tupac shakur was born 1971 and was an american rapper, poet, and actor. are you familiar?
I've heard of him. He's dead, right?
yes he is currently but he has sold ver 75 mllion records worldwide. hes one of the best selling music artists of all time!
Wow, that's a lot of records. Do you know how long ago he died?
i want to say somewhere in the 1990s but not exactly sure. but interesting thin he was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in his first year of eligibility in 2017. he made quite a splash in this world
Why did it make such a splash?
because it was impactful. most of the themes in his songs revolved around violence and hardship in urban cities, racism, and other social issues. people listened when he spoke
What were some of his most popular songs? I'm wondering if I'd recognize the name of any of them.
his double disc albums all eyez on me and greatist hits are among some of the best selling albums in the us. one song i know my cousin likes is dear mama
Hmm, I don't think I recognize any of those. But it sounds like he was culturally very significant!