Tupac Shakur's Influence On The Rap Industry

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Tupac used a style of rap, the way he dressed and his poetry to change the rap industry and changed the way a lot of people seen life for a better way. Tupac Shakur is a rapper who is best known for his contributions to the industry, his rivalry with Biggie Smalls, and bringing rap into the mainstream. He also is well known for creating what we know today as West Coast rap. Sadly, Tupac was murdered and there is no clear evidence as to who did it. Some conspiracy theorists believe he is still alive somewhere, but we may never know the truth.
Tupac shakur was born june 16 1971. He was raised by a single mom which influenced him to even write a very popular song called, “Dear Momma.” She was an activist for African American people, and moved

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