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BORN
1947
DIED
2016
Afeni Shakur Obituary
Shakur died at a hospital in Sausalito, California, after authorities responded to a report about a possible cardiac arrest at her home, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. Her death came nearly 20 years after the death of her son.
Shakur, who was born Alice Faye Williams Jan. 10, 1947, was known best for setting up the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation with the profits off of her son’s posthumous albums. The philanthropic effort, based in Georgia, funds art programs for young people. She also formed Amaru Entertainment, the holding company for her son’s unreleased material.
In addition to philanthropy work, Shakur has traveled extensively, making guest appearances and giving lectures. She delivered the keynote address Feb. 6, 2007, for Vanderbilt University’s Commemoration for Black History Month.
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Tupac Shakur, who was born in 1971 in New York City, was known best by his stage name 2Pac. The rapper has sold more than 75 million albums globally, making him one of the world’s best-selling music artists in the world. He rapped about his upbringing amid poverty, violence, and racism. Shakur was shot and killed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1996.
Memories and Condolences
for Afeni Shakur
400 Entries
April 27, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Kelly and Rodney Gooden
April 27, 2024
Rip
Andrea Brewer
January 2, 2024
I grew up to her sons music will always miss them both
Angel
July 26, 2022
Thank you so much for Tupac! Dear mama
Antonio D Torres
December 27, 2021
Will always love you dear mommy
Antonio D Torres
December 27, 2021
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Antonio
May 3, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Antonio
May 3, 2021
Love you mommy
Adrienne
January 28, 2021
Rest In Peace Aferni
Tammy Hurt
December 28, 2020
Thank you for your contributions to this Earth.... Thank you for sharing Tupac with us. Your experience your knowledge, your wisdom was needed, heard and received by the Black women of the world. I say your name and I honor you as an Ancestor!!!!! Thank you my Sista!
Shakiena Heyoka
December 5, 2020
Rest in Paradise sister Afeni. You are appreciated. I thank you deeply, for your contributions to the community and to the world!
Rhycha
November 8, 2020
Rest In Paradise Queen
Zhiou Brown
November 4, 2020
Journey well my sister
Hector
October 20, 2020
Rest in Paradise
Chris David
February 26, 2020
RIP
Don Bernard
January 23, 2020
Rest In Peace.
Makaveli James
November 18, 2019
R.emain
I.n
P.ower
You and your son are gone physically but are always in our mind and soul through your work and impact in the Rap culture..
We as your Fans will do our best to keep your LEGACY ALIVE
We Appreciate
Nicklas listen to Pac 7/24
Nicklas Sonny Nielsen
September 19, 2019
Jan Jochimsen
September 19, 2019
R.I.P. BIG LOVE FROM DENMARK. HE'S MUSIC WILL LIVE IN ALL Eternety! Miss Shakur, please say hey to your son, from the biggest most respectfully fan from little Vikingland❤
Tracey Scarborough
September 15, 2019
May you RIP with your son. You brought the best of the best into this world. He's still here with us through his music and will live on forever. As will you for making him the man we know and love. RIP beautiful Queen. Know your son's legacy will live on until the end of time. I know he was waiting for you to arrive!
Antonio Torres
August 14, 2019
Ps I still love you miss Alice Faye Williams
Beka Shakur
April 9, 2019
"Dear Mama" i was in a hospital when I found out you passed & i cried. It hurt my heart. Thank you for Tupac. Thank you for being so smart knowing the laws.
