The incredible career rise and tragic murder of Tupac Shakur, who died 21 years ago

The incredible career rise and tragic murder of Tupac Shakur, who died 21 years ago

Rapper Tupac Shakur died 21 years ago, after succumbing to injuries from a shooting that took place on a Las Vegas street nearly a week before. He was only 25 years old. He would have been 46 today.2pac controversial and influential career lasted just five years, but the world of rap music and the music industry at large still feels his impact two decades after his untimely death.From his first appearance with the rap group Digital Underground to starring roles in Hollywood movies and his final, blockbuster studio album, "All Eyez on Me," Tupac shook up the culture and gained a massive following.

Here are the biggest moments of Tupac Shakur's career leading up to his death:After studying poetry, theater, and music in high school, Shakur got his first break when he became a roadie and backup dancer for the rap group Digital Underground in 1990. His first music credit came on a soundtrack single for the 1991 Chevy Chase-led film "Nothing But Trouble," which he also appeared in.In November 1991, Shakur released his debut solo album, "2Pacalypse Now," on Interscope Records. The album was certified gold for sales of 500,000 or more copies — minuscule compared to the success of his later records — but his social commentary on songs like "Brenda's Got a Baby" established him as an important voice in rap.

Shakur had his first starring role in the 1992 New York City crime thriller "Juice," acting alongside Omar Epps, Samuel L. Jackson, and Queen Latifah.In 1993, Shakur released his second album, "Strictly 4 My N----Z," and it was his major breakthrough as an artist. The LP went platinum and produced two major hits, "I Get Around" and "Keep Ya Head Up."

Later that year, Shakur starred opposite Janet Jackson in the hit romantic drama "Poetic Justice."Columbia PicturesAfter surviving being shot five times in 1994, Shakur was sentenced to serve four and a half years in prison for a sexual assault charge in 1995. His third album, 1995's "Me Against the World," became the first No. 1 album released by an artist during a prison stint and went on to sell over 3 million copies.
In October 1995, Death Row Records boss Suge Knight posted Shakur's $1.4 million bail, and he was released from prison. Afterward, Shakur immediately began recording new music for an album under Death Row.Shakur (L) and Death Row's Suge Knight (R). AP ImagesSource: The New York Times"All Eyez on Me," Shakur's 1996 double album for Death Row, would be the biggest release of his career — selling over 10 million copies to date — and the last before his death. Leading up to its release, Shakur and East Coast rapper Notorious B.I.G. became embroiled in a rap conflict over opposing diss tracks.

Death Row RecordsOn September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times while stopped at a red light in Suge Knight's car in Las Vegas, Nevada. He died six days later at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, and his murder case remains unresolved.
Later that year, Shakur starred opposite Janet Jackson in the hit romantic drama "Poetic Justice."

After surviving being shot five times in 1994, Shakur was sentenced to serve four and a half years in prison for a sexual assault charge in 1995. His third album, 1995's "Me Against the World," became the first No. 1 album released by an artist during a prison stint and went on to sell over 3 million copies.

In October 1995, Death Row Records boss Suge Knight posted Shakur's $1.4 million bail, and he was released from prison. Afterward, Shakur immediately began recording new music for an album under Death Row."All Eyez on Me," Shakur's 1996 double album for Death Row, would be the biggest release of his career — selling over 10 million copies to date — and the last before his death. Leading up to its release, Shakur and East Coast rapper Notorious B.I.G. became embroiled in a rap conflict over opposing diss tracks.

On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times while stopped at a red light in Suge Knight's car in Las Vegas, Nevada. He died six days later at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, and his murder case remains unresolved.

From posthumous albums and a hologram appearance at Coachella in 2012, to his 2017 biopic, "All Eyez on Me," Shakur's legacy lives on, two decades after his untimely death.

Top 20 reasons why 2Pac is alive

Top 20 reasons why 2Pac is alive

Below are the top 20 reasons why 2Pac is still alive. I have heard over 50 reasons to prove he is alive, but I decided on the top 20, and posted them here! I have included some other info that may prove some reasons wrong as well... Even some reasons that prove Suge Knight killed him... I suggest printing out this page so you can show everyone! If you think 2Pac is dead or there's no kind of scandal in his death, prepare to be convinced otherwise!

1. 2Pac now calls himself Makaveli... Machiavelli was an Italian war strategist who advocated faking one's death to fool their enemies... 2Pac was a fan of his and had read his books several times. Perhaps 2Pac is taking his advice... (But that is not all Machiavelli did... Nicolo Machiavelli was a political, military theorist, historian, playwright, diplomat, and military planner. He is well known today. Some of his works are "The Prince" (1513), and The Art of War (1521). NOTE: Bone Thugs 'N' Harmony's new double album which features 2Pac rather Makaveli is called just that. "The Art Of War". Coincedence Or Not???)

2. 2Pac was cremated the day after he died... Since when does some one get cremated the day after a murder? There was no autopsy. Plus, no one can ask to dig up his grave like they wanted to do with Elvis and like they did with Abraham Lincoln. (In the new book entitled "Death Of Tupac Shakur" there is a picture of 2Pac receiving an autopsy. This may prove this reason to be false, or it's a fake (edited) picture. To my knowledge, 2Pac did not reveive an autopsy though. I don't know about this picture...)

