Shakur's birth name was Lesane Parish Crooks. He was named after the last Inca emperor, Tupac Amaru II.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He was a Poet</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to being a rapper, Tupac was also a poet. His first poetry book, The Rose That Grew From Concrete, was published in 1999.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He was an Actor</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tupac made his acting debut in the 1991 film Juice and went on to have roles in several other movies including Poetic Justice and Gridlock'd.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He Played Football</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tupac was a talented football player during his high school years and even won two team MVP awards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He Was a Member of the Bloods Gang</h3><p class='facts-text'>Tupac was a member of the Bloods gang and often wore red clothing as a sign of his affiliation.</p></div></div>
Tupac Shakur, one of the most influential rap artists to ever live, was born on June 16, 1971, and tragically died at the young age of 25 on September 13, 1996. He is best known for his powerful lyrics and compelling rap narrative that inspired generations.
