Who is Tupac Shakur

Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 - September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac (or simply Pac) and Makaveli, was an American rapper. In addition to his status as a top-selling recording artist, Shakur was a promising actor[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6067116 Growing Tupac's Legacy, 10 Years After His Death : NPR Music] and a social activist. Most of Shakur's songs are about growing up amid violence and hardship in ghettos, racism, problems in society and conflicts with other rappers. Shakur's work is knownMusicians: Tupac Shakur - by Monica Leftwich - Helium for advocating political, economic, social and racial equality. Shakur was initially a roadie and backup dancer for the alternative hip hop group Digital Underground.Tupac Shakur - hotshotdigital.com

Shakur became the target of lawsuits and experienced other legal problems. He was later shot five...