2Pac - Dear Mama (Lyrics)

Artist/Group: 2Pac
Album: Me Against the World
Released: 1995
Label: Interscope
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"Dear Mama" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2Pac, released on February 9, 1995, as the lead single from his third studio album, Me Against the World. The song is a tribute to his mother, Afeni Shakur. In the song, Shakur details his childhood poverty and his mother's addiction to crack cocaine, but argues that his love and deep respect for his mother supersede bad memories. The song topped the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart for five weeks and also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 13, 1995.
"Dear Mama" has been consistently ranked among the best of its genre, appearing on numerous "greatest" lists. In 2009, the song was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress, who deemed it a work that is "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States." In a press release, the organization called the song "a moving and eloquent homage to both the murdered rapper's own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and societal indifference."
The song is a tribute to Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur. She and her husband were active members of the Black Panther Party in New York in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Shakur was born a month after his mother was acquitted of more than 150 charges of "Conspiracy against the United States government and New York landmarks" in the New York "Panther 21" court case. She was often absent during his childhood in favor of being an activist, and also during his adolescence when she became addicted to crack cocaine. Shakur was kicked out by Afeni at age 17, and they had little contact for many years. Having "lost all respect" for his mother, he subsequently moved into a vacant apartment with friends and began writing poetry and rap lyrics. In 1990, realizing her habit was out-of-control, she enrolled in a 12-step program at a drug and alcohol treatment center in Norwalk, Connecticut. After completion, she reconciled with her son, who was at this point a successful recording artist.
Record producer Tony Pizarro, explained that
Pac used to make references to 'Dear Mama' in a lot of different songs and I'd always be like 'You know that's a songs in itself.' And one day he was like 'I got somethin' for that.' And he was like 'Man, you have In My Wildest Dreams by the Crusaders' and I was like 'Yeah.' He was like 'Yeah, I got something for that.' So I got the track ready. Pac just came through and just dropped it and blessed it with them vocals.
The song was written shortly before Shakur served a prison term. Upon completion of the track, Shakur phoned longtime friend Jada Pinkett-Smith, remarking, "I wrote this song about our mothers and I want you to hear it." Pinkett-Smith's mother too had struggled with drug addiction, and their experiences growing up with this as children led to their friendship. She later remarked that the song gave her a "rush of emotions" upon her first listen. Johnny J, one of the rapper's producers, noted that "The emotional, the sad songs, were his personal favorites." Shakur mentioned the song and his intentions behind it in a 1995 interview with the Los Angeles Times: "I'm the kind of guy who is moved by a song like Don McLean's "Vincent," that one about Van Gogh. The lyric on that song is so touching. That's how I want to make my songs feel. Take "Dear Mama" - I aimed that one straight for my homies' heartstrings." When questioned on possible misogyny in his lyrics, Shakur defended his music, noting that he worked in the studio with women and played his songs for women pre-release, remarking, "Why do you think I wrote 'Dear Mama'? I wrote it for my mama because I love her and I felt I owed her something deep."
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[@overtheedge107]

Tupac's lyrics are so deep. This man was well beyond his time. You can tell he loved his Mama so much no matter the circumstance!!!

[@olliewalker539]

This makes me cry.. 2pacs lyrics will live forever 🙌🏾

[@timmer9lives]

I think it makes anyone with a heart and soul cry. Beautiful lyrics.

[@emmajohnson8909]

Tupac truly loved his Mom. He said no woman could ever take the place of his Mama. Those are true words of love . RIP Tupac. ❤❤😢😢

[@sprey4978]

Fr Brother fr...

[@vivianmckeithan7487]

Facts I 💯agree it makes me cry I am still listening to it in 2024 Rest In Peace to 2Pac and his mother to up in heaven 🕊️🕊️🕊️💐💐💐🕊️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@williamkump4606]

Just lost my mom three months ago. This is to you mama. I love you and miss you forever.

[@hisholyseed8525]

Bless you, brother. Dont ever forget her🥰

[@janeisenreposo2684]

Stay strong brother 💪

[@iilsinister4895]

stay strong bro bro 💪 I'm sure u made her proud

[@calebcummins88]

I'm so sorry, stay strong brotha, I know I'm seeing this 8 months later but still

[@williamkump4606]

@@calebcummins88 thanks bro

[@TGO4125]

Typing this with tear in my eye. Anyone who's seeing this May your mother live a thousand years.

