Early Life
When was Tupac Born?
June 16, 1971
What did Tupac do after high school?
Pac became a roadie and backup dancer for a group named Digital Underground in 1990.
True or False:
Tupac was a highly influential figure in hip-hop and his music continues to be widely sampled and referenced by other artists. His impact on the genre has been acknowledged by many of his contemporaries and he has been credited with helping to shape the sound and style of modern hip-hop.
True!!!!
Was Tupac a charitable person?
Yes, Tupac was a philanthropist and donated to various charities, including the United Negro College Fund.
True or False:
Tupac Shakur grew up in the trenches of Chicago.
False.
Tupac grew up in Harlem and settled in Baltimore with his family as a teenager.
What was the name of Tupac's first single?
"Same Song"
True or False:
Tupac was a pioneer of eastern rap.
False,
Tupac was a pioneer of West Coast rap and helped to bring the genre to mainstream prominence.
What Famous Writer was Tupac very fond of... Someone who he often referenced in his lyrics.
Shakespeare!
True or False:
Tupac and Jada Pinkett Smith were close friends from a young age.
True!
When Tupac moved to Maryland he and Jada met and became extremely close with each other creating a lifelong bond.
What was the name of Tupac's first album?
"2Pacalypse Now"
Tupac was an activist who often spoke out about what topics?
Police Brutality, Racism, Poverty, and women's rights.
Madonna
Was Tupac interested in music from a young age?
Yes.
Pac grew up infatuated with music and in high school he studied poetry, theater, and music in high school.
Where did his first music credit appear and when was it released?
His first music credit appeared in the film "Nothing but Trouble" in 1991.
Tupac was the first solo rapper to ever receive what honor?
Tupac was the first solo rapper ever to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What is a famous film that Tupac appeared in?
"Above The Rim"
What prestigious school did Tupac attend in Maryland?
The Prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts.
What was Tupac's First Big Hit?
"I Get Around" released in 1993 and peaked No. 11 on the chart.
What album of Tupac's went Diamond?
"All Eyez on Me"
The Black Panther Party!