On his fourth album, the iconic rapper embraced the villain role and his status as Death Row’s newest superstar, but beneath all of the rage, there is a sense of pain, as well as purpose.

The Outlawz Immortalz were running with 2Pac when it was him against the world. Hand-picked by the legendary rapper as his heir apparents, the crew of New Jersey and California MCs, mostly nicknamed ...

2Pac earns a surprise modern hit as “Hit ’Em Up” debuts on a Billboard chart, adding another posthumous milestone to the rapper's already impressive legacy. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: American rapper, ...

J. Cole channels 2Pac and Biggie on a track for his new album, exploring alternate rap history with empathy, insight, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. 2Pac’s single "How Do U Want It" is a hit all over again in America ...

Three of the artists being honored this year died before reaching 30. Another made it to 100.

2Pac, also known as Makaveli, and of course Tupac Shakur, lives in hip-hop lore with a legacy of powerful albums that shaped the genre and enhanced perspective on both personal storytelling and ...

All Eyez On Me immediately made history as the first double full length solo Hip Hop studio album, a bold move that reflected Pac’s unmatched work ethic and the massive creative energy he poured into ...

The singer credits boyfriend A.E. for putting her on to the rap legend. By Michael Saponara Cher has an unlikely favorite artist these days as she showed love to one of rap’s late West Coast legends.

In the years leading up to 1995, 2Pac had built quite a resume. His first two albums – “2Pacalypse Now” and “Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…” – received solid reviews. Meanwhile, standout appearances in ...