[@Itssfkngelo]

same to you bro

[@Pramejsonawane]

Bruhhh😭❤️

[@MikeBesk]

And may she not eat your brains.

[@mkatalin09]

God bless you

[@fromzero8012]

same to you bro ❤️❤️❤️

[@fridamojo7218]

My Son just send me this. Touch my heart, makes me cry.. I love you Son. eternity ❤

[@mohammedshah9464]

you should be so proud of having a loving son we do love our mothers

[@Familliarsurroundings]

I’m 16. My mom is a single mother. It was hard, and it’s harder now, but I know how hard she works for me and her. I don’t think she will ever understand how much I appreciate her

[@DeformedOrphan]

Womp to the fucking womp

[@DavidMundoe]

​@@DeformedOrphan I hope you can heal... Group homes and juvenile hall is where I grew up. Thats why we're here right? To try and understand what it's like to give a damn, which you and I probably stopped doing years ago. Stay up.

[@EmmyAdeka]

❤

[@Terrapart]

My son shows me everyday! Sometimes just a phone call means the world!

[@Familliarsurroundings]

@@DeformedOrphan you’re only Going to get so far in like with that negative mentality, brother. I hope you’re doing better now

[@claudiamendoza3863]

This is such an incredible song. I always loved Tupac. I admired the love he had for his momma.

[@Khadijasaid-x1y]

Respect full to 2pac. He is a really man. Strong love to all mothers in the world. GOD bless all mothers in this world.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

Pac was a gifted actor and a poet!

[@bobby-gs9wn]

Arguably the best rapper ever. Respect

[@kichigan1]

No argument.

[@samuelb1638]

When rap was poetic. Now however today most of it is about hating each other and who has more of what. Old school will always be the champion of rap. If you disagree, you’re too far down in the bottomless pit.

[@issablack9419]

You just a old head but Tupac was great

[@beachedkale8077]

@@issablack9419 I mean he’s lokey right old school was it

[@8331lewskii]

Sorry to break it to you but rap has always had this type of theme even old school rap (when they did disses for the most part but still)

[@darkcelt225]

I'm sorry did you miss the bangers that were hit em up and who shot ya?

[@imnatoshikips2963]

Agreed but TBH Every Era has its own Fire And Momentum.. We got lyrical poetic rappers today too but media has "*All Eyez On Mumble Rap*"... Nonetheless I love both old school and modern day Rap.. And every Rap has its own Occasion or time to be played!!

[@abcd0193]

May both of them rest in peace.

[@josephineangeloni7587]

My son sent me this song years ago I came here to reminisce and it still touches my heart with a tear. Tupac I appreciated you RIP in peace and love to my children ❤️

[@gratefulpete4810]

my mother had her own different struggles. i always cry listening to this song. i miss mama. i came back here to cry again upon hearing the news of the murder arrest. RIP. tell your mothers you love her man. flaws and all.

[@jeanfiaseu7282]

Rip :(

[@mtmahesshrai]

He was the most versatile rapper. How melodious and beautiful a rap can be. Pac was way ahead of the time.🎉❤

[@stevenlopez6625]

This is making me cry already.

[@MiracleEuro]

New York’s greatest artist ever

[@monicaschlarbaum6090]

Dear “mama” You were the greatest mother who ever lived. Thank you for teaching me how the world “works”, how to show love& respect to others, & sharing your beauty w/everyone u met …..❤❤❤❤

[@jt-gd3pq]

I love my mother I’m so grateful I have a woman in my life who shows me the greatness of life even in the dark when there is no light she showed me a better way and path that she has been on numerous times and she saved me from losing my self many times i thank the lord for my mama.

[@Livewithnoregrets58]

As a mama here, I feel so unappreciated sometimes. My kids lost daddy when they were young. Always felt like I couldn't be enough for them especially my daughters but having that 1 son who loves on me is eternal. My daughters missed out but like I told them you have no excuse to mess up your life.

