Tupac Amaru Shakur, age 25

Lost to gun violence on September 13, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tupac, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Much of Shakur's work has been noted for addressing contemporary social issues that plagued inner cities, and he is considered a symbol of resistance and activism against inequality.

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