Makaveli: An alias of the American rapper Tupac Shakur, inspired by the Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. Tupac adopted this name towards the end of his career, releasing the album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory under the name Makaveli. The persona of Makaveli is often characterized as a cunning, strategic, and philosophical figure, reflecting Tupacs interpretation of Machiavellis ideas.