[@thebetterworldproject]

They will find thier way one day god bless u never give up hope

[@JaxonDeRosso]

W

[@Black-Cipher-6]

Denzel Washington said in an interview these wise words: "A mother is a son's first love. And a son is a mother's last love." As a son who still has both parents coming home every day, I must confess that it took me years to understand and fully appreciate my parent's love for me. I suffered from alcoholism, severe depression, and a surprising amount of other mental disorders for 8 years (maybe even more). But as the years passed, I had many epiphanies about live. It was this exact year (2024) that I really stopped and pondered about how much love, sweat, tears, my parents endured to raise, the many sacrifices, like health, they made to raise me. When I was young and naive, I thought God hated me because of the Hell I was going through, but as I grew older and wiser, I understood that, although painful, going through all that was a lesson. I acquired so much knowledge while experiencing my illnesses. I'm 26, now, and I think I finally won the war against myself. Thanks to my parents and their endless love for me.

[@TevinAllen-og1xl]

You are appreciated by your kids

[@paddieharkin4629]

You are an amazing mama

[@monamarty2603]

Listening to this always makes me cry 🥺

[@BeatinRoundTheBush]

Man that line "my anger wouldn't let me feel for a stranger" makes me fucking cry every time man

[@Pliskin2894]

Lost my mom to cancer on September 12th, 2024. Miss you mama. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I miss you already. Can't help but tear up listening to this. 💔💔💔

[@AlindaJesca]

Am sorry to hear this my condolences

[@okuhlegiven-mh8em]

😢 she'll always be with you ❤️r.i.p momma.

[@RooneyCisse-f3n]

😂the legend

[@RandomDude-bo1lg]

Lost mine 2016. You will heal and she will live on in you. You'll see the way you raise your kids.

[@KatyRamirez-e3o]

I'm sorry

[@subrochoudhury4633]

Whenever I listen this song it made me cry so badly

[@emmanuelsimon3456]

This song will be listerned forever

[@smitaparmar5727]

Unconditional luv..son n mom..very touchy .💖

[@mohammedshah9464]

Dear Mama 3 years today you left this earth and was brought back to God. I cant lie the pain and sense of loss still raw n feels like it was just yesterday you was taken. I can say this pain will never go away and now I've learned to live with it if I don't feel it that means I never loved you like I told you mama. This song hits me more now than it did when I used to play it to you on mothers day. One thing i do know is that a mothers love is unconditional... RIP MAMA 30/0/58 - 27/01/22 "I finally understand, for a woman it ain't easy tryna raise a man. You always was committed, a poor single mother on welfare tell me how you did it. There's no way i can pay you back but the plan is to show you that i understand. You are appreciated..." Dear mama... this the part that hits my soul all the time😢 I love you always and forever Mama xx

[@ctrodriguez111ent]

First couple bars had me shedding tears, god i needed that cry. This song is so real and so beautiful. Theres no love like a mothers love for her kids my mom always says. It breaks my heart seeing my parents get old, and eventually see them laying in their casket. God, why is reality so painful. 😢 i feel it all and i just wanna appreciate the rest of the time i have on earth letting her know how appreciated she is. “And theres no way i can pay you back, but my plan is to show you that I understand, you are appreciated “ ❤♾️😭 i love you momma

[@publicenemy4993]

One of the best story tellers of all time.

[@deddywijayalim]

Funny how what sad drama movies or stories never made me shed tears, but everytime i come back to this song i just can't help but tear up

[@calebe.7552]

Wondering who listening to this on mother’s day ! HAPPY MOTHERDAYS TO ALL THE MOMS OUT THERE I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AS WELL !!

[@shaunfinnigan4326]

Listening on Father's day. I don't need an excuse to remember that great woman. ❤

[@luisv7659]

RIP mom and son wish you were alive 2pac God Bless

[@Axel-y2c2o]

i love this song man😭😭😔

[@almaxgacc5585]

Sent that to my Mother for her 50’s. She was so deeply touched by that genious song. Î m 60, she is dead long time. Just gave to hear listen to my last child son. He is 12, and he plays piano and violin - because he asked us, his parents, to, inscribe him to learn at Conservatoire de musique classique de Genève here - he was 4 year old then. And still , as a french of 800 years family, I was living in L. A. in 97’ , and tonight, I have still tears mounting to my eyes, for this text, this song.

[@Magesh01]

I'm crying.... Legendary song

[@marynanji4259]

Me too

[@kalebfunderburk3798]

same i miss u tow pac

[@liamthompson5179]

Most likely the best lyrics ever written Heart poured out and we all feel it Genius RIP

[@teresabrown4198]

RIP Mom ❤ lost mine in 2005, she my Angel 😇

[@kenken723]

now finally will revealed what is behind of tupac's lyrics.. listens too violent but the words can touch our heart what is the greatest sacrifices of our mother. thank you❤😊

[@jymyrionwashington6849]

2Pacs RIP Forever.

