Here are some varied and simple facts about Tupac:
1. Tupac Shakur was born in New York City in 1971.
2. He began pursuing music when he was a teenager and joined the group Digital Underground in the late 1980s.
3. His solo debut album, 2Pacalypse Now, was released in 1991.
4. Tupac was known for his socially and politically conscious lyrics, as well as his involvement in East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalries.
5. He was shot four times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later from his injuries at the age of 25.
6. Tupac's murder remains unsolved to this day, leading to numerous conspiracy theories about who was behind it.
7. In addition to his music career, Tupac was also an actor and appeared in several films, including Poetic Justice and Above the Rim.
8. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, making him the first solo rap artist to receive the honor.
9. Tupac's estate continues to release albums of previously unreleased material, including a number of posthumous releases in the years following his death.
10. Despite his short career and tragic death, Tupac remains one of the most influential and celebrated figures in hip-hop history.
Random fact: Tupac was once a backup dancer for Digital Underground before launching his own successful solo career.