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Tupac Shakur Bio
| Name | Tupac Shakur |
| Date of Birth | June 16, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | East Harlem, New York City, U.S. |
| Date of Death | September 13, 1996 |
| Place of Death | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupation | Rapper, Actor |
| Years Active | 1991 – 1996 |
| Genres | Hip Hop, Rap |
| Notable Works | 1. “All Eyez on Me” (Album) 2. “Dear Mama” (Song) 3. “Changes” (Song) |
Tupac Shakur Relationships
| Relationship | Name | Notes |
| Mother | Afeni Shakur | Tupac’s mother, an activist, and a former member of the Black Panther Party. |
| Billy Garland | Billy Garland is believed to be Tupac’s biological father. | |
| Close Friend | Jada Pinkett Smith | Actress and close friend of Tupac since their high school days. |
| Yaki Kadafi | Childhood friend and a member of the Outlawz, a rap group founded by Tupac. | |
| Mentor | Dr. Mutulu Shakur | Tupac’s stepfather and a well-known activist and acupuncturist. |
| Leila Steinberg | A poet and activist who became Tupac’s mentor and helped him nurture his passion for the arts. | |
| Collaborators | Snoop Dogg | Rapper who collaborated with Tupac on several tracks. |
| Dr. Dre | Renowned rapper, producer, and Tupac’s collaborator on the “California Love” track. | |
| Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie) | Although initially rivals, Tupac and Biggie had a complicated relationship as East Coast-West Coast rappers. |
Tupac Shakur physical description
| Feature | Description |
| Full Name | Tupac Amaru Shakur |
| Nickname | 2Pac, Makaveli |
| Date of Birth | June 16, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | East Harlem, New York City, USA |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) |
| Weight | Approx. 165 lbs (75 kg) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Black (often shaven or short) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Tattoos | He had several tattoos on his body, including “Thug Life” across his abdomen and a cross on his back. |
| Distinctive Features | Thug Life tattoo, nose stud, and various bandanas as a fashion statement. |
Tupac Shakur Educational Details
| Educational Institution | Details |
| Baltimore School for the Arts | Tupac attended this performing arts high school in Baltimore, Maryland, where he studied acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet. |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Tupac later transferred to this school in Baltimore, where he studied acting, poetry, and other subjects. |
| Tamalpais High School | After moving to California, Tupac attended Tamalpais High School in Marin City. However, he didn’t complete his studies and dropped out before graduating. |
Tupac Shakur Family Details
| Name | Relation | Notes |
| Afeni Shakur | Mother | Political activist, businesswoman |
| Billy Garland | Biological Father | Separated from Afeni before Tupac’s birth |
| Mutulu Shakur | Stepfather | Black Liberation Army member, activist |
| Sekyiwa Shakur | Half-Sister | Activist, author |
| Mopreme Shakur | Half-Brother | Rapper, member of Thug Life group |
| Nzingha Shakur | Half-Sister | Author, educator |
| Tupac Amaru Shakur (Tupac Shakur) | Self | Iconic rapper, actor, activist |
| Katari “Kastro” Cox | Close Friend (Not Blood-related) | Member of Outlawz |
| Yafeu “Yaki Kadafi” Fula | Close Friend (Not Blood-related) | Member of Outlawz |
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