Complete List of Tupac Singles and Official Releases
Tupac Shakur released over 30 official singles during his career and posthumous catalog, with labels including Interscope, Death Row, and Amaru Entertainment managing distribution. The most recent posthumous single, "Changes," continues to rank on global streaming charts, with certified units exceeding tens of millions across platforms Forbes. His singles discography spans from early 1990s releases on Strictly Rhythm and Tommy Boy to major Interscope projects, with each track cataloged by performing rights organizations and label databases.
Key singles such as "Dear Mama," "California Love," "Hit 'Em Up," and "All Eyez on Me" remain the most licensed and played tracks in the Tupac singles catalog. Digital aggregators including DistroKid and TuneCore handle select reissue and remix distribution for legacy singles, while primary rights remain with Amaru Entertainment and Universal Music Group SEC Filings. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music list these tracks under curated Tupac singles collections, updated with high-resolution audio and metadata aligned with the original release masters.
Chart Performance, Certifications, and Streaming Rankings
Tupac singles have accumulated multiple platinum and gold certifications from the RIAA, with "Dear Mama" and "California Love" achieving multi-platinum status in the United States RIAA Database. On Billboard charts, several Tupac singles have appeared on the Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and Hot Rap Songs rankings, with "Changes" re-entering the Hot 100 in recent years due to streaming activity.
Global streaming data shows Tupac singles consistently ranking in the top 100 on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, driven by catalog algorithms and playlist placement. As of the latest public reports, "California Love" and "Changes" are the most-streamed Tupac singles, with billions of combined streams across platforms Forbes. Weekly and monthly chart movements are tracked by Luminate, formerly MRC Data, which provides the official streaming and sales figures used by Billboard and other chart compilers.
Record Labels, Ownership, and Licensing Structure
The primary rights holders for Tupac singles are Amaru Entertainment, founded by Afeni Shakur, and Universal Music Group, which distributes the catalog through Interscope Records and other affiliated labels SEC Filings. Licensing for sync, sampling, and commercial use is managed through Universal Music Publishing Group and the Harry Fox Agency, with clearances required for any new usage of Tupac singles in film, advertising, or remixes.
Digital licensing for Tupac singles is handled by major distributors including Universal Music Group's digital division, which supplies audio to streaming platforms and ensures metadata accuracy