When you hear the name Tupac Amaru Shakur (2pac), you think of a rapper, maybe a “Thug”. But Tupac didn't rap, he was also a poet. There is much more to his life than rap. Tupac made a positive impact on society with his lyrics in his songs and singing. He was more than just a rapper.Tupac was born on June 16, 1971 to Afeni Shakur in New York. Her real name is Lesane Parish Crooks. Tupac was primarily raised by his mother, as his father didn't have much to do with him when he was born. Tupac spent his early years in Harlem in 1984. His family soon moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he became friends with Jada Pinkett Smith. (Brief Biography of Tupac) Tupac went to Tamalpais High School in June 1988 when his family moved to Marin City, California. Tupac attended the School of the Arts in Baltimore where he learned to dance and perform ballet. Tupac was also exposed to plays like Shakespeare and Broadway plays. If Tupac hadn't done these plays, he would have been a totally different person. (Tupac Biography)Tupac went to prison in 1995 for a crime he committed...