Shakur
Shakur is an Arabic name meaning "thankful" or "grateful," derived from the same root as the word for gratitude in Islamic tradition.
In Western contexts, the name is most strongly associated with Tupac Shakur, the influential American rapper and actor whose work in the 1990s helped define West Coast hip-hop.
The surname has become culturally iconic, often referenced in discussions of hip-hop history and the genre's golden era.
Quick sharp blow
- lyricsWritten words for music
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- versesLines of poetry
- beatsPulses or defeats
rhymes · MC · storytelling · freestyle · sampling · mixtape · emcee · hooks
Deceased hip-hop icon
- Death Row RecordsNineties hip-hop powerhouse
- thug lifeGlorified outlaw existence
- cultural impactEffect on shared values
- activismDirect effort for reform
rap
Quick sharp blow
beats · rhymes · MC · storytelling · freestyle · sampling · mixtape · emcee · hooks · bassline
Tupac
Deceased hip-hop icon
- Death Row RecordsNineties hip-hop powerhouse
- thug lifeGlorified outlaw existence
- cultural impactEffect on shared values
activism · social commentary · resilience · iconic · gangsta rap
family
Related people together
genealogy · kinship · African roots · identity · clan · bloodline · descendants
ShakurThe Notorious B.I.G.
- Tupac Shakur
- sugar shakerContainer for dispensing sweetener