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Tupac Shakur built his path in music from an early connection to the arts that eventually led him from performing as a backup dancer and roadie to stepping into the spotlight as a rapper whose voice reached across the country. His earliest recognition came through Digital Underground, where he first appeared on the track “Same Song,” which opened the door to a solo career that would develop at remarkable speed. That opportunity set the stage for the release of his debut album, 2Pacalypse Now, which arrived in 1991 and introduced listeners to his focus on social issues, political frustration, and the realities of life in marginalized communities. The album drew significant attention through songs such as “Brenda’s Got a Baby” and “Trapped,” which showed a clear direction in his writing and helped define his place in nineties hip-hop.
His second album, Strictly 4 My N. I. G. G. A. Z., expanded his audience even further. It delivered major singles, including “I Get Around” and “Keep Ya Head Up,” which became some of his most recognized recordings. The success of those songs helped the album reach high chart positions and positioned Tupac as an artist whose work combined commercial success with a strong social message. During this period, he also built his career in film, appearing in projects such as Juice and Poetic Justice, which brought him before movie audiences and broadened his cultural impact.
The momentum continued in 1995 with Me Against the World, which became one of the most critical moments in his career. The album reached number one on the Billboard chart while he was incarcerated, which marked an unprecedented achievement in American music. The single “Dear Mama” received particular acclaim for its emotional depth and honest writing and was later recognized by the Library of Congress for its cultural significance. The album’s success elevated Tupac to a new level of visibility and reinforced his ability to connect with listeners through deeply personal storytelling.
When he signed with Death Row Records, his career moved into its most commercially successful chapter. In 1996, he released the double album All Eyez on Me, which became a milestone in hip hop history. It included major hits such as “California Love” with Dr. Dre and “How Do U Want It,” both of which reached number one on the charts. The album quickly reached multi-platinum status and became widely known for its combination of West Coast production and Tupac’s intense delivery. This period marked his highest level of mainstream exposure as he continued recording at an extraordinary pace.
Later that same year, he released The Don Killuminati: The Seven Day Theory under the name Makaveli. The album was completed in a short time and released posthumously, only weeks after his death. It featured the single “Hail Mary” and presented a darker style while maintaining the urgency and intensity that had defined his work in the final months of his life. The album further demonstrated the volume of material he had created during his time with Death Row Records and foreshadowed the extensive posthumous catalog that would follow.
After his death, an extensive series of releases continued his legacy. Albums such as R U Still Down Remember Me, Still I Rise, Until the End of Time, and Better Dayz compiled previously recorded material and unreleased tracks. These albums kept Tupac’s music active on the charts and preserved his presence within the hip-hop community. His recordings continued to appear in films, soundtracks, and tribute productions, carrying his influence to new generations of listeners.
Tupac also made significant contributions outside of music. His acting career expanded with roles in Above the Rim, Gridlockd, and Bullet. His involvement in community discussions, activism, and commentary on social issues added depth to his public persona and reinforced the impact of his writing. His influence remained strong long after his passing, leading to honors that included induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and continued recognition from institutions and publications for his cultural and artistic contributions.
Through documented achievements in music, film, activism, and cultural influence, Tupac Shakur’s career remains one of the most documented legacies in hip hop. His catalog includes multiple platinum albums, chart-topping singles, landmark awards, and a body of work that continues to be referenced in academic studies, media productions, and ongoing tributes recognizing the historical importance of his life and art.
