Fans mark Tupac’s birthday, remembering legendary rapper
Posted June 16, 2019 6:52 pm.
Tributes are pouring in around the world, as one of the greatest rappers and music icons of all time is remembered on his birthday.
Tupac Shakur would have been 48-years-old today.
Happy Birthday #TupacShakur! He would have been 48 years old today. One of hip-hop’s most powerful and iconic figures. Gone, but never forgotten.
R.I.P. #thuglife pic.twitter.com/KMoJcbrbh3— Red Harlow (@IvPhantomIx) June 16, 2019
Much of his music addressed contemporary social issues, based on race and inequality.
He was born in Harlem, and had an extensive career that addressed contemporary social issues.
“For every dark night, there’s a brighter day.”
Happy Birthday to the legend, #TupacShakur his legacy still lives on pic.twitter.com/AzM8Md5xtO— ａｎｉｓａ (@anisa_mo626) June 16, 2019
In 1996, he was shot by an unknown person in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, and died from his wounds, but his legacy lives on.
Tupac is still one of the best-selling music artists of all time, selling more than 75 million records worldwide.
All eyez on the birthday boy, #TupacShakur. His legacy of greatness lives on. RIP. pic.twitter.com/LJ8SdqC13Q
— Jermaine Watkins (@JermaineWatkins) June 16, 2019
