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Also Known As Lesane Parish Crooks • Tupac Amaru Shakur • Makaveli • 2Pac
Born June 16, 1971 • New York City • New York
Died September 13, 1996 (aged 25) • Las Vegas • Nevada
Notable Works “All Eyez on Me”

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