Complete List Of Tupac Songs From A to Z
- 16 on Death Row – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- 5 Deadly Venomz (featuring Treach, Apache, and Live Squad) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Against All Odds – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Ain’t Hard 2 Find (featuring E-40, B-Legit, C-Bo, and Richie Rich) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- All About U (featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nate Dogg, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal and Dru Down) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- All Eyez on Me (featuring Syke) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- All Out (featuring Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Ambitionz az a Ridah – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- As the World Turns – Still I Rise – 1999
- Baby Don’t Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II) – Still I Rise – 1999
- Ballad of a Dead Soulja – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Better Dayz (featuring Mr. Biggs) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Big Syke Interlude (featuring Big Syke) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Black Cotton (featuring Eminem and Kastro and Young Noble of the Outlawz) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Black Jesuz – Still I Rise – 1999
- Black Starry Night (Interlude) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Blasphemy – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Bomb First (My Second Reply) (featuring E.D.I. and Young Noble) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Breathin’ (featuring Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Brenda’s Got a Baby – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Bury Me a G (featuring Natasha Walker from Y.N.V.) – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- California Love (Remix) (featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- California Love (short radio edit) (featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Can’t C Me (featuring George Clinton) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Can U Get Away – Me Against the World – 1995
- Catchin Feelins (featuring Muszamil & E.D.I., Napoleon & Young Noble from the Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Changed Man (featuring T.I. & Johntá Austin) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Check Out Time (featuring Kurupt and Syke) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Cradle to the Grave – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Crooked Ass Nigga (featuring Stretch) – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Crooked Nigga Too – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Crooked Nigga Too (Raphael Saadiq Remix) (featuring Raphael Saadiq) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Dear Mama – Me Against the World – 1995
- Dear Mama (Remix) (featuring Anthony Hamilton) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Death Around the Corner – Me Against the World – 1995
- Definition of a Thug Nigga – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Do for Love (featuring Eric Williams of Blackstreet) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Don’t Get It Twisted – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Don’t Sleep (featuring Lil’ Scrappy, Nutso, Yaki Kadafi & Stormy) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Don’t Stop (featuring Big Syke, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, E.D.I., Young Noble & Stormy) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Don’t You Trust Me? – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Dumpin’ (featuring Hussein Fatal, Papoose & Carl Thomas) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Enemies with Me (featuring Dramacydal) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Everything They Owe – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Fake Ass Bitches – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Fair Xchange (featuring Jazze Pha) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Fair Xchange (Remix) (featuring Mýa) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Fame (featuring Yaki Kadafi, Kastro, Napoleon & Young Noble from the Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Flex (featuring Live Squad) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… (2023 Expanded Edition) – 2023
- Fu*k All Y’all – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Fu*k Em All (featuring Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Fu*k Friendz – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Fu*kin’ wit the Wrong Nigga – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Fu*k the World – Me Against the World – 1995
- Ghetto Gospel (featuring Elton John) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Ghetto Star (featuring Nutt-So) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Good Life (featuring Big Syke & E.D.I. of the Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Got My Mind Made Up (featuring Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt, Redman, and Method Man) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Guess Who’s Back – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Hail Mary (featuring Outlawz) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Happy Home – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Heaven Ain’t Hard 2 Find – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Heartz of Men – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Heavy in the Game (featuring Richie Rich) – Me Against the World – 1995
- Hell 4 a Hustler – Still I Rise – 1999
- Hellrazor (featuring Stretch & Val Young) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Hennessey (featuring Obie Trice) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Hennessey (Red Spyda Remix) (featuring E.D.I. Mean and Sleepy Brown) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- High Speed – Still I Rise – 1999
- Hold On, Be Strong (featuring Stretch) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Hold Ya Head (featuring Hurt-M-Badd) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Holla at Me – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Holler If Ya Hear Me (featuring Live Squad) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Holler If Ya Hear Me (New York Stretch Mix) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… (2023 Expanded Edition) – 2023
