Tupac Shakur books in order
American rapper and actor
- Lived
- 1971–1996
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- 2Pac, Makaveli, MC New York
Tupac Shakur published 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection. The best-known is The Rose That Grew from Concrete.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Tupac Shakur
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The Rose That Grew from Concrete
Tupac Shakur's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Tupac (2003)
Poetry in order
The Rose That Grew from Concrete (Nov 1999)
About Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century, and a prominent political activist for Black America. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Some of Shakur's music addressed social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of African Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Tupac Shakur FAQ
- How many books has Tupac Shakur written?
- Tupac Shakur published 1 non-fiction book and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Tupac Shakur's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Rose That Grew from Concrete.
- What is Tupac Shakur's most famous book?
- The Rose That Grew from Concrete is Tupac Shakur's most widely read book.
- Does Tupac Shakur write under a pen name?
- Yes: Tupac Shakur has also published as 2Pac, Makaveli and MC New York.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.