2Pac’s Father Exposes The Truth: Finally Tells His Side Of The Story. (Full Interview)

Billy Garland, former black panther party member and biological father to Tupac Shakur, first in-depth interview with The Art Of Dialogue contributor Delray Richardson.
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[@tanglex59]

I met Tupac the year he died at the Grammys in LA and he was so respectful and I told him to stay out of trouble..he said yes ma’am. He’s a soldier.

[@tupenny1331]

He did not listen

[@Turnheadcough]

Like his dad just said everybody has a Tupac story to benefit their life

[@Talabanh]

What do you or did you do to be in the same space as pac?

[@-sdot83]

@@Talabanh ok now that nigga ain’t God 😂

[@Jordan23-G.O.A.T.]

​@@TalabanhPlease re-read what you wrote.....does it make any sense to you?

[@djfundraiser9710]

Now THIS is how you’re supposed to do an interview!!! From beginning to end, pure perfection. Keep doing what you’re doing!!!!

[@marquelladavis1472]

YESSSSSSS ❤

[@ttully]

Agreed

[@ericphillips1338]

FACTS!!!

[@mikeoxbig8680]

So at 13:48 when he says he didn’t look for him, you think that’s perfection? You’re an idiot too.

[@Vee316]

Tupac cousin Leasane interview was awesome as well. ❤

[@leonardooo54]

Almost 30 years after 2Pac's death, and everyone's eyes are still on him... How is that possible? He is no longer here physically with us.... but he continues to kill all the jealous people who betrayed him... THEY WILL NEVER GET TO HIS LEVEL!!!

[@donethmiller1963]

Truss mi, fiiiiiiirrrre!.

[@chatterboxneptune5810]

He's the best

[@damonhackett743]

Thats why he is goated

[@paige4128]

Right! They’re all falling like dominos, and/or deceased. You can’t mess with a child of God and not expect consequences and repercussions.

[@isabellacostantino2497]

You couldn’t say it better!! Totally agree!! HIS THE KING PRESIDENT THE WHOLE WORLD HAS EVER NEEDED! IF ONLY …IF ONLY

[@shevisharris8780]

2Pac father is fine and we know now how 2pac would’ve looked as he got older. His dad is nice looking still at 73 years old.

[@J.C...]

You know people are gonna flock to Billy now that he's the last living link to Pac. We all thought it was Afeni and that his dad was dead. Smh. She was wrong for that.

[@moneyman4740]

Crazy how much he looked like Pac , go look at his old pics , pac had bra whole face just a lil darker

[@trobinson1016]

😂 smh black man said all that real talk and your mind goes to how he looks. 😂 I thought it was a joke but women are predators. Just like the woman that birth his Sun. She liked him enough to have sex with him but didn't respect him enough to have a relationship with his Sun. 🤦🏿

[@dirtyface-capone7622]

​@@moneyman4740Yeah I've seen pics of a young Billy on Facebook.Him & Pac could almost be twins.Only difference is Tupac had his mother's eyes & smile.Everything else was all Billy.

[@moneyman4740]

@@dirtyface-capone7622 i agree and Afeni’s skin tone , i couldnt really see the resemblance to Billy until i saw his older pics , i def see it 100% , even the facial hair

[@grealtor7334]

The presence or absence of a biological father (good or bad) will overtly and subconsciously impact childhood and adult life. So glad Pac was able to connect with his father, Mr. Garland.🙌🏽

[@geargirlpeterbilt]

❣️

[@adrianjenkins7655]

J

[@blkqueen6201]

With his father.

[@bhatch5680]

His father was Mutulu Shakur, this guy was a sperm donor

[@manchulvanist66]

Societal Myth, women’s rights theory to assist in the disposable man idea.

[@PaulaDiannePatterson]

One of my favorite quotes by Tupac is "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why"❤❤❤Rest In Peace Tupac. You will NEVER be forgotten 😘😘

[@matthewwells8231]

I liked No love for my daddy cause the coward wasn’t there

[@gloriawatson2094]

UUUH, WHAT A POWERFUL STATEMENT. Most powerful I have ever HEARD

[@gloriawatson2094]

Most powerful quote

[@PaulaDiannePatterson]

@@matthewwells8231 He passed away and I didn't cry Cause my anger wouldn't let me feel for a stranger You say I'm young and I'm heartless But all the while I was looking for a father he was gone

[@raiderrivas7434]

That's mark twain but Tupac often quoted poets writers and other artists. He had plenty of his own. My favorite was "No man alive has ever witness struggles I've survived"

[@user-ki1vd3ti8j]

His Father appears to be an intelligent, genuine and stand up guy. I see where Tupac got his drive,fire and mindset from. You can see it in his Dad

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

kinda a rare thing for a father to look this good, be this smart and has this charisma. im talking about a black father from the 90s. he looked good as fuck back in early 2000s when he talked about vising tupac in a hospital. also name and last name.... sounds like some kind of rich man from the white hood

[@youngbuckz79]

You got that right

[@FrankGina2016]

Yes! If this is true im so sick of this society accepting women who turn their kids against good dads. None of us are perfect on this earth but I believe there’s a special place for those men or women who turn kids against the other parent. It’s sickening. I hope he finds peace. I don’t know him but The man seems ok to me.

[@notknown6605]

Stand up guys don’t take money from their dead sons when they never looked after them when they were alive

[@onesyphorus]

yeah im sorry but ppl are hyping him up cos of his son, like relations halo effect (you're the relative of so n so!?!?! OMG NO WAYY!!!), not realising that a lot of tupac's problems could arguably be said to have stemmed from this guy himself lmao. @@notknown6605 mad ironic, this guy just seems like a terrible person

[@Mooli]

Billy looks and sounds, like a man 30 years younger. Quite an inspiring and intelligent figure. An original black king.

[@user-qv4id3dy5w]

As a Tupac fan, this interview is appreciated . Legends never die! Rest in continued power 4ever. Pac, Mutula, Afeni..

[@MARTITO-wh8ku]

Ase'

[@nomo4u886]

Facts only the biological dad & his brothers & sisters left.

[@unknownunknown2576]

His step dad just been released from prison right?

[@mznik723]

@@unknownunknown2576he recently died… 😢

[@jmilli0479]

​@@nomo4u886Is his aunt still alive that went into exile to Cuba I think from the Panther party?

[@williamgarland5855]

Mutula Shakur, black liberation fighter spent 30 years in a hellhole is finally at peace. I appreciated and loved this brother for his many sacrifices , not only for being committed to the betterment of our people but more importantly being there for our son. REST IN FREEDOM Brother Mutulu Shakur.

[@93McDj]

salutations to our comrade, brother, elder, mutulu shakur; our essence isn’t confined within our physicality and hence, despite being subject to imprisonment by the imperialist system, dr mutulu shakur has prevailed in inspiring generations of humans to live and fight for a better freer world. salutations comrade

[@YungMH]

Salute to you Mr Garland & We Appreciate you For doing this Interview!!!

[@liammcguigan4578]

Love how you carry yourself mr garland cool mother fker can see we’re Tupac got his swag . Watched the interview about 10 times great to finally hear your side

[@lapislazulii141]

I’ll never understand how this community could be duped into communism. Essentially, arm for THEIR movement.

[@germ187]

As a new father to a daughter, I feel your pain man I would do anything for my daughter. Your son’s music awakened my revolutionary heart, and I thought you should know that. From one man to another (WISER) man, THANK YOU!

[@ForensicsOnTheScene]

I had no idea Tupac had a biological father