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Tupac Shakur's life in pictures

Tupac Shakur is widely considered a pivotal figure in the development of hip-hop, and has influenced countless musicians in the years since he was gunned down aged only 25.

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Shakur was born Lesane Parish Crooks in New York City in 1971
News imageGetty Images Tupac Shakur (right) and Flavor FlavGetty Images
Shakur (right) - pictured alongside Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav - started performing at a young age, originally under the name MC New York
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Tupac, whose stage name was stylised as 2Pac, released his debut album in 1991, quickly rising to fame
News imageWireImage via Getty Images Here Shakur (right) is seen with Snoop Dogg at the 23rd annual American Music Awards in January 1996WireImage via Getty Images
Here Shakur (right) is seen with Snoop Dogg at the 23rd annual American Music Awards in January 1996
News imageGetty Images Tupac Shakur performs in 1994Getty Images
The New-York born rapper moved to San Francisco in 1988, becoming closely associated with West Coast hip hop
News imageGetty Images Tupac Shakur poses for a mug shot for the New York State Department in 1995Getty Images
Tupac's was later involved in gang violence, and had several convictions

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