Chiquita Richey
March 13, 2019
Never once have I had the pleasure of meeting neither one of you, however I have followed both your works since before I was a teenager. My heart still mourns for Tupac Amaru and what could've been. Now that you have each other again it makes everything better. My sister is in Heaven also, when I visit with her I always say tell my heart (Tupac) I said Hi! Rest BEAUTIFULLY in POWER reunited with your Son.
jay medeiros
January 28, 2019
Rip..... Im the biggest tupac fan in the world fact...... U were a good mom and he lets u know it....... Trll pac jay says whats up
Osborn Jones
December 31, 2018
Appreciate you for giving us your son voice and wisdom. He has got so many black youths and adults through to this very day... 1 love
Lisa Murrey Ransom
December 26, 2018
A.UTHENTIC
F.ABULOUS
E.XCEPTIONAL
N.OETIC
I.RREPLACEABLE
S.UPPORTIVE
H.ONORABLE
A.MAZING
K.INDRED SPIRIT
U.NIQUE
R.ESPECTED BY ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HER.
Mother's like you are diamonds in the rough, and
have continuously overcame the hardships in this world because their phenomenal, relentless, and extremely tough.
Rest in God's loving arms in that Heavenly place up above, and always know that you will be remembered for your determination, dedication, support, strength, and devoted love.
NEVER GONE, NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN
Nakisha Lane
November 11, 2018
I am very sad because the world lost a great woman!!she and her son are greatly missed and I hope and pray his legacy continues to be heard and taught! Wish I could have gotten the chance to meet 2 people with unlimited wisdom!! God bless and may you and your son Tupac rest in peace!!
November 8, 2018
Very special lady.
Lucy Battams
October 29, 2018
Dear Afeni,
Bless your humble heart and your son Tupac's passionate tender sprit that gifted the world with wisdom, through the arts.
God bless your souls and may the world continue to learn from the compassion and love left in the hearts of many who come across both your legacies.
Love
Lucy Battams
London, England, United Kingdom
Tony Flores
July 26, 2018
Thank you for raising a light to the world!
July 25, 2018
Mother's like you are diamonds in the rough, and
have continuously overcame the hardships in this world because their phenomenal, relentless, and extremely tough.
Rest in God's loving arms in that Heavenly place up above, and always know that you will be remembered for your determination, dedication, support, strength, and devoted love.
R.I.P. Our Beautiful Queen Mother, Afeni Shakur
July 4, 2018
Rest in peace mama afeni. We are greatful for your good fight throughout your life and for giving us Tupac. You are a true revolutionarist and an inspiration to many women.
Antonio Torres
May 5, 2018
Pray for all
Antonio Torres
May 5, 2018
Happy mothers day
April 29, 2018
Rip miss shakur
The chosen one
Sidney Mitchell Mitchell
March 18, 2018
There not gone at all they was to good to be here so they was promoted to be gods
Camelia Malcolm
March 1, 2018
Women like you inspire me to better educate myself. To also fight for what's right and defend the weak. You and your son will always be in our hearts.
Carmen Turner
January 21, 2018
You both is truly MISSED RIP LOVE ALWAYS
Sarahi Lopez
January 18, 2018
Thank you for inspiring the world and fighting for what's right. Because you inspired me to keep fighting for my rights and the rights of others
Antonio torres
January 18, 2018
I thought about you all day sometimes i go sit next to the house boats i set off some ballons and place a card for you dear mommy remind me of mrs helen im working on the new year at franklyn middle vallejo ca with lillian music and all the kids mr r and mrs alex and other staff are trying to build we moved from stockton to here miss you im ok so is anthony he will be home soon and victoria and here kids are ok i promies i will stay alive
L Hogg
January 12, 2018
Rest beautifully... Miss. Afeni and Tupac Shakur
Janis Butler
January 8, 2018
RIP in Peace both together!
Lesane Johnson
December 22, 2017
Black panther ladys son marry Christmas a mother a friend soulmate
Barbara Daughtry
December 16, 2017
Love you rest in peace
sarah Moore
December 6, 2017
God rest your soul beautiful Queen Mother. I pray that Tupac's murderers will be revealed in January 2018. This I pray-Sarah Moore (Western New York)
Bree Anna
November 30, 2017
Legends like you and your son will always be remembered. You may both be gone, but you wkll live through us! RIP Afeni Shakur..
