Afeni Shakur, mother of Tupac Shakur, dies at age 69 of Cardiac Arrest #DearMama
By YRS Jerzy Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Even though most of the fan base probably never met her, Afeni Shakur was one of the most-influential people in music. As the mother of Tupac Shakur, Afeni is the one who introduced him to music. Her activist background helped fuel his own rebellion.