Tupac shook up the society and developed a tremendous following from his debut performance with the rap group Digital Underground to leading parts in Hollywood films and his last, blockbuster studio album, "All Eyez on Me." Here are the most significant milestones in Tupac Shakur's career that led up to his death: 1989: Born July 16th in Bronx, New York City. 1992-1994: Participates in school band while attending East Martin Luther King High School in Brooklyn. 1995: Begins studying art at California State University, Long Beach. 1996: Leaves college to focus on his music career. 1997: Forms hip hop group Outlawz with DJ Evil E and Maseo after being released from jail. They release an independent record called "No Fear Inc.". 1998: Signs with Aftermath Entertainment, run by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. His first single "Get Back" becomes a hit online. 1999: Releases his first solo album, '2gether,' which includes the popular track 'Oh My God.' 2000: Tours Europe with Dr. Dre's group NWA after their leader Death Row Records is shut down due to financial problems. 2001: Starts his own label, All Eyez On Me Records.