- Homeboyz – Still I Rise – 1999
- How Do U Want It (featuring K-Ci & JoJo) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- How Long Will They Mourn Me? (featuring Nate Dogg) – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- I Ain’t Mad at Cha (featuring Danny Boy) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- I Don’t Give a Fu*k (featuring Pogo) – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- If I Die 2Nite – Me Against the World – 1995
- If My Homie Calls – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- I Get Around (featuring Digital Underground) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- I Get Around (Remix) (featuring Digital Underground) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… (2023 Expanded Edition) – 2023
- I’m Gettin’ Money – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- I’m Losin’ It (featuring Big Syke & Spice 1) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- International (featuring Nipsey Hussle & Young Dre) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Intro – Better Dayz – 2002
- Intro – Me Against the World – 1995
- It Ain’t Easy – Me Against the World – 1995
- I Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- I Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto (Hip-Hop Version) (featuring Maxee) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Just Like Daddy (featuring Outlawz) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Keep Ya Head Up (featuring Dave Hollister) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Keep Ya Head Up (Madukey Remix) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… (2023 Expanded Edition) – 2023
- Killuminati – Still I Rise – 1999
- Krazy (featuring Bad Azz) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- LastOnesLeft (featuring Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Last Wordz (featuring Ice Cube and Ice-T) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Late Night (from Chronic 2000 Still Smokin, featuring DJ Quik & Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Let ‘Em Have It (featuring SKG) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Let ‘Em Have It (Remix) (featuring Left Eye) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Let’s Get It On (featuring Heavy D, Notorious B.I.G., Grand Puba, and Spunk Bigga) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… (2023 Expanded Edition) – 2023
- Letter 2 My Unborn – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Letter to the President (featuring Big Syke) – Still I Rise – 1999
- Let Them Thangs Go – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Lie to Kick It (featuring Richie Rich) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Life Goes On – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Life of an Outlaw (featuring Outlawz) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Lil’ Homies – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Lord Knows – Me Against the World – 1995
- Loyal to the Game (featuring G-Unit) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Loyal to the Game (DJ Quik Remix) (featuring Big Syke) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Mama’s Just a Little Girl (featuring Kimmy Hill) – Better Dayz – 2002
- M.O.B. (featuring Thug Life & Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Me Against the World (featuring Dramacydal) – Me Against the World – 1995
- Me and My Girlfriend – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Military Minds (from The “One Nation” album, featuring Cocoa Brovaz & Buckshot) – Better Dayz – 2002
- My Block (Remix) – Better Dayz – 2002
- My Closest Roaddogz – Until the End of Time – 2001
- N.I.G.G.A. (Never Ignorant, Getting Goals Accomplished) (featuring Jadakiss) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Never B Peace (featuring E.D.I. & Kastro of the Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Never Call U Bitch Again (featuring Tyrese) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Niggaz Nature (Remix) (featuring Lil’ Mo) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- No More Pain – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Nothin’ but Love (featuring Dave Hollister) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Nothing to Lose (featuring Y?N-Vee) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Old School – Me Against the World – 1995
- Only Fear of Death – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Only God Can Judge Me (featuring Rappin’ 4-Tay) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Open Fire (featuring Akshun) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Out on Bail – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Outlaw (featuring Dramacydal) – Me Against the World – 1995
- Outro – Better Dayz – 2002
- Pac’s Life (featuring T.I. & Ashanti) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Pac’s Life (Remix) (featuring Snoop Dogg, T.I., Ashanti & Chris Starr) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Pac’s Theme (Interlude) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Papa’z Song (featuring Wycked) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Papa’z Song (Vibe Tribe Remix) (featuring Wycked and Poppi) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… (2023 Expanded Edition) – 2023
- Part Time Mutha (featuring Angelique) – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Peep Game (featuring Deadly Threat) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Picture Me Rollin’ (featuring Danny Boy, Syke, and CPO) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Playa Cardz Right (Female) (featuring Keyshia Cole) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Playa Cardz Right (Male) (featuring Ludacris & Keon Bryce) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Point the Finga – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Po Nigga Blues (Scott Storch Remix) (featuring Ron Isley) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Pour Out a Little Liquor – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Ratha Be Ya Nigga (featuring Richie Rich) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Ready 4 Whatever (featuring Big Syke) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Rebel of the Underground – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Redemption – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Representin’ 93 – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- Run tha Streetz (featuring Michel’le, Mutah, and Storm) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Runnin’ on E (featuring Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Scared Straight – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Secretz of War – Still I Rise – 1999
