![]() Many new albums and compilations have continued his career posthumously, with "Changes" getting massive airplay in 1999. and Bad Boy Records for the highly controversial The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. Numerous theories continue to surround his murder some blame Bad Boy, others think Suge set him up, while legions of believers think he is still alive. Tupac Shakur was inspired by Nicolo Machiavelli, the Renaissance-era political scientist who detailed war strategy in The Prince.The West Coast rapper adopted the Makaveli alias at the height of his beef with the Notorious B.I.G. ![]() ![]() On September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot repeatedly in Las Vegas and died six days later. Bailed out by Suge Knight, his Death Row premiere All Eyez On Me - the first hip-hop double album - featured the hit "California Love" and easily went multiplatinum. Me Against The World (1995) debuted at No. In 1994 he released Thug Life, was shot several times in NYC, and was convicted of sexual assault. His second album contained the player anthem "I Get Around" and the ode to struggling sisters "Keep Your Head Up." In addition to his rising celebrity status, Tupac also saw numerous run-ins with both sides of the law. He released his first album 2Pacalypse Now in 1991, followed by starring roles in the films Juice and Poetic Justice. out the way and Tupac’s best friend in prison for the next 15 years, unreleased music is coming out soon. The Oakland emcee got his start as a dancer with Digital Underground before making his mark as a top-notch actor and hugely successful solo artist. One of the most idolized and imitated figures in the rap game, the legacy of Tupac Shakur is truly monumental.
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