Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur was an American rapper, poet, actor, and activist whose music combined vivid personal storytelling with sharp commentary on racism, poverty, policing, and urban life. Under the names 2Pac and Makaveli, he released influential albums including *Me Against the World* and *All Eyez on Me*, while also earning recognition for films such as *Juice* and *Poetic Justice*. His enduring impact was formally recognized with his 2017 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.