The Original Version of Tupac's "Dear Mama" Surfaces

RIP Afeni Shakur.

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Following the passing of Tupac Shakur‘s mother Afeni Shakur, the original, previously unreleased version of the seminal Tupac record “Dear Mama” has surfaced. Originally released in 1995 as a single in support of the classic Me Against The World, 2Pac’s “Dear Mama” is rejuvenated courtesy of a Yo-Yo-sampling rendition liberated by former Tupac affiliate DJ King Assassin. With Mother’s Day directly ahead, the timing definitely fits as well. You can stream this newly-liberated version of “Dear Mama” here.

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