About
Also known as 2Pac, he was one of the more notable figures in the 1990's East Coast - West Coast hip hop rivalry. He released four albums between 1991 and 1996, eventually selling over 75 million albums worldwide. He was killed in a drive-by shooting after watching a Mike Tyson fight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Trivia
He also performed under the stage name Makaveli. His song "Dear Mama" was added to the Library of Congress in 2010.
Before Fame
He played the role of Travis Younger in the play, A Raisin in the Sun, at the Apollo Theater.
Family Life
He was married to Keisha Morris from 1995 to 1996.
Associated With
A hologram of his body performed alongside his former friends Dr. Dre. and Snoop Dogg at the Coachella music festival in 2012.