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Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in East Harlem, New York City.
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Tupac released his first solo album 2Pacalypse Now, featuring political and social themes.
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Tupac starred in his first major film, Juice, playing the role of Bishop.
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He was sentenced to prison after being convicted of assault-related charges.
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After being released on bail by Suge Knight, Tupac signed with Death Row Records.
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Tupac released his double album, All Eyez on Me, one of the best-selling rap albums ever.
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Tupac was shot multiple times after a Mike Tyson boxing match in Las Vegas.
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Tupac died six days after the shooting, at age 25.