Tupac Shakur

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Tupac Amaru Shakur, born June 16, 1971, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America. In addition to his music career, Shakur also wrote poetry and starred in films. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans, but he is also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.