Tupac Amaru Shakur a.k.a 2Pac and Makaveli
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Tupac Amaru Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an iconic American rapper, actor, and activist. Here is a biography of 2Pac:
Early Life:
Tupac Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York City, USA. He was named after Túpac Amaru II, an 18th-century Peruvian revolutionary. Tupac's parents were active members of the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary socialist organization fighting for civil rights and social justice. His family's involvement in social and political movements deeply influenced his worldview and later inspired his music and activism.
Career Beginnings:
In 1986, Tupac's family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended the Baltimore School for the Arts, studying acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet. He developed a passion for the arts and began writing rap lyrics. During his teenage years, he also performed as a backup dancer and rapper for the hip-hop group Digital Underground.
Early Life:
Tupac Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York City, USA. He was named after Túpac Amaru II, an 18th-century Peruvian revolutionary. Tupac's parents were active members of the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary socialist organization fighting for civil rights and social justice. His family's involvement in social and political movements deeply influenced his worldview and later inspired his music and activism.
Career Beginnings:
In 1986, Tupac's family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended the Baltimore School for the Arts, studying acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet. He developed a passion for the arts and began writing rap lyrics. During his teenage years, he also performed as a backup dancer and rapper for the hip-hop group Digital Underground.
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