Tupac Shakur was many things to many people. He was a poet, actor, militant, rapper, genius, thug and gentleman all in one.
An unmatched work ethic and dedication to his craft allowed Pac to release a total of 10 solo studio albums, six posthumously with another set to come out this year. He also released the group album 'Thug Life' with Rated R, Big Syke and MoPreme. A remarkable body of work considering his rap career only lasted five years, not including his early years as a member Digital Underground when he was more of a dancer than rapper.
Possibly one of Pac's best albums, 'Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory' was recorded in just one week.
To date he has sold over 75 million records worldwide.
Today marks 2Pac's 39th birthday. Makes you wonder just how much more he could have accomplished had he not been killed in Las Vegas on September 13,1996 at age 25. Succumbing to injuries from bullet wounds he received one week earlier..
His good friend Treach of Naughty By Nature told MTV that Pac knew he wouldn't live long.
"We spoke many a time, and he was like, 'I don't see myself growing old,' " Treach said.
Since his death, his mom Afeni Shakur has helped carry on his legacy through The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts. Which provides opportunities for young people through the arts.
A new Tupac biopic is also on the way and will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who also directed 'Training Day'.
Many rappers have tried to emulate Pac, but will never be able to duplicate his greatness.
Happy Birthday Tupac Amaru Shakur.
Follow Me @ChasinMoPaper
Tupac Shakur "Keep Your Head Up"
Tupac Shakur "Changes"
Today marks 2Pac's 39th birthday. Makes you wonder just how much more he could have accomplished had he not been killed in Las Vegas on September 13,1996 at age 25. Succumbing to injuries from bullet wounds he received one week earlier..
His good friend Treach of Naughty By Nature told MTV that Pac knew he wouldn't live long.
"We spoke many a time, and he was like, 'I don't see myself growing old,' " Treach said.
Since his death, his mom Afeni Shakur has helped carry on his legacy through The Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts. Which provides opportunities for young people through the arts.
A new Tupac biopic is also on the way and will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who also directed 'Training Day'.
Many rappers have tried to emulate Pac, but will never be able to duplicate his greatness.
Happy Birthday Tupac Amaru Shakur.
Follow Me @ChasinMoPaper
Tupac Shakur "Keep Your Head Up"
Tupac Shakur "Changes"
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