Yahoo

“Dear Mama:” The Story Behind Tupac Shakur’s Hit Song about His Mother

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Numerous tribute songs have been written over the years, but few might be as honest and emotionally raw ...
WFAE

Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama’ endures as rap artists detail complex relationships with their mothers, street life and the pursuit of success

In hip-hop music, it sometimes seems as if songs to and about mothers are common enough that audiences might take them for granted. As someone who studies hip-hop and how it shapes and is shaped by ...
Leadership

Artistes Who Wrote Songs For Their Mothers

Music has always been one of the most powerful ways artiste s express gratitude, grief and love. For many musicians, their ...
The Boombox

Tupac Shakur’s Original Version of ‘Dear Mama’ Surfaces Online

Since the death of Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur, fans have used the late rapper’s classic song “Dear Mama” in remembrance of the former Black Panther Panther activist. Now comes word that an ...
AllHipHop

2Pac’s “Dear Mama” Leads To Legal Showdown Over Alleged Conspiracy To Steal From Producer

Tupac Shakur released the hit song “Dear Mama” back in 1995. And now, 28 years later, one of the song’s creators says he was never compensated for helping to create the track. Tupac Shakur’s legacy ...
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Tupac Shakur’s Biological Father Expresses Frustration Over Being Called a ‘Coward’ on Son’s Classic Song ‘Dear Mama’

Tupac Shakur's biological father is opening up about being dissed by the rapper on 'Pac's hit song "Dear Mama." On Tuesday (June 6), The Art of Dialogue released the latest segment of their ...
Essence

A Song For Mama: Listen To The Perfect Mother’s Day Playlist

From the classic track “Sadie” by The Spinners to 2Pac’s “Dear Mama,” here are some of the best records ever written in celebration of mothers everywhere. Mothers are the most selfless people in the ...
AllHipHop

Allen Hughes Applauds 2Pac For Writing “Female Centric” Songs When Others Weren’t

The “Menace II Society” director is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Music Film category for the five-part docuseries about the late rap icon and his mother, “Dear Mama.” Director Allen Hughes is ...
Black Enterprise

Tupac’s Father Claims He Was Tricked Into Appearing in ‘Dear Mama’ Documentary And Hated The Song

Tupac Shakur’s biological dad may have appeared in Hulu’s Dear Mama documentary, but he wasn’t happy with the final result. Allen Hughes’ Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur clears up any ...
The Fader

Tupac’s “Dear Mama” subject of new copyright infringement lawsuit

Tupac's hit song "Dear Mama" is the subject of a new copyright infringement lawsuit. According to a report from Music Business Worldwide, "Dear Mama" co-producer Master Tee — a.k.a. Terence Thomas — ...
Marin Independent Journal

Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama’ endures as rap artists detail complex relationships with their moms, street life and the pursuit of success

In hip-hop music, it sometimes seems as if songs to and about mothers are common enough that audiences might take them for granted. ** ADVANCE FOR Thursday, NOV. 13 **Afeni Shakur, 56-year-old mother ...