Tupac Shakur Wiki

* That his stage name 2Pac was tattooed on the left side of his chest? He was 18 years old when he got it.
* That he studied drama, ballet, and dance at Baltimore School for the Arts? It was also the place where he became friends with Jada Pinkett Smith.
* That his role in *Juice* became his breakthrough and major debut as an actor? Initially he wasn't even considered for the role, but entered the casting director's office to audition.
* That he was a roadie and dancer for Digital Underground before joining the group? He also formed the hip hop collective Strictly Dope with fellow rapper Ray Luv and, later on, founded Outlawz.
* That he once dated Madonna? According to a letter he wrote while in prison, he broke things off because of their difference in race, not wanting to jeopardize her career or let the Black community down.
* That he auditioned for *Forrest Gump*? He read the part of Bubba but the role was given to Mykelti Williamson instead.
* That in November 1994, he was robbed and shot five times? One of the shooters, Dexter Isaac, admitted it was given by the orders of record executive James "Jimmy Henchman" Rosemond. 2Pac would sing in "Against All Odds," 'Promised to payback, Jimmy Henchman, in due time.'
* That gang member Orlando Anderson was rumored to be Tupac's killer? He was the prime suspect who was also a Crips gang member.
* That his alter-ego, Makaveli, was named after Niccolo Machiavelli? Machiavelli was quoted, "Fake your death to fool your enemies," which is why some believe Tupac is alive.
* That he has been cited as an inspiration by rappers J. Cole, The Game, Eminem, Meek Mill, and Kendrick Lamar?

**Lakeith Stanfield on Why 2Pac Is One of His Favorite Rappers Ever - Complex - - 2024/01/24 19:38**

Lakeith Stanfield on Why 2Pac Is One of His Favorite Rappers Ever  Complex...

**A 1992 concert ticket signed by Tupac Shakur is up for auction - REVOLT - - 2024/01/24 16:46**

A 1992 concert ticket signed by Tupac Shakur is up for auction  REVOLT2Pac: Autographed Concert Ticket From '2Pacalypse Now' Era Up For Auction  HipHopDX2pac Ticket Autographed By The Late Rapper To B...

**Jasmine Guy: Emmys, The Arts, Tupac Shakur and More! | Ryan Cameron Uncensored - Black America Web - - 2024/01/23 20:30**

Jasmine Guy: Emmys, The Arts, Tupac Shakur and More! | Ryan Cameron Uncensored  Black America Web...

**Boosie Badazz Says Suge Knight Tried To Sign Him As The “Next 2Pac” - Vibe - - 2024/01/23 18:43**

Boosie Badazz Says Suge Knight Tried To Sign Him As The “Next 2Pac”  Vibe...

**Former gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur gets new lawyer who points to 'historic' trial - Yahoo News - - 2024/01/22 21:46**

Former gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur gets new lawyer who points to 'historic' trial  Yahoo NewsView Full Coverage on Google News...

**Suge Knight appears to diss Eminem regarding 2Pac album 'flop' - Rhyme Junkie - - 2024/01/18 11:11**

Suge Knight appears to diss Eminem regarding 2Pac album 'flop'  Rhyme Junkie...

**New Tupac Featuring Cardi B In The Works From Katt Williams - UPROXX - - 2024/01/17 17:19**

New Tupac Featuring Cardi B In The Works From Katt Williams  UPROXX...

**2Pac Is Back On The Billboard Charts - Forbes - - 2024/01/16 16:00**

2Pac Is Back On The Billboard Charts  Forbes...

**Former gang leader charged in killing of Tupac Shakur allowed $750K bail, house arrest - Police News - - 2024/01/13 08:00**

Former gang leader charged in killing of Tupac Shakur allowed $750K bail, house arrest  Police NewsSuspected Famous US Rapper, Tupac's Killer Keffe D Gets $750,000 Bail  Naija Nigeria News | Gistmania...

**Ex-gang leader plans to ask for house arrest before trial in Tupac Shakur case - The Associated Press - - 2024/01/02 08:00**

Ex-gang leader plans to ask for house arrest before trial in Tupac Shakur case  The Associated Press...