Is 2Pac more popular than Biggie?
When it comes to the greatest rappers of all time, two names that are always at the top of the list are Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Both of these rap icons have had a lasting impact on the hip-hop culture and have been credited with influencing a generation of rappers. The debate of who is more popular between the two has been going on for decades, and it is still a hotly contested topic.
Tupac Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was a rapper, actor, and activist who was born in 1971. He was one of the most successful and influential rappers of all time, and his career spanned over five years before his untimely death in 1996. During his career, he released four studio albums, all of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. He also appeared in several films, including Juice, Poetic Justice, and Gridlock’d.
The Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, was a rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He was born in 1972 and was active in the rap scene from 1992 until his death in 1997. He released two studio albums during his career, Ready to Die and Life After Death, both of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. He was also featured on several hit singles, including “Hypnotize” and “Mo Money Mo Problems”.
When it comes to the debate of who is more popular between 2Pac and Biggie, it is difficult to determine. While 2Pac had a longer career and more albums released, Biggie had a shorter career but was able to achieve a similar level of success. However, for what Biggie lacked for time in the spotlight prior to his untimely demise, he roughly matched 2Pac in overall album sales (Biggie hovers at 22 million while Tupac sits pretty at 24 million overall) over a career that was, while alive, three years and three albums shorter.
In terms of their influence on the hip-hop culture, both 2Pac and Biggie have had a lasting impact. 2Pac was known for his socially conscious lyrics and his ability to connect with the struggles of the African-American community. Biggie was known for his lyrical prowess and his ability to tell stories in his songs. Both of these rappers have had a profound impact on the rap scene and are credited with influencing a generation of rappers.
When it comes to the debate of who is more popular between 2Pac and Biggie, it is difficult to determine. Both of these rap icons have had a lasting impact on the hip-hop culture and have been credited with influencing a generation of rappers. While 2Pac had a longer career and more albums released, Biggie had a shorter career but was able to achieve a similar level of success. Both of these rappers have had a profound impact on the rap scene and are credited with influencing a generation of rappers. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide who they believe is more popular between the two.