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The Legend Of Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur was born june 16 , 1971 . From 1971-1996 Tupac was
one of the most popular performers in the history of American rap
music. He sold millions of albums during his short career, but
he was frequently criticized for the violence and anger reflected in
his lyrics. The violence in Shakurs music carried over into his
personal life. He was arrested several times on assault charges
and served eight months in prison for sexual the(1971-1996)
was one of the most popular performers in the history of
American rap music. He sold millions of albums during his short
career, but he was frequently criticized for the violence and anger
reflected in his lyrics.( The violence in Shakurs music carried
over into his personal life. He was arrested several times on
assault charges and served eight months in prison for sexual
assault. Shakur was shot in Las Vegas on Sept. 7, 1996, and died
on Sept. 13, 1996. Many people believed his murder was
connected to a feud with other rappers, but nobody was charged
with the killing. other rappers, but nobody was charged with the
killing.) (Shakur, Tupac | Article | World Book Discover)

When he was 17, his family settled in Marin City, California. He

joined the rap group Digital Underground for a short time before
signing a record contract in 1991. His first two albums gained him
national attention. Shakur's third album, Me Against the World
(1995), became one of the best sellers in rap history. In his next
album, All Eyez on Me (1996), he predicted his own early death.
Shakur also acted in several films. He especially won praise for
his acting in Juice (1992) and Poetic Justice (1993). After his
death, several albums of his previously unreleased material were
released.

Tupac made an impact on many people not because his violent

music and life but
how he is able to tell people about his life through music that
many people can't do . Once Tupac was killed it messed with a lot
of people in mental way because it was such a shock, at the sa
Tupac's talent began to lead him to the top. He worked his way
into the rap ensemble Digital Underground. Then he won a role as
a psychopath
in the 1992 urban drama "Juice." No less than The New York
Times
singled him out for praise. His first album, "2Pacalypse Now" sold
400,000 copies. Two more successful albums followed, along with
leading roles
as a postman in last year's eagerly anticipated but critically
snubbed
"Poetic Justice" and as a gangster in this year's "Above
the Rim." Before the shooting, Tupac tore up the New York
celebrity
circuit, hitting nightclubs with new pal Mickey Rourke and taking
a seat in

the "Saturday Night Live" audience with Madonna. (Hamilton)

In conclusion , no matter how good you are at
what you do it's about the impact you make while
doing it . Tupac was the greatest rapper of his time
and will always be one the greatest in the music
industry.