Throughout his career, Tupac Shakur was signed to several major record labels, but his most notable affiliations were with Interscope Records and Death Row Records.

Tupac's journey in the music industry began when he signed with Interscope Records in 1991. Under Interscope, he released his debut solo album "2Pacalypse Now" that same year. This partnership would continue through the release of his second album "Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z..." in 1993.

In 1995, while serving time in prison, Tupac signed with Death Row Records after Suge Knight posted his $1.4 million bail. This move marked a significant shift in his career. Under Death Row Records, he released the iconic double album "All Eyez on Me" in 1996, which became one of his most successful works.

Before these major deals, Tupac was briefly associated with Atron Gregory's TNT Records as a member of Digital Underground in 1990. This early connection helped launch his solo career and led to his Interscope deal.

Here's a chronological breakdown of Tupac's record label affiliations:

1990: TNT Records (with Digital Underground)
1991-1995: Interscope Records
1995-1996: Death Row Records

The last album released during his lifetime was with Death Row Records. After his death in September 1996, his estate continued to release posthumous albums through Interscope and Death Row Records, as well as through his own estate's Amaru Entertainment.

Today, his catalog remains one of the most valuable in hip-hop history, with his recordings having been owned by various labels and entities over the years. His mother, Afeni Shakur, established Amaru Entertainment to manage his posthumous releases and protect his musical legacy.

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