A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

TUPAC

Wed, 10 Dec '25
Rapper who co-starred in 1994's "Above the Rim"
Wed, 2 Apr '25
Rap star who called himself "Makaveli"
Sun, 24 Mar '24
Rapper with seven posthumous albums
Mon, 4 Jan '21
Rapper Shakur