26 Photos To Remember The Legendary Tupac Shakur On The Anniversary Of His Death

It has been 25 years since Tupac's death, but his legacy still lives on today.

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Kirsten Chilstrom
by Kirsten Chilstrom

BuzzFeed News Photo Editor

On Sept. 13, 1996, Tupac Shakur died after being wounded in a drive-by shooting six days earlier in Las Vegas. Though there have been numerous police investigations into the crime, no one has ever been charged. If he were alive today, the rap legend would be 50 years old.

Tupac was no stranger to the Billboard charts or the big screen; his hits include “California Love,” “Changes,” and “Hit 'Em Up.” Here are some photos that show off his indelible style.

Tupac smiles and wears a bandana, knit vest, and denim shirt
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Tupac Shakur backstage after performing at the Regal Theater in Chicago in March 1994

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Rappers Nas, Tupac Shakur, and Redman at Club Amazon in New York City, July 23, 1993

Tupac stands behind a lectern, speaks into a microphone, and gestures with his hand, standing next to Snoop Dogg in a suit
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Shakur speaks as rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg listens during a voter registration rally in South Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1996.

A close-up of Tupac's face, wearing a backward cap, rings, and a wristwatch
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Tupac in Oakland, January 1992

Three men smile and lean forward to talk into microphones
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Tupac and close friend Shock G talk on a radio show in 1991.

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Tupac on the set of Above the Rim in Harlem in 1993

Tupac, wearing an Oakland A's jersey, holds Janet Jackson in a photo studio
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Janet Jackson and Tupac, costars of Poetic Justice, 1993

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Snoop Dogg and Tupac attend the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall

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Tupac at the Paris Theater in New York City, November 1994

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Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac in early 1996

Tupac on a stage with other people raps into a microphone above a crowd of fans
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Tupac performs onstage at the Palladium on July 23, 1993, in New York.

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Tupac arrives at LAX, May 1994.

Tupac gives the finger to the camera
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From left: The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, and Redman backstage at Club Amazon on July 23, 1993, in New York City

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From left: Tupac, MC Hammer, and Snoop Dogg at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, January 1996

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Tupac attends the 10th Annual Soul Train Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, March 29, 1996.

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Tupac with Chuck D of Public Enemy in New York City, 1993

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Humpty Hump (Shock G's alter ego) and Tupac perform at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, July 1990.

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Tupac walks the red carpet in Los Angeles for the Poetic Justice premiere.

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Tupac at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, 1994

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Tupac and members of the band Kiss present the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group Award at the Grammys in Los Angeles, Feb. 26, 1996.

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Tupac in a scene from the film Gridlock'd

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Tupac at a party for Red Rock West in April 1994

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Tupac at the Wiltern venue in Los Angeles, September 1993

Tupac lifts his shirt to reveal a "thug life" tattoo across his abs
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Tupac outside Nello in New York City, November 1994

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Tupac in Oakland, January 1992


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