Tupac Shakur was an American rapper, actor, and poet who is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop artists of all time. He was a major force in the West Coast hip-hop scene and was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed artists of the 1990s. Tupac has been honored with numerous awards and nominations for his work in music and film.

Tupac won seven awards and was nominated for thirteen throughout his career. He won two Soul Train Awards, one for Best Rap Album for All Eyez on Me in 1996 and one for Best Rap Single for “California Love” in 1997. He also won an American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist in 1996. Tupac was also honored with an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award for Most Performed Song for “Dear Mama” in 1996.

Tupac was nominated for six Grammy Awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Rap Album for All Eyez on Me in 1997, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “California Love” in 1997, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Dear Mama” in 1996, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Hit ‘Em Up” in 1997, Best Rap Solo Performance for “How Do U Want It” in 1997, and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” in 1997.

Tupac was also nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards. He was nominated for Best Rap Video for “California Love” in 1997, Best Rap Video for “Hit ‘Em Up” in 1997, and Best Rap Video for “How Do U Want It” in 1997. He was also nominated for a Source Award for Lyricist of the Year in 1996.

In addition, Tupac was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in the 1996 film Gridlock’d. He was also nominated for two Soul Train Awards, one for Best Rap Album for Me Against the World in 1996 and one for Best Rap Single for “How Do U Want It” in 1997.

Tupac’s legacy lives on through his music and film work. He was an influential artist who had a profound impact on the hip-hop scene and the culture at large. His awards and nominations are a testament to his talent and his lasting impact on the world.