Tupac Shakur's Death
Tupac Shakur was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. He died from his injuries six days later on September 13, 1996, at age 25. The case remains officially unsolved.
The Notorious B.I.G.'s Death
Christopher Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G., was shot in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997. He died at the scene at age 24. The investigation into his murder also remains open.
Legacy and Impact
Both rappers were central figures in 1990s hip-hop and are widely credited with shaping the genre's mainstream sound. Their deaths marked a turning point in the East Coast–West Coast rivalry and influenced subsequent music and culture. Read more about their careers and influence on Britannica.
