Tupac’s Rap Career
Tupac Shakur was one of the most prolific rappers of all time. He was a major influence in the hip-hop culture and he is considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. But just how long did Tupac’s rap career last?
Early Years
Tupac began his rap career in 1991 at the age of 19 with his debut album 2Pacalypse Now. He then went on to release four more albums as a solo artist by 1996. He was featured on a number of other albums and was part of the rap group Thug Life. By the time of his death in 1996 he had released six albums, four as a solo artist and two as part of Thug Life.
Highest Charting Albums
Tupac’s highest charting albums during his career were Me Against the World in 1995, which was certified five times platinum, and All Eyez On Me in 1996, which was certified nine times platinum. His albums Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., The 7 Day Theory and R U Still Down? (Remember Me) were all certified four times platinum.
Posthumous Releases
Tupac’s rap career lasted from 1991 until 1996, however, there have been a number of posthumous releases of his work. His albums The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory and R U Still Down? (Remember Me) were both released in 1997, and then in 2001 Until the End of Time was released.
Summary of Tupac’s Rap Career
Tupac’s rap career spanned five years, from 1991 to 1996, during which time he released six albums, four as a solo artist and two as part of Thug Life. His highest selling albums were Me Against the World and All Eyez On Me, which were both certified multi-platinum multiple times. There were also a number of posthumous releases of Tupac’s work after his death in 1996.
In total, Tupac’s rap career spanned five years.