[@codizzl3]

Everybody so concerned about other people’s life they forget they have they own . Spread the love

[@alissaalbritton_]

🫶🏼

[@imranalihodzic2181]

This song shows that 2pac is G.O.A.T and there will never be a repper better than him

[@johnblade6224]

Maybe not a better repper but Em is a better rapper

[@kajifo]

@@johnblade6224 I agree that Em is at least in my own opinion idk a lot about Pac, but Em himself said that 2Pac is the literal greatest rapper that ever lived

[@irenekhumalo8864]

I love this guy just by listening to the music and things he used to talk about...they didn't kill him but to destroy the intelligence he had...

[@kalebfunderburk3798]

same

[@MikeBesk]

Yeah, like when they made him get that thug life tattoo and shoot that cop. Don't even get me started on how they let him make millions of dollars in music and Hollywood. Bastards!

[@tylerthomas6235]

Shid like this is why PAC is still the best rapper of all time. I was born 2 months after his death yet he saved me years later in life. PAC will never be forgotten and truly was one of a kind

[@tinyiko.368]

I love this song man.

[@chaselitalien]

this song is amazing this is so deep i love my mom so much and even though i lost her she will always be her for me

[@Brians-ts5vr]

The realest mother's day song their is. Up their with Jodeci Song for Mama

[@Yo-yo-dt5ze]

This song right chere I sent to my mom and she started crying I appreciate my mama all the things she went through just to make sure me and my brother(rip) had everything we needed and struggled because neither of our dads was in our lives mama you are surly appreciated there would be no me without you❤

[@robenssaint-juste8766]

One day the world will understand"Dear Mama"this song hasn't price...Tupac put his Mama on value it's the same for all people who know importance of a Mom...Legend stays always alive by these Works....we are proud of you Blackboy and creature of GOD in the name of JESUS CHRIST our Savior and pilot amen 🙏 🙌❤

[@alissaalbritton_]

Such a iconic song. We love our mamas!!! They’re our true hero’s 🫶🏼

[@robertcayanan2910]

Rest in Peace Mr.Shakur.

[@salvadordeltoroiii5451]

I’m 49 yrs old n lost my Mama 2022 😢🥺😭 tearing up listening 👂 to this in 2025. Miss my Mama 💔 . Young men out there cherish n love your Mama …SHE IS THE ONLY 1 WHO GOT YOUR BACK!!!!!!!

[@Blue_416]

I know myself , his fans and his future fans are rejoicing right now. His big mouth will forever haunt him. At least he didn’t take it to his grave.

[@corygarrett2669]

My mom is the strongest woman I have ever met we just lost my dad and my sister all in less than a month it was hard to see my momma cry 😢 I can't stand to watch my momma being strong for me but in private she's a mess I just hope she's ok idk what I would do if I lost her ..... she's all I have left (besides my wife and kids) I love you mom thank you for everything I am extremely grateful for all you do for me and my wife and also my kids #MommasBoi

[@elsaargumedo3365]

This song gets tears out of my eyes🥹

[@nathanbarnezz1236]

Ik I wasn’t alive when 2pac and all that was around but I grew up with them because all the times we were in the car or going on a trip my dad always used to put songs like this on 🥺

[@karlg1535]

I was only 6 when he passed so I had no idea what a legend he truly was listening to my brother who was 10 years older playing his music.

[@certified3084]

I was lucky enough to be old enough to experience his existence.

[@MichaelGlover-fz1jh]

When I was low you was there. ❤

[@andilestar4692]

I lost my mom in 94 @ 6 yrs old. This song always makes me think wat we'd be doing @ this tym. I gave her 2 grandkids & I wish they'd have met each other.😔😊

[@jamesririnui257]

" when things went wrong wed blame mama "❣

[@ssemakulaeric8889]

That's always the case but mum doesn't stop trying!

[@sabritassabritas9911]

Happy birthday TUPAC!

