Tupac Shakur
American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
1971 — 1996
Quick Facts
Profession
American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
Born
June 16, 1971
Died
1996 (age ~25)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, poet, singer
United StatesBorn in East HarlemDied in University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
1971
Born in East Harlem (1971-06-16)
1996
Died in University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
1996
AwardSoul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album
1996
AwardMOBO Awards for Best Video
1997
AwardSoul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year
1997
AwardAmerican Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tupac Shakur?+
Tupac Shakur is American rapper and actor (1971–1996). Born in 1971.
When was Tupac Shakur born?+
Tupac Shakur was born on June 16, 1971.
When did Tupac Shakur die?+
Tupac Shakur died in 1996, at approximately 25 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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