If you are a fan of hip hop music, then you probably know who 2pac is. He is a great rap artist who started his career in the late 1980s. His early career saw him make a lot of noise, and he was a very famous rapper. However, it is not known for sure how tall he was.
Height
Tupac’s height has been an interesting subject to discuss. The rapper’s slim build may have made him seem smaller than he was. However, he was one of the few rappers of his era to weigh over 200 pounds. Despite his slender physique, he often made use of his size to intimidate his opponents.
As a tall rapper, Tupac often referenced his height in songs. He also used it to his advantage in fights. For example, his shoes added a little over half an inch to his height.
Another way in which the rapper was notable was his mugshot. While the mugshot is impressive in itself, it does not tell the full story. If taken with thicker shoes, it could be misleading. And when he was barefoot, it is conceivable that Tupac would have been closer to 5’9.5″ or even a full foot shorter than he was.
Weight
It’s no secret that Tupac Amaru Shakur was one of the greatest rappers of all time, but his height was a subject of considerable debate. Despite his diminutive stature, he managed to produce a plethora of songs that impacted not just the hip hop community, but the masses as a whole.
For a time, Tupac’s weight was also an issue. In his heyday, it was thought that his weight could be in the hundreds of pounds, but it was actually closer to the mid-to-late fifties. On the bright side, Tupac was a pretty fit guy. His height was measured to be about 5 feet 9.5 inches, which is pretty average for a guy his size.
The foxy Tupac is no longer with us, but his music has a way of transcending the sex barriers. Even his short stint with the queen of pop wasn’t a total write off.
Early life
The life of Tupac Amaru Shakur was filled with adversity and tragedy. When he was only 17 years old, he became an outspoken advocate for the poor in America. His lyrics often dealt with racism and the hardships of growing up in ghettos.
He was a gifted rapper, poet, actor and singer. Before he was born, his mother separated with his father. During the early years of his life, he lived in Oakland, California and Marin City, California. Eventually, the family moved to Baltimore, Maryland.
By age twelve, he was enrolled in the 127th Street Repertory Ensemble in Harlem. When he was a sophomore at Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in Baltimore, he began studying ballet and theater. Several of his peers also grew to appreciate his love of literature.
Early rap career
In the early rap career of 2Pac, he had a lot of legal problems. He faced multiple criminal and civil cases. However, he earned the admiration of music fans. During the ’90s, he made his mark with albums like All Eyez On Me and Me Against the World.
The former MC of the Digital Underground was born in Oakland, California and raised by a mother who was a member of the Black Panther Party. In the late 1980s, he became a rapper and actor. His style reflected his social consciousness and Afrocentrism.
During his first few years, Tupac worked as a dancer and roadie. He also studied acting at the Baltimore School for the Arts. At age 13, he was offered a record contract by a manager.
Death
The death of 2pac was one of the many stories that broke during COVID-19. According to a report, there are two videos that depict what happened. In one of them, the rapper is posing as Jesus Christ. While in the other, he’s dying in a drive-by shooting. So, what’s the real story?
First off, the video is garbled. It starts off with a car that looks like it has bullet holes in the windshield. As you continue to watch, you see the same car being driven by a different person. That person is actually Suge Knight, who is the CEO/producer of Death Row Recordz.
However, 2Pac did not die immediately. He died six days later from injuries. His body was cremated.
According to some accounts, the rapper had a heated dispute with Orlando ‘Baby Lane’ Anderson in Las Vegas. Apparently, Anderson had stolen his chain. Baby Lane killed 2Pac in retaliation.