Tupac Shakur was one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time. His career was cut short by his untimely death in 1996, but his legacy lives on. One of the albums that helped cement his place in hip-hop history is All Eyez on Me.

Released on February 13, 1996, All Eyez on Me was Tupac’s fourth studio album. It was recorded from October 13 to December 18, 1995 at Can-Am Studios in Tarzana, Los Angeles. The album was a major success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over 5 million copies in the United States alone.

All Eyez on Me was a major departure from Tupac’s previous work. While his earlier albums had been more introspective and personal, All Eyez on Me was more focused on the gangsta rap and G-funk sound that was popular at the time. The album featured a number of guest appearances from other prominent rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Kurupt.

The album was well-received by critics and fans alike. Rolling Stone praised the album for its “fearless and inventive rhymes” and “hard-hitting beats”. AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars, noting that it was “a fitting climax to a brilliant career”.

All Eyez on Me was also a commercial success. The album spawned four singles, all of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The lead single, “California Love”, peaked at number one on the chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The other singles, “How Do U Want It”, “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted”, and “I Ain’t Mad at Cha”, all charted in the top 20.

All Eyez on Me was the last album Tupac released before his death in 1996. It was a fitting end to a brilliant career, and it cemented Tupac’s place in hip-hop history. The album was a major success, both critically and commercially, and it helped make Tupac one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time.