Tupac Shakur Death Anniversary: Famous Lyrics To Remember The Rap Icon

Sunday marks the death anniversary of renowned rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur who was fatally shot in 1996 at the age of 25.

Born in 1971, the rapper grew up in New York and later moved to Baltimore where he enrolled in the High School of Performing Arts to study acting. He eventually dropped out at moved to California. His solo recording career began in 1991 with the album ''2Pacalypse Now." Following the success, he released several songs that topped the Billboard charts.

Shakur, born Lesane Parish Crooks, had several stage-names including 2Pac, Pac and Makaveli. He died in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.

Here are some of the rap legend’s famous lyrics and quotes, courtesy of AZ Lyrics:

1. "Words of Wisdom"

"Words of Wisdom… Based upon the strength of a nation

Conquer the enemy armed with education

Protect yourself, reach for what you want to do

Know thyself, teach by what we've been through

Armed with the knowledge of the place we've been"

2. "Life goes on"

"How many brothers fell victim to the streets?

Rest in peace, young n---a, there's a Heaven for a G

Be a lie if I told you that I never thought of death

My n---s, we the last ones left, but life goes on"

3. "Me Against the World"

"The question I wonder is after death, after my last breath When will I finally get to rest through this oppression?

They punish the people that's askin' questions, and those that possess steal from the ones without possessions

The message I stress: to make it stop, study your lessons

Don't settle for less, even the genius asks his questions"

4. "Strugglin''

"I'm used to being poor, but now I'm sick of struggling

I thought about bumping, but mother-f--- juggling

I know it lasts longer, gets my pockets thicker"