Tupac Shakur's life in pictures

29 September 2023

Tupac Shakur is widely considered a pivotal figure in the development of hip-hop, and has influenced countless musicians in the years since he was gunned down aged only 25.

News image — Shakur was born Lesane Parish Crooks in New York City in 1971

Getty Images Tupac Shakur performs at a concert — Shakur was born Lesane Parish Crooks in New York City in 1971

Getty Images Tupac Shakur (right) and Flavor Flav — Shakur (right) - pictured alongside Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav - started performing at a young age, originally under the name MC New York

Getty Images Tupac Shakur — Tupac, whose stage name was stylised as 2Pac, released his debut album in 1991, quickly rising to fame

WireImage via Getty Images Here Shakur (right) is seen with Snoop Dogg at the 23rd annual American Music Awards in January 1996 — Here Shakur (right) is seen with Snoop Dogg at the 23rd annual American Music Awards in January 1996

Getty Images Tupac Shakur performs in 1994 — The New-York born rapper moved to San Francisco in 1988, becoming closely associated with West Coast hip hop

Getty Images Tupac Shakur poses for a mug shot for the New York State Department in 1995 — Tupac's was later involved in gang violence, and had several convictions

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