On September 7, 1996, rapper Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The shooting occurred at 11:15 p.m. when Shakur was riding as a passenger in a car driven by Death Row Records founder Suge Knight. They had just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon boxing match at the MGM Grand.

While stopped at a red light at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane, a white Cadillac pulled up alongside Knight's right side and fired into the car. Shakur was hit four times, twice in the chest, once in the arm, and once in the thigh. He was rushed to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, where he was heavily sedated and put on life support. Shakur died six days later, on September 13, due to internal bleeding.

Shakur's death sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community and the world at large. He was one of the most influential and successful rappers of his time, known for his poetic lyrics, raw storytelling, and acting roles in films like "Juice" and "Poetic Justice."

The circumstances surrounding his murder remain unsolved, leading to numerous conspiracy theories over the years. Many speculate that Shakur's death was tied to the infamous East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry of the 1990s, particularly his feud with rapper The Notorious B.I.G.

Shakur's legacy continues to live on through his music and the countless artists he inspired. He has sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.