Tupac Shakur Passed Away In 1996; His Presence In The Music Industry Before And After Death
Tupac Amaru Shakur, born Lesane Parish Crooks, was an American rapper and actor. His name Tupac Amaru, named by his mother, means 'Shining Serpent'. Popularly known by his stage name Tupac, 2pac, and Makaveli, he began his journey as a rapper in 1987 at the age of only 16. Tupac has sold over 75 million records, which makes him one of the best selling music artists of all time.
Fatally wounded at the age of 25 over a small brawl at the Las Vegas, Shakur is consistently ranked as the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. In 2017, Rolling Stone placed him in the 86th position on its list of 'The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. Tupac, who already had worth in millions, even after his death has been earning money beyond his grave.
How He Created Name and Fortune?
Tupac Shakur started with small as a roadie, backup dancer and as an MC before getting into rap. He recorded his first album in 1987; his career only took off 3/4 years later in the early 1990s. Tupac Shakur in 1991 gave his voice in the soundtrack 'Same Song' for the movie Nothing But Trouble.
Shakur, who was raised in the ghetto area of Oakland, California, had influences from it. His songs' themes usually revolved around the violence and hardship in the inner cities, racism, and other social issues.
Besides his solo career, he was also involved with some groups. He was also associated with the music group Digital Underground.
Shakur also made money appearing in the movies from time to time. His first movie debut was a cameo appearance in 1991 movie Nothing but Trouble, where he had also lent his voice for the movie's soundtrack ‘Same Song’.
Later, he appeared in many movies including Juice (1992, his first starring role), Poetic Justice (1993) opposite Janet Jackson, Above the Rim (1994), Bullet (1996) and others.
Making Money Even After Death: Net Worth
His posthumous studio album All Eyez on Me, also his fourth studio album that he had recorded on October 1995, was later released by the Death Row Records and Interscope Records.
After just 2 months in April 1996, it was certified 5x Platinum and 9× platinum in 1998. The album which had Billboard Hot 100 number one singles 'How Do U Want It' and 'California Love' is also regarded as the crowning achievements of the 1990s rap music.
25-year-old Tupac, whose net worth was around $40 million before his death, has earned a lot of money posthumously. His 7 out of total 11 album records were released after his death. There is also a biopic movie about him, All Eyez on Me (2015).
In 2011, it was said that his estate only made $3.5 million. Tupac gains money from his music and also from his estate/properties. After his death in 2006, he has earned around $31.5 million, according to TheRichest, which tracks celebrity earnings. His cumulative net worth before and after his death amount to $71.5 million.
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