Tupac Shakur or Tupac Amaru Shakur, born in born Lesane Parish Crooks , June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage name is 2Pac and Makaveli , was an American rapper and actor. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time. He became a central figure in West Coast hip hop , introducing social issues in the genre at a time when gangsta rap was dominant in the mainstream. In October 1991, Shakur filed a $10-million civil suit against the Oakland Police Department , alleging that the police brutally beat him for jaywalking . Shakur received approximately $43,000 in settlement money, much of which went to pay his lawyer. On August 22, 1992, in Marin City, Shakur performed at an outdoor festival and stayed for an hour afterward signing autographs and pictures. A confrontation occurred and Shakur drew a legally registered Colt Mustang , and allegedly dropped it. As it was picked up by a member of his entourage, a bu
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