Tupac Shakur

Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and songwriter. He is considered to be one of the most influential and successful rappers and African-American music artists of all time. Academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and also a politically conscious activist voice for Black America. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Lots of his lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans. Later in his career he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.

16 June 1971

Born on the same birth day (16 June): Adam Smith • Arthur Meighen • Clifton Collins Jr. • Garry Roberts • George Papandreou • Giacomo Agostini • Gnash (musician) • Helen Traubel • Henrietta of England • Matt Moylan • Park Bo-gum • Ron LeFlore

Born in the same month (June 1971): Bruce Bowen • Bruno Ngotty • José Amavisca • Kyle Sandilands • Matthew Good • Michael Tucker (baseball) • Paulina Rubio • Rodney Rogers • Shoji Meguro • Vladimir Gaidamașciuc