Shakur was born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, Upper Manhattan, New York City. While born Lesane Parish Crooks, at age one he was … See more

In his 1995 interview with Vibe magazine, Shakur listed Jada Pinkett, Jasmine Guy, Treach and Mickey Rourke among the people who were … See more

On the night of September 7, 1996, Shakur was in Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the Bruce Seldon vs. Mike Tyson boxing match with … See more

MC New York
Shakur began recording under the stage name MC New York in 1989. That year, he began attending … See more

Shakur's first film appearance was in the 1991 film Nothing but Trouble, a cameo by the Digital Underground. In 1992, he starred in See more

Sexual assault case, prison sentence, appeal and release
In November 1993, Shakur and two other men were charged … See more

Musical style
Shakur's music and philosophical outlook were deeply influenced by a wide range of American, See more