On his fourth album, the iconic rapper embraced the villain role and his status as Death Row’s newest superstar, but beneath all of the rage, there is a sense of pain, as well as purpose.

J. Cole channels 2Pac and Biggie on a track for his new album, exploring alternate rap history with empathy, insight, and ...

All Eyez On Me immediately made history as the first double full length solo Hip Hop studio album, a bold move that reflected Pac’s unmatched work ethic and the massive creative energy he poured into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. 2Pac’s single "How Do U Want It" is a hit all over again in America ...

Tupac Shakur Dropped 'Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…' LP 33 Years Ago Tupac 'Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…' 33 Yrs Ago ...

Three of the artists being honored this year died before reaching 30. Another made it to 100.

CHICAGO - MARCH 1994: Rapper Tupac Shakur poses for photos backstage after his performance at the Regal Theater in Chicago, Illinois in March 1994. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) It’s been ...

The singer credits boyfriend A.E. for putting her on to the rap legend. By Michael Saponara Cher has an unlikely favorite artist these days as she showed love to one of rap’s late West Coast legends.

In the years leading up to 1995, 2Pac had built quite a resume. His first two albums – “2Pacalypse Now” and “Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z…” – received solid reviews. Meanwhile, standout appearances in ...