[@salzankawi4734]

2pac shakur is a legend this is so heart whelming rip 🤕🥺

[@kasondefifilungu]

RIP mama ❤

[@amandaprice3799]

I'm listening to this song 25 years later an haven't heard it for a long time an still know every word, an still hits like it hit then❤

[@laylazeidan7620]

I lost my mom almost 5 years ago I miss her so much a lifetime of grief 💔

[@michellem8077]

one of the best tupac song

[@Kdmonlyfirst]

I lost my mother yesterday morning. This song hits so much harder now

[@LilizoMunawa]

I am sorry for your loss you will be fine I will pray for you

[@James-hs7eg]

Condolences 🙏🙏🤲

[@LevistarLyngdoh]

Mis you 2pac

[@themineguy915]

Mothers day is in a week.. im listening to this 😢 2024

[@isaacmabunda9001]

I always do all my best to show that i really appreciate everything my mom did for me since i was young and from the bottom of my heart i thank my mom.

[@thatboy2hard]

2pac songs was BIG W!!

[@shimaabdullah9222]

My eyes be teared up with my mama on my mind everytime I hear this ❤️ I love you, Mama

[@certified3084]

1/29/2022. RIP for ever Pac. Man this game would be so different if you was still here. One of the reasons I started rapping and poetry. I was 12 when you died. Remember it like yesterday. Your legacy and your words still live on. I rode past Shock G's old high school earlier today too...RIP KING.

[@Skits_Series77]

My BIRTHDATE

[@davecivil1]

I love this song it's speaks very highly 🙌 and it's the truth

[@kewellfoolchand9533]

Legend 👑👑

[@kaz9781]

We miss you 2pac

[@antoniofortyfour3490]

everytime i listen this songs makes me cry😇😥story of my life🌹

[@zakiyyahcollins1646]

I really need this shit right now, my mother is dying, slowly Inwatch the cancer spread and just... devour my mother who never had it easy.. All she ever wanted was her mother's love. I love you mom and I swear I would share half days with you, so we can do all the things you never got to do. So I could have just a little more time to get it right.

[@sinofaye9818]

U don’t know how much you owe your parents until yourself become parents. Sacrifices daily till our passing.

[@paajoeocran3917]

I really like this music

[@baljiibatmunkh5218]

Happy Birthday mama!

[@TammyFlowers-wg1pb]

Rest in ✌🏽 your mom always love you! And you know that!! Your mom knew how much you love her too ❤️ may God bless your unity together in heaven 🙏🏽❤️😢

[@SecretSanctum80]

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!

[@lauragreaser3461]

Beautiful

[@chickaboom2406]

My momma was on drugs trying to raise 8 children on her own . Some of us was bad others were good . I can relate to this so much I cry every time I hear it. We were on welfare. Got bullied for not having name brand clothing so we had to fight . We didn't have miracles every thanksgiving but momma you tried and for that my plan is to show you that I understand 😢

[@stevenasunga3917]

Dear mama

[@undergroundvagos8481]

I'm losing my mother to cancer. I don't wanna lose her just yet. She's still too young! We've been through so much together and every time I think about these moments I'm crying.

[@danitacraft214]

My One and Only Sun dedicated this song to me during his incarceration !! 💕💕♾️, He'd finally come to the Realization of why I am his mom and dad!! 💕♾️❤️❤️

[@Itsssyagirllriahh]

Now that I'm a mama I just cry and thank my mama because she didn't have to hustle or raise me. I miss my old mama she's sick now. But ugh

[@Veteransolo]

Mama Papa I love you both always and forever. 👨‍👩‍👦❤ And of course You Lord.❤🙏✝️ I just wanted to hear this song.

[@mrfrank022084]

danced this with my mom at my wedding!!

[@baevan-ni3fw]

Genius period.

[@AndreaSforza-m1f]

🥲no words can explain the feeling every time i listen it

[@decisioneternal]

Yea. I'm crying ..

[@sainadaramy2328]

I Love you. I will never forget you

[@ernestinewalker7888]

That is so real, I relate 😪

[@queenlubinda]

I love that I sing this song to my mama because some parts really do relate❤❤

[@sumitbhai8132]

Tupac shakur 🐐💯

[@bryanflorezsaenz5404]

This music was released in February 9th 1995

[@victorcallys]

Bone cancer took away my lovely mom from me on 23rd November 2024😭😭😭. This song was my all time dedication to her. Heaven knows how I miss darling mum. God please keep mama safe for me.

[@victorcallys]

As I listen to this song, I just can't hold back my tears😭😭😭

[@DRNL127_OFFICIAL]

i made my mama mad and played this for her to ask for forgiveness, this is one of her favorite songs

[@janorrispolle3518]

Cause through the drama I can always depend on my mama. ❤❤❤