Nancy Pope
November 19, 2017
Sending Love♥
Love is all we leave behind
Nancy Pope
November 19, 2017
Dear Mama, you done amazing things in honor of struggling young artists. You left a mark on this earth. You gave birth to a very special son who touched the world with his words. You are together in heaven now. Rest In Paradise Dear Lady ♥
Cecilia Webster
November 16, 2017
To a Great Queen who stood tall against Injustice.And raised her son the same way.Gone but not Forgotten
Louria Suttle
November 14, 2017
May your soul and son's rest with our most high GOD.
Shakera Freeman
October 29, 2017
Rip Beautiful Black Queen Afeni Shakur May you rest in heavenly peace ❤
quintasia sherod
October 15, 2017
afeni shakur i am so sorry about your loss and i love you so much you gave us that speech about revolutonary or a revolution god bless your soal R.I.P afeni shakur and tupac shakur
Adam Lares
October 15, 2017
RIP to the the mother of the greatest rapper to ever blessed this world with his presence. May you be at peace and rejoicing with your beloved son in the after life laughing and having a great time together
Ashley Shaw
October 7, 2017
God bless you and your son!!
Carla Greenwood
September 23, 2017
Thank you Afeni for your courage.
September 17, 2017
To Ms. Afeni
You was a true soldier 100%. God bless you and rest on.
Carolyn H. Williams
September 11, 2017
Ms. Shakur.....your son was so young, so talented, so worthy of still being upon this Earth......thanks to BOTH of you for the PRECIOUS memories!
I felt your pain during his death and so prayed for you and Tupac,
May GOD have mercy upon your souls.
Tasha Smith
July 16, 2017
Eternal rest in paradise finally with her son
Linda K. Mayz
July 16, 2017
As a mother I'm sure your spirit is at peace now that you can see your son again, may God bless your union and give your family comfort knowing that you and your son are together again.
Rozlyn Wilson
July 15, 2017
May your light continue to shine.
tanya green
July 10, 2017
May you and your son enjoy the eternal life together... you both are truly missed.. ..❤ Forever in my heart....
July 8, 2017
RIP
Milissia Whiteside
July 2, 2017
Rip
Milissia Whiteside
July 2, 2017
Rih
Kamla Dhanda
June 23, 2017
Rip afeni shakur now you are with TUC PAC .thankyou for giving us a great artist even though it was for a short time.he bought us great knowledge. Rip angels xxx
Antonio Torres
June 21, 2017
DeeDee casey
June 4, 2017
You and your son Tupac are together once again R.I.P Queen you will be miss by many thank you for all you have done and for keeping your son legacy going and for helping the youths ❤
Mooketsi Laka
May 16, 2017
May their souls rest in peaece and condolonces to the family . Our mother , our brother true believers and movers of the world .. God be with them wherever they are and their loved ones , friends and those who have been touched by our great loss ;(
Freya
May 7, 2017
One year a few days ago... Rest in peace Afeni. You and Pac are together now. I respect you so much as a human being you fought for what was right against all odds.
Jeffery BeAns
April 16, 2017
IN DUE TIME ALL WILL BE REVEALED!!
Margaret Roberts
April 12, 2017
RIP. Sweet Dreams
Blessed
March 12, 2017
Shoooo Nuffff a Black Queen indeed.... Rest on Queen...... Luv u Pac for life...
Bernie Keller
February 11, 2017
R.I.P you had a great son and you and him will be missed a lot
T.A. Shakur
December 24, 2016
Momma your still a black queen
T G
October 17, 2016
The candle stays lit. The fire never dies. Legacy lives on, until the end of time. Truly amazing woman wish I could have had the chance to meet you. Thank you for birthing such an amazing man and allowing us to see the world through his eyes.
Rest peacefully
August 30, 2016
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father provide strength and comfort to your family during this time of grief. "For he is near to those broken at heart ". Ps 34:17,18.
August 27, 2016
Afeni was one of my favorite people. I will miss her dearly. Rest in Peace Afeni.
