Tupac Shakur, born Lesane Parish Crooks on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York, is widely considered one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. His powerful lyrics and charismatic personality have left a lasting legacy in the music industry.
Tupac’s relationship with his sisters—Sekyiwa Shakur, Nzingha Shakur, and Takerra Allen—was significant, marked by deep family bonds and shared difficult experiences.
Growing up in a tumultuous environment shaped their lives and influenced their paths after Tupac’s untimely death on September 13, 1996. Each sister carved out her own identity at the same time honor the memory of his brother.
Sekyiwa Shakur
Sekyiwa Shakur, commonly known as Set, was born on October 3, 1975 in East Harlem, New York. She is the half-sister of Tupac Shakur and has a close relationship with him despite being born four years later. Sekyiwa’s parents are Afeni Shakur and Mutulu Shakur.
Raised in a challenging environment, she and Tupac were raised primarily by their mother after Mutulu was imprisoned. Sekyiwa dedicated his life to preserving Tupac’s legacy through the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, which their mother established after Tupac’s death.
As president and CEO of the organization, Sekyiwa focuses on mental health awareness and support for families affected by incarceration. Her commitment to these causes reflects her desire to continue her brother’s work advocating for social justice and supporting the community.
In addition to her philanthropic efforts, Sekyiwa is also the mother of three children: two sons named Malik and Cameron and a daughter named Nzingha. She was married to Gregory Jackson. Personal challenges and triumphs marked her life as she navigated motherhood while honoring her brother’s memory.
Nzingha Shakur
Nzingha Shakur was born on May 16, 1981, 10 years younger than Tupac. She is Tupac’s stepsister and shares Sekyiwa’s father—Mutulu Shakur—and her mother is Makini Shakur.
Nzingha grew up in a family deeply influenced by activism and social justice due to her parents’ backgrounds. Although less famous than his siblings, Nzingha diligently pursued his studies.
She holds degrees in Sociology and Public Relations, reflecting her commitment to understanding social issues. Her professional endeavors include community work consistent with the values her family instilled in her.
Takerra Allen
Takerra Allen is Tupac Shakur’s half-sister, born around 1984 to Tupac’s biological father, Billy Garland, and his wife. Takerra is about thirteen years younger than Tupac.
She has established herself as an accomplished author writing contemporary urban literature that often explores themes related to the African American experience. With fourteen novels published to date, Takerra has established himself as an important voice in the urban fiction genre.
Her work often addresses complex issues such as love, resilience, and social challenges faced by marginalized communities. In addition to writing novels, she also ventured into film production, adapting one of her books into a feature-length film.
Takerra’s journey as an author reflects her ability to infuse personal experiences into compelling stories that resonate with readers. She continued to develop her literary career while maintaining ties with her family.
