The Hip Hop world has been rocked this morning following the sad news that Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, has passed away at the age of 69.
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.
Rest In Peace #AfeniShakur
— SNOOTIE WILD (@SnootieWild) May 3, 2016
Every king misses there Queen when they separate … Now you have one another. #afenishakurpic.twitter.com/F90UMyUGy7
— ☁️ (@Tate_Kobang) 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
http://twitter.com/iamcormega/status/727485801391525888
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… ?? #AfeniShakurhttps://t.co/aPQFnqXNpu
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) 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
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
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