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Tupac Shakur 투팍 샤커

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Tupac Amaru Shakur ( TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; Spanish: Túpac; born Parish Lesane Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century, and a prominent political activist for Black America. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Some of Shakur's music addressed social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of African Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.

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Tupac Shakur (투팍 샤커) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Death Row Records.

Details

• Genre: West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, political hip-hop
• Awards: Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap Album, American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, MOBO Awards for Best Video
• Birth Name: Lesane Parish Crooks
• Born: June 16, 1971
• Died: September 13, 1996
• Professions: rapper and actor
• Records Sold: more than 75 million

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Tupac Shakur; KoreaAPI uses 투팍 샤커 (chosen by source authority).

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