Rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur sold more than 75 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world - but many people still don't know the story behind his poignant name

He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time - but many Tupac fans have no idea what the icon's name actually means. Tupac Amaru Shakur, born Lesane Parish Crooks, in Manhattan, is one of the best-selling music artists in the world, having sold more than 75 million records.