3. 2Pac has completed 2 movies, 3 LP's, and keeps on appearing on new artist's albums... (Many of the unheard songs 2Pac has completed are unreleased and not on any albums) Why would he do so much at one time??? With so many people upset about 2Pac's death, literally anything connected with him is bound to net a whole lot of cash... (Yet, 2Pac had big plans for 'Makaveli Records'. This may be why he's completed so many songs. Makaveli Records is the the new record company 2Pac planned on doing with "Tha Outlaw Immortalz". He was leaving Death Row Records. Suge Knight could have killed 2Pac so they could get all the money. 2Pac's mother is currently suing Death Row Records for this money.)

4. In a 1994 interview with Tupac, he said before he went to prison that if he was ever sent to prison when he came out he would be worse than before. He was. He also said when he came out it would be like he was reborn. Was he speaking literally? He already died and he was worse when he came out of jail, plus Tupac switched his rapping name from 2Pac to Makaveli, that could be considered a rebirth, all that's left is a physical rebirth (A sighting) and so far he's already completed more than half of this prophecy.

5. The cover of 2Pac's latest album, Makaveli has 2Pac looking like Jesus Christ... Could he be planning a resurrection? (I am almost sure Death Row Records did this themselves for the publicity. It just adds to the whole 2Pac alive stuff which has been getting the album more sales.)

6. Las Vegas is a payoff city, meaning all sorts of folks have been known to be on the take. That means doctors, press, lawyers, etc. (This works both ways... The payoff city Las Vegas could be a factor in either 2Pac faking his death OR Suge Knight killing him.)

7. The producer on the new Makaveli album is simply "SIMON." This was the apostle who helped Jesus carry the cross and one of the first to witness his resurrection. Could Suge be SIMON?

8. There are many numerological coincidences. Tupac was gunned down exactly seven months after All Eyez On Me was released. The number seven keeps coming up too. He was shot on September 7th and survived on 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and died the 13th. This could explain the title of his new album.... "The Don Killuminati: The 7 day theory." 2pac was 25. His age adds up to 7 (2 + 5). Even his time of death, 4:03, adds up to 7 (4 + 0 + 3). Also, on track five on the Makaveli album the voice at the begining says "And if the Lord returns in the coming seven days, then we'll see ya next time." He even talks about the number 7 on his album! There are more 'coincidences' too.. The newest is on his brand new double album entitled "R U Still Down?". This album was released on November 25th. 2 + 5 = 7. The 7 day theory continues! What's with this?

9. Inside the cover of 2Pac's newest album, it reads "Exit: 2pac, Enter: Makaveli" as if 2pac has died and Makaveli born. There is also that statement by 2Pac saying when he came out it would be like he was reborn. (Refer to #4)

10. 2Pac's video 'I Ain't Mad At Ya' foretold his death .... 2Pac dies in that video. Then a new video came out under the name "Makaveli". Its just like 2Pac died in "I Ain't Mad At Cha", and Makaveli was born in "Toss It Up". Exit 2Pac Enter: Makaveli. It all makes sense!

Tupac Warned Everyone About Donald Trump In 1992 MTV Interview

Tupac Warned Everyone About Donald Trump In 1992 MTV Interview

Always, always, always listen to Tupac. He is not mincing his words. When it comes to Tupac, everyone should stop everything and listen to the prophetic rapper.  Was Tupac a medium? Could he have predicted the future back in 1992? Did Tupac have psychic powers beyond our understanding? Yes, he did have clairvoyant tendencies. Tupac warned everyone about Donald Trump in a 1992 MTV interview.

How? Debunk everything you thought you knew about Tupac. Brace yourself. This is a new conspiracy theory. The deceased rapper predicted the tendencies of Donald Trump back in 1992.   How is that possible? We were astonished too. These are just facts, so don’t get offended  quickly. He was fatally gunned down about 20 years ago at a Mike Tyson fight. His body was quickly cremated and there was no official memorial to date.Matter of fact, he predicted when he was going to die. Despite a little setback like death, it hasn’t stopped Tupac’s legacy. Death was obviously no obstacle for Tupac’s reign. If Tupac predicted his own death and knew about Trump way back then, it’s obvious that the rapper was clairvoyant. Duh?

This wasn’t a run-of-the mill coincidence. It hit us when we least expected it to. We thought we knew everything about Tupac, until this week. Heck, he puts out more new music than most relevant rappers today. Now, we have MTV footage of the rapper claiming that Donald Trump was greedy.We know this is confusing. We know that Tupac is dead. However, the timing is all too perfect.

Coincidentally, a new video of the rapper declaring Trump greedy resurfaces, just out of the blue? Not that we’re trying to start something, but, Tupac has a knack for remaining relevant; even in death. Let’s take a walk in Tupac’s heavily marketed, esoteric, legendary shoes. They are huge shoes to fill too; shoes that keep being used and never dies, even 20 years after his death. In 2016, Tupac is still relevant. Is he really dead? It’s obvious that Tupac was way before his time.