Though he died nearly three decades ago, Tupac “2Pac” Shakur's impact on society can still be felt today. The incredibly consequential, and controversial, American rapper helped change the world of hip hop and the world in general during his brief yet prolific career. However, none of that would have been possible with the impact that his own mother, Afeni Shakur, had on him throughout his life.
If you have ever wanted to know more about the man behind songs like “California Love,” “All Eyez on Me,” and “Changes,” Allen Hughes five-part FX documentary series Dear Mama, which is also streaming for anyone with a Hulu subscription, is the perfect way to do so. But before you watch the music documentary chronicling the rise and fall of one of music’s most poetic voices, as well as how his mother shaped him into the man he would become, here are five things you should know about Dear Mama.
