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American rapper, songwriter, and actor (1971-1996) Tupac Shakur poses for a portrait during the 1994 Source Awards on April 25, 1994 at the Paramount Theatre in New York, New York. (Bob Berg/Getty Images)

Remembering Tupac Shakur, 26 years on

The top hits of the rapper who was assassinated on this day in 1996 at just 25 years old

Shingai Darangwa

Ambivalence: Rapper Riky Rick remained accessible to fans even as his fame grew, but his single Joy contained evidence that he grappled with the emptiness of celebrity. (Tyrone Bradley/Red Bull Content Pool)

Communal style: Riky Rick was always for the culture

Somewhat of a dilletante, the late rapper chose to spread his talents out, which is reflected by his interests as much as his chosen mode of making music

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