2Pacalypse Now


2Pacalypse Now is the solo debut studio album by American rapper 2Pac, released on November 12, 1991 by Interscope Records. 2Pacalypse Now is 2Pac's commentary on contemporary social issues facing American society, such as racism, police brutality, poverty, black on black crime, and teenage pregnancy. It featured three singles: "Brenda's Got a Baby", "Trapped", and "If My Homie Calls".
2Pacalypse Now was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 19, 1995. In commemoration of its twenty-fifth anniversary, it was released on vinyl and cassette on November 11, 2016.

Controversy

The album generated significant controversy stemming from then-U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle's public criticism after Ronald Ray Howard murdered a Texas state trooper and his defense attorney claimed he was influenced by 2Pacalypse Now and its strong theme of police brutality. Quayle made the statement, "There's no reason for a record like this to be released. It has no place in our society."

Commercial performance

2Pacalypse Now peaked at number 64 on the US Billboard 200 and number 13 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. On April 19, 1995, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of over 500,000 copies in the United States. As of September 2011, the album has sold 923,455 copies in the United States.

Track listing

Credits are adapted from the album's Liner Notes
;Notes
Young Black Male
Trapped
Soulja's Story
Violent
Words of Wisdom
Something Wicked
Crooked Ass Nigga
If My Homie Calls
The Lunatic
Rebel of the Underground
Part Time Mutha

Weekly charts

Chart Peak
position
US Catalog Albums 3

Chart Peak
position
US Vinyl Albums 21

Certifications