Tupac’s Mother, Afeni Shakur, Dies Age 69 Rapload

Afeni Shakur, the mother of Hip Hop luminary Tupac Shakur, has died at the age of 69, according to the New York Daily News.

The publication reports that deputies from San Francisco’s Marin County responded to Shakur’s home in Sausalito, California on Monday night (May 2) after she suffered what’s being reported as a possible cardiac arrest. She was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital but later died just before 22:30 local time.

The Marin County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office are set to lead the investigation to determine the cause and manner of Shakur’s death.

Afeni Shakur — born January 10, 1947 — served as the inspiration for much of Tupac’s musical material, perhaps most notably the rapper’s 1995 song, “Dear Mama.”

Following her son’s death in September of 1996, Afeni founded the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Last July, Eminem is said to have penned a letter to Afeni Shakur thanking her for the influence that she has had on his life. In addition, the Detroit rapper also detailed how her son inspired and encouraged him throughout his difficult upbringing.

In March, Afeni Shakur filed for divorce from her husband of 12 years, Gus Davis.

A vast number of Hip Hop personalities have flocked to their social media accounts to offer their own tributes to the former Black Panther member and mother to one of Hip Hop’s greatest ambassadors.

Ms.Afeni Shakur. All the beauty and complexity and struggle and grace and truth and power and vulnerability and pain and wisdom and joy. — Brother Ali (@BrotherAli) May 3, 2016

Rest in Power, Queen Afeni. Peace be unto you on your journey. Thank you for being with us while you were.

— IG: TechImmortal (@ImmortalTech) May 3, 2016

Sad news about Pacs mom #AfeniShakur RIP Dear Mama learned a lot about being a women from watching you… ??? pic.twitter.com/MMTxwYhrxI

— Pepa (@DaRealPepa) May 3, 2016

So much more than just “Dear Mama” or Tupac’s mom…

— Torae (@Torae) May 3, 2016

R.I.P Afeni Shakur ?? pic.twitter.com/3ecgJtzhOp

— E40 The Counselor (@E40) May 3, 2016

R.I.P Afeni Shakur, thank you for your selfless contributions and blessings to the world. Love you forever unconditionally ?

— SKEPTA (@Skepta) May 3, 2016

R.I.P. Afeni Shakur

— Lord Jamar (@lordjamar) May 3, 2016

Afeni Shakur is proof of a woman’s impact on society what Pac gave us was what Afeni gave to Pac thank you Afeni ” you are appreciated”

— CORMEGA (@iamcormega) May 3, 2016

We mourning an activist a strong woman many related to and a champion of our people who just so happened to be Tupac’s mother. Respect her

— CORMEGA (@iamcormega) May 3, 2016

Afeni was known before her famous son was even born! And her black pride was all in his DNA learn facts respect her sacrifices and struggles

— CORMEGA (@iamcormega) May 3, 2016

Dear Mama sounds different this morning… ?? #AfeniShakur https://t.co/aPQFnqXNpu

— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) May 3, 2016

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