Tupac Shakur’s mother Afeni Shakur Davis passed away at the age of 69 on Monday night. The former political activist and Black Panther carried out her son’s legacy through the Tupac Amuru Shakur foundation and in an upcoming biopic.
While ‘Pac was alive everyone knew he had undying love for his mother.
His 1995 hit “Dear Mama” says it all.
And when the news broke on Twitter, fans sent their condolences using #DearMama.
#RIPAfeniShakur..I’m so glad I got to meet & talk to u & get that hug. You were an open light filled w/❤️ #DearMama pic.twitter.com/rI2F5ff0h9
— Mo Ivory, Esq. (@moivory) May 3, 2016
Rest easy Afeni Shakur. tell Pac we love him! #Westcoast #DearMama pic.twitter.com/sSkJvaGq8V
— XAVIER KEYZ (@Keyzofficial) May 3, 2016
R.I.P Afeni Shakur! Tupac’s only plan was to show you that he understands… You are appreciated! 🙏🏽✨ #DearMama
— Devonte Riley (@Devonte_Riley) May 3, 2016
When you meet Tupac, tell him he’s still the greatest of all time. Rest in peace Afeni Shakur. #DearMama pic.twitter.com/MRCceHpBMC
— Anthony Nyasimi (@antonynyasimi) May 3, 2016
God bless Afeni Shakur. Her son’s art and her relentless stewardship of that art changed lives around the world. Including mine. #DearMama
— Billy Glidden (@BillyGlidden) May 3, 2016
Others quoted lyrics from the classic song in her honor.
“A poor single mother on welfare, tell me how you did it”
RIP Afeni Shakur#Tupac #DearMama pic.twitter.com/ZPT1uJp58Z
— Maz Bonafide (@MazBONAFIDE) May 3, 2016
“And even though I act crazy, I gotta thank the Lord that you made me” RIP Afeni Shakur #DearMama
— LaWanda Hall (@MsLovingMyLife) May 3, 2016
“I finally understand for a woman it ain’t easy tryin’ to raise a man” #DearMama
— LizzLocker (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) May 3, 2016
Pour out some liquor and I reminisce, cause through the DRAMA I can always depend on my mama #DearMama RIP Afeni Shakur ❤️
— Jasmine (@thejasscarter) May 3, 2016
— TIDAL (@TIDALHiFi) May 3, 2016
2Pac would be proud. Rest in paradise, Afeni.
