Tupac Shakur
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Tupac Shakur
Summary
Tupac Shakur is a human[1]. He was born in East Harlem[2]. He was born on June 16, 1971[3]. He died in University Medical Center of Southern Nevada[4]. He died on September 13, 1996[5]. He worked as a rapper[6], songwriter[7], actor[8], poet[9], and activist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in East Harlem[2], Tupac Shakur…
- Tupac Shakur passed away in University Medical Center of Southern Nevada[4].
- Tupac Shakur was born on June 16, 1971[3].
- Tupac Shakur died on September 13, 1996[5].
- Tupac Shakur's father was Billy Garland[12].
- Tupac Shakur's father was Mutulu Shakur[13].
- Tupac Shakur's mother was Afeni Shakur[14].
- Tupac Shakur was married to Keisha Morris[15].
- Tupac Shakur held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Tupac Shakur's native language[17].
- Tupac Shakur is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18].
- Tupac Shakur worked as a rapper[6].
- Tupac Shakur's professions included songwriter[7].
- Tupac Shakur worked as an actor[8].
- Tupac Shakur worked as a poet[9].
- Tupac Shakur worked as an activist[10].
- Tupac Shakur worked as a lyricist[19].
- Tupac Shakur was educated at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School[20].
- Tupac Shakur was educated at Tamalpais High School[21].
- Tupac Shakur's education included a stint at Baltimore School for the Arts[22].
- Tupac Shakur received the Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album[23].
- Tupac Shakur received the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[24].
- Tupac Shakur received the MOBO Awards for Best Video[25].
- Tupac Shakur received the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year[26].
- Tupac Shakur received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27].
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Origins and Family
Tupac Shakur's place of birth was East Harlem[2]. He was born on June 16, 1971[3]. Fathers listed include Billy Garland[12], a politician[28], 1942–1998[29], of United States[30] and Mutulu Shakur[13], a politician[31], 1950–2023[32], of United States[33]. His mother was Afeni Shakur[14]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[18]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School[20], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1919[36]; Tamalpais High School[21], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1908[39]; and Baltimore School for the Arts[22], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1979[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rapper[6], songwriter[7], actor[8], poet[9], activist[10], and lyricist[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album[23], a class of award[43]; American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[24], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1989[46]; MOBO Awards for Best Video[25]; Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year[26], a class of award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1997[49]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27], a music museum[50], in United States[51], founded in 1983[52].
Personal Life
Among Tupac Shakur's spouses was Keisha Morris[15].
Death and Burial
Tupac Shakur died on September 13, 1996[5]. He died in University Medical Center of Southern Nevada[4]. The cause of death was drive-by shooting[53].
Why It Matters
Tupac Shakur has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Justin Bieber[55], a singer-songwriter[56], b. 1994[57], of Canada[58], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording[59], specialised in music[60]; Yas[61], a singer[62], b. 1982[63], of Iran[64]; Brent Faiyaz[65], a singer[66], b. 1995[67], of United States[68]; and 6ix9ine[69], a rapper[70], b. 1996[71], of United States[72].
FAQs
Where was Tupac Shakur born?
Born in East Harlem[2], Tupac Shakur…
Where did Tupac Shakur die?
Tupac Shakur passed away in University Medical Center of Southern Nevada[4].
Who were Tupac Shakur's parents?
Tupac Shakur's father was Billy Garland[12]. Tupac Shakur's mother was Afeni Shakur[14].
Who was Tupac Shakur married to?
Tupac Shakur's spouses include Keisha Morris[15].
What did Tupac Shakur do for work?
Tupac Shakur worked as rapper[6], songwriter[7], actor[8], poet[9], and activist[10].
Where did Tupac Shakur go to school?
Tupac Shakur was educated at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School[20], Tamalpais High School[21], and Baltimore School for the Arts[22].
What awards did Tupac Shakur receive?
Honors received include Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album[23], American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[24], MOBO Awards for Best Video[25], and Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year[26].
Who did Tupac Shakur influence?
Tupac Shakur has been cited as an influence by Justin Bieber[55], Yas[61], Brent Faiyaz[65], and 6ix9ine[69].