Tupac Flashcards

Tupac Shakur

• General Overview:

  • Tupac Shakur was a significant figure in rap music.
  • Known for his "thug" persona, symbolized by a "Thug Life" tattoo.
  • He had a tattoo of Nefertiti on his chest.
  • Considered a top-five rapper, renowned for storytelling and poetic abilities.

• Early Life and Education:

  • Initially a well-behaved student in drama classes at a predominantly white school.
  • Born in Oakland, California.

• Rivalries:

  • Notable rivals included Biggie Smalls, Nas, and Jay-Z.

• Discography and Noteworthy Tracks:

  • Created diss tracks, most famously "Hit 'Em Up," targeting Biggie Smalls, Mobb Deep, and others.

• Personal Details:

  • Birth name: Tupac Amaru Shakur.
  • Stage name: 2Pac (used a number "2" instead of "TU").
  • Often seen with a bald head.

• Death:

  • Died young, around 23-25 years old, in 1996.
  • Theories suggest Biggie Smalls or Puff Daddy (P. Diddy) were involved in his death.

• Speculation on Potential:

  • Had he lived, Tupac might have achieved billionaire status, similar to Jay-Z.