Tupac Amaru Shakur (1971-1996) was an American rapper and actor. Born in East Harlem, New York, he moved to California in his teens, where he began his music career. His discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as "Me Against the World" (1995) and "All Eyez on Me" (1996). Tupac was known for his lyrical skill, energetic performances, and his ability to convey raw emotions in his music. He also acted in films such as "Juice" (1992) and "Poetic Justice" (1993). His life was tragically cut short by a murder in Las Vegas, Nevada.