Tupac Shakur, born in 1971, was a prominent American rapper, actor, and activist. Known for his thought-provoking lyrics and passionate delivery, he became a symbol of West Coast hip-hop in the 1990s. Tragically, Tupac's life was cut short when he was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996, but his impact on the music industry and his influence on social and political issues continue to resonate to this day.