Pinkett Smith praised his skills as a wordsmith and reminded fans that he was also a prolific poet. She posted one of the poems he gave to her titled “Lost Soulz” on social media. Jada Pinkett Smith, who was close to both Tupac and Afeni Shakur, also paid homage to her dear friend for his birthday. Jada Pinkett Smith paid tribute to Tupac on his birthday one of several places in the country where there are pieces of flora dedicated to Tupac. Shakur set plants in the earth herself when it first opened. That included keeping its memorial “Peace Garden” intact. After the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts shut down, the new owner pledged to keep the rapper’s memory alive on the property. Shakur was a beloved member of the community. Though it’s unclear whether any of Tupac’s family members live in the house, it’s reasonable to believe the trees are still standing.
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RELATED: Actor Leon Explains Why Tupac ‘Bowed’ to Him on Movie Set Tupac trees are still standing in Georgiaįollowing Afeni Shakur’s death in 2016, her daughter Sekyiwa took over most of the estate’s business, including the home in Georgia. Sadly, Shakur lost the house in a fire in 2007.Īfeni Shakur, political activist and mother of Tupac Shakur, has died at age 69 /pgg2pMptUI- Rolling Stone May 3, 2016 She spent some of her childhood in the town, and in later years, came back and bought property. Either here or on the farm,” she explained.Īt the time, Shakur owned a farm in Lumberton, North Carolina where she grew produce and gave it away to the locals.
We plant a tree for Tupac on his birthday every year. This one’s his and look … there’s some fruit. And Leeki, he wanted a fruit-bearing tree. Shakur pointed out to Guy where she planted trees for her grandchildren, her niece, and Tupac. When she visited the rapper’s mom in her Stone Mountain, Georgia home to conduct one of her interviews, Shakur spoke about the special birthday tradition they observed for Tupac. Guy was one of Shakur and Tupac’s trusted confidantes, and she spent one-on-one time with Afeni to create the memoir. 235 days from now, July 7, 2022, Tupac Shakur celebrate 212 nd Mercury age. 214 days from now, June 16, 2022, Tupac Shakur celebrate 51st birthday. 192 days from now, May 25, 2022, Tupac Shakur celebrate 127th turtle age. In 2004, Jasmine Guy published Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary. 153 days from now, April 16, 2022, Tupac Shakur celebrate exactly 610 months. His mother Afeni Shakur protected and maintained his legacy up until her death in May 2016, and even started a foundation in his name. Tupac fans are taking time to wish the late artist happy birthday, and it’s worth reflecting on his family ties.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.Tupac Shakur at the 1996 MTV VMAs | Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Afeni Shakur planted roots for Tupac each year When: Jun 16, 2021, 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).
May their light communicate that you do not have to dim someone else's light to shine your light.” – Producer & Director Tracy Danielle Robinson. I also see similar energy in the eyes of young and mature black men. “Tupac had and continues to have a bright light of energy. I want to encourage you to keep loving, keep creating, keep making music, keep dancing and keep living." - Afeni Shakur. You can kill a revolutionary, but you cannot kill a revolution. I believe it still in the best of my heart.
Tupac’s mom Afeni Shakur, may have said it best, or in the words of the illustrious Afeni Shakur, "As long as you keep 2PAC's vision, his music, and his memory alive. The pop culture heavens sang loudly when the late great Tupac Shakur was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Friday night (April 7. Yes, 50! Join us as we celebrate the legend and his words, "I don’t think I’ll change the world, but I guarantee I’ll spark the brain that will change the world." On June 16, 2021, Tupac would have been 50 years old. They will also discuss Tupac Shakur's words, image, and musical legacy continuing global impact on culture and society. The agenda is to honor Tupac's legacy by reading excerpts from his 1999 instant classic poetry book "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" (Pocket Books/MTV Books). Dion will be joined by Tupacs former business partner producer, director, artist, Tracy Danielle Robinson and over a dozen other contemporary artists and prominent industry voices (). "Tupac Shakur's 50th Birthday Celebration!" Writer/teaching artist, Nahshon Dion hosts, live via zoom ().