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Tupac Shakur

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ComposerLyricist 1971–1996

Tupac Amaru Shakur ( TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century, and a prominent political activist for Black America. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Some of Shakur's music addressed social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of African Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics. Shakur was born in New York City to parents who were Black Panther Party members. Raised by his mother, Afeni Sh…

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  • UP AGAINST THE WIND by Michael Develle Winn; Director, Rosemary K. Andress; Set, Narelle Sissons; Costumes, Olu-Orondava Mumford; Lighting, Peter West; Sound, Jerry M. Yager; Music, Jonathan Sanborn; Stage Manager, Jason Scott Eagan Cast: Olubunmi Banjoko (The Girl/ Lee Lee), David Brown Jr. (Record Store Clerk), Kevin Daniels (Suge Knigh…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2000-01 Season, v. 57 (Willis).txt

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