On September 7, 1996, American rapper, actor, and producer Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident occurred at 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane, after Shakur had attended the Bruce Seldon vs. Mike Tyson boxing match at the MGM Grand.
Shakur was riding in the passenger seat of a black BMW 750iL driven by Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight when a white Cadillac pulled up beside them and fired multiple rounds into the car. Shakur was hit four times, twice in the chest, once in the arm, and once in the thigh. He was rushed to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, where he underwent surgery and was placed on life support.
Despite initial reports that his injuries were not life-threatening, Shakur's condition worsened, and he died six days later, on September 13, 1996, at the age of 25. His death sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community and sparked numerous conspiracy theories about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential and iconic figures in the history of hip-hop music. His raw, socially conscious lyrics and charismatic personality made him a cultural icon and a voice for a generation. His untimely death cut short a promising career and left a lasting impact on the music world. To this day, Shakur's murder remains unsolved, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence artists and fans around the globe.
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