Tupac's 'Dear Mama' and Hip-Hop's Relationship with Motherhood
Of the long list of lyrical rap tributes to mothers over the past 50 years, none has had as an enduring impact as Tupac Shakur’s “Dear Mama.”
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Of the long list of lyrical rap tributes to mothers over the past 50 years, none has had as an enduring impact as Tupac Shakur’s “Dear Mama.”
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Tupac Shakur's 1995 hit "Dear Mama" has endured the test of time as a heartfelt tribute to the rapper's mother, Afeni Shakur.
From Tupac to Jay-Z, many a rap artist has set pen to paper to pay homage to the women who gave them birth.
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