Tupac Shakur, known simply as 2Pac, was a prolific and influential American rapper and actor. Born in 1971, he rose to fame in the 1990s with his powerful lyrics and social commentary. His music touched on themes of poverty, racism, and inequality, resonating with a broad audience. Even years after his tragic death in 1996, 2Pac’s legacy endures as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time.