Tupac Shakur, also known by his rap name 2Pac (born June 16, 1971, East Harlem, New York, USA – died September 13, 1996, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA) was an American rapper and actor. He started out as a roadie and backup dancer for the group Digital Underground and was signed by Interscope Records in 1990. He moved to Death Row Records (2) in 1995. He also pursued a career in acting, starring in movies such as Juice (1992) and Above The Rim (1994). He also performed as a ballet dancer, appearing as the Mouse King in The Nutcracker while studying dance and acting at the Baltimore School For The Arts.
On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times in a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada and died six days later as a result of his injuries.
Cousin of Katari Cox.