Lana R.
August 7, 2016
thank you for bringing your son 2pac in to this world because i'm just now realizing that he wasn't just a rapper he was a true story teller and we all should listen to his songs and speak up like he did. RIP Ma
Erica pullins
June 27, 2016
On this special day 5/2/16 ms.Afeni shakur and hm girl was all ms shakur hm laughing and talking and having their lady's time and watching TV . wen she heared her cell phone ringing and she got up off the sofa and pick up the phone she said hello may I ask who is calling and he said this is your god lord and savor and your son and they all had a talk on the phone on 3way. After they all hang up nd she told hm girl it was time to go nd she said go were and said with my son and god she got on the sofa and turn back to her left it all.
Valenda Newell
June 26, 2016
A true revolutionary, who didn't back down from the opposition. It took lots of struggles to redeem oneself, but one did it. Look how far one has come and one went out like a QUEEN my lady with class and respect. THANKS for showing us the way.....RIP MY SISTER
Semoka Flagg
June 21, 2016
May your spirit soar high with the birds. I pray that you're finally at peace and with your son. Please give Tupac a hug for me. ❤❤❤❤
Debra Calloway
June 21, 2016
You made a huge change to make the world a better place and made it better for those coming behind you God bless you
Tinika Boykin
June 19, 2016
Rest in peace Mrs Shakur you have done so much to keep your son's legacy alive and any Tupac fan appreciate you for that. Thank you! And I know Tupac is waiting to see you and now both of you can rest in heaven together.
Emmanuel Johnson
June 7, 2016
R.I.P Mama Shakur ..thank you for sparking the mind of PAC early in life..you showed him good and bad because that's what life is..I miss him and the words he gifted us ..I didn't have a dad so he was the father in my life and I owe that to you..I hope he was there at the gates waiting for you I know you missed him and didn't want to waste another second not seeing him...tell my boy I said we call him the BEST EVER and when he left we never stopped mourning him we still go crazy for his music and when his movies come on ..rest easy
Pati Heinz
June 7, 2016
As I grow older, I have learned SO much I was never taught growing up!! Learning about this woman, and the things she fought for has forever changed me. This dear woman should be an inspiration to all activists and people everywhere. A true Lioness.
Dequincy Adams
June 5, 2016
God called you Home.So enjoy it to the Fullest.Tell your son this rap game is hard.
ken davis
June 2, 2016
Ms Shakur,thank you for giving us one of the best rapper and gifted person this world has seen and may you and 2pac RIP,with all my love,a devoted fan for life God Bless!!this is the first i have known of your passing,my heart ached now as it did for your son
Shonnie Moore
May 30, 2016
Ms, Shakur thank you for everything you have done for our community. You were a strong, courageous and loving woman. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family. Xoxo
lawanda marion
May 27, 2016
My heart goes out to the shakur family gone but never forgotten
Raquel
May 25, 2016
Rest in peace Ms. Afeni...Thank you for being that strong force that was an example for many. Thank you for birthing one of the best to ever do it. Sending condolences to your daughter and family members.
May 23, 2016
Ms. Shakur was truly a strong woman and I'm sorry so to hear about her passing. May her family and loved ones find peace and comfort during this time.
Michael loveless
May 22, 2016
Afeni. Thank u for the strong words that u gave us as black people and what we stood for.I never got to meet u but would had love to.May u now spread your wings and get your blessing from the highest power of.God.
Shakanda Herman
May 22, 2016
May you rest in Paradise,sweet angel you amd your are finally at Peace #1 Shakur fans
Love the Norris family
Shakanda Norris
May 22, 2016
May you rest in Paradise,sweet angel you amd your are finally at Peace #1 Shakur fans
Love the Norris family
Catherine Brown
May 22, 2016
Fly High Angel. Gone but never forgotten.
GRAY YOUMANS
May 21, 2016
We will always respect your humble rights as an activist fighting for human bliss you will be missedBj
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