- Shit Don’t Stop (featuring Y.N.V.) – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Skandalouz (featuring Nate Dogg) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Sleep (featuring Young Buck & Chamillionaire) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Soldier Like Me (Return of the Soulja) (featuring Eminem) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Shorty Wanna Be a Thug – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- So Many Tears – Me Against the World – 1995
- Something 2 Die 4 (Interlude) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Something Wicked – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Soon As I Get Home (featuring Yaki Kadafi) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Soulja’s Story – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Souljah’s Revenge – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Stay True – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Still Ballin’ (featuring Trick Daddy) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Still I Rise – Still I Rise – 1999
- Str8 Ballin’ – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Street Fame – Better Dayz – 2002
- Street Fame – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Strugglin’ (featuring Live Squad) – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- Tattoo Tears – Still I Rise – 1999
- Teardrops and Closed Caskets (featuring Nate Dogg & Val Young) – Still I Rise – 1999
- Temptations – Me Against the World – 1995
- Tha’ Lunatic (featuring Stretch) – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- The Good Die Young – Still I Rise – 1999
- The Streetz R Deathrow – Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… – 1993
- There U Go (featuring Yaki Kadafi, E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, Napoleon of the Outlawz, Big Syke & Jazze Pha) – Better Dayz – 2002
- They Don’t Give a Fu*k About Us (featuring Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Thug 4 Life – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- This Ain’t Livin’ – Until the End of Time – 2001
- This Life I Lead (featuring Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Thug N U Thug N Me (featuring K-Ci & JoJo) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Thug N U Thug N Me (Remix) (featuring K-Ci & JoJo) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Thugs Get Lonely Too (featuring Nate Dogg) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Thug Passion (featuring Dramacydal, Jewell, and Storm) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Thugz Mansion (featuring Anthony Hamilton) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Thugz Mansion (Acoustic Version) (featuring Nas & J. Phoenix) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Thug Style – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- To Live & Die in L.A. (featuring Val Young) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Toss It Up (featuring Aaron Hall, Danny Boy, K-Ci & JoJo) – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Trapped – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Tradin’ War Stories (featuring Dramacydal, C-Bo, and Storm) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted (featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- U Can Be Touched – Still I Rise – 1999
- U Can Call (featuring Jazze Pha) – Better Dayz – 2002
- U Don’t Have 2 Worry (featuring Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Under Pressure – Thug Life, Volume I – 1994
- Until the End of Time (featuring R.L. Huggar of Next) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Until the End of Time (RP Remix) (featuring Richard Page) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- The Uppercut (featuring E.D.I. Mean and Young Noble of the Outlawz) – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Untouchable (Swizz Beatz Remix) (featuring Krayzie Bone) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Untouchable (featuring Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal & Gravy) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- Violent – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- What’z Next (featuring A3 & Jay Rock) – Pac’s Life – 2006
- What’z Ya Phone # (featuring Danny Boy) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Whatcha Gonna Do (featuring Kastro & Young Noble of the Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- When I Get Free – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- When I Get Free (featuring J. Valentine) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- When I Get Free II (featuring Yaki Kadafi) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- When Thugz Cry – Until the End of Time – 2001
- When We Ride on Our Enemies – Better Dayz – 2002
- When We Ride (featuring Outlaw Immortalz) – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Where Do We Go from Here (Interlude) – R U Still Down? (Remember Me) – 1997
- White Man’z World – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory – 1996
- Who Do U Believe In (from Chronic 2000 Still Smokin, featuring Yaki Kadafi from the Outlawz) – Better Dayz – 2002
- Who Do You Love? – Loyal to the Game – 2004
- Why U Turn on Me – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Wonda Why They Call U Bytch – All Eyez on Me – 1996
- Words 2 My First Born (featuring Above the Law) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Words of Wisdom – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- World Wide Mob Figgaz (featuring Outlawz) – Until the End of Time – 2001
- Y’all Don’t Know Us – Still I Rise – 1999
- Young Black Male – 2Pacalypse Now – 1991
- Young Niggaz – Me Against the World – 1995
Albums
2Pacalypse Now (1991)
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z… (1993)
Thug Life, Volume I with Thug Life (1994)
Me Against the World (1995)
All Eyez on Me (1996)
The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory (1996) (as Makaveli)
R U Still Down? (Remember Me) (1997)
Still I Rise with Outlawz (1999)
Until the End of Time (2001)
Better Dayz (2002)
Loyal to the Game (2004)
Pac’s Life (2006)
Top 10 Tupac Shakur 2Pac Songs Of All Time
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