» Tupac Amaru Shakur aka 2Pac, Makaveli or just Pac was the greatest rapper of all time for many considered the God of Rap. There's no way to talk about West Coast Hip Hop without mentioning the biggest name of this movement, as well as pioneer he is also the most representative of the west coast, carrying the movement's name until the present day, even many years after his death.

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» Pac was born in New York on June 16, 1971 and beyond musician was also an actor and social activist. Most of his songs focused on how to grow in the midst of violence and poverty in ghettos, racism, problems in society and conflicts with other rappers. The Shakur's work is known for defending political equality, economic, social and racial. Prior to joining the artistic career, he was a roadie and alternative hip hop dancer. He became successful when he joined the group Digital Underground.

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» Career start in Pac was shot five times and robbed in a studio hallway in New York. This made Shakur suspected of other figures in the rap industry which sparked the rivalry between the Lestes and Oestes Costas. In addition to these incidents Tupac had several brushes with the law, he was sentenced to prison for sexual abuse, but only served 11 months because their freedom was guaranteed by Suge Knight, CEO of Death Row Records and hitherto partner Dr. Dre. Pac-shaped payment Suge had to record three albums on the label Death Row.

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» 2Pac recorded five studio albums and won eight posthumous albums. Further successes were his musical Dear Mama, California Love, How Do U Want It, Hail Mary and others. His last live performance was on July 4, 1996, he sang the House of Blues with Outlawz, Tha Dogg Pound and Snoop Doggy Dogg. The latter in which he maintained a very strong relationship of friendship, Dogg was present at various times in Tupac's life. Shakur also had a great friendship with Dr. Dre that shook the Death Row Records decline of time and hollow siou Dr. Dre output label, Pac claimed that Dre was receiving much recognition for little work.

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» Tupac died on September 13, 1996. He was watching the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand Las Vegas 7th September 96. After leaving the event Shakur was hit by four fatal shots in his car. After unsuccessful attempts to try to save the rapper he died. Pac was cremated and his ashes were mixed with marijuana and smoked by his friends. Many speculations circulated about who the real killer of 2Pac, Notorious Big many claim that his main rival from the East Coast, was involved in happened. After several investigations family and friends of Notorious proved that the rapper was recording in the studio on the night of the incident. To date the 2Pac killer is a mystery.

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» 2Pac left a legacy that is taken from generation to generation, and today a rapper fan who does not know the great Makaveli have to review his musical concepts. Long life to God Pac!