He was born June 16, 1971 and he died September 13, 1996. He died at age 25. Tupac Shakur (born Lesane Crooks) was 25 when he was killed on September 13, 1996.
Possible Causes. Bumps on the scalp can be caused by a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. According to the MedlinePlus website, this illness occurs due to the yeast malassezia and an excess production of oil on the skin. Triggers may include stress, infrequent bathing, alcohol-containing lotions and obesity.
Itching, flaking, or crusting of the scalp may be caused by: 1  Cradle cap, an oily, yellow crusting on a baby's scalp. 2  Dandruff, a shedding of the skin on the scalp that leaves white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders.  Head lice, tiny wingless insects that cause itching and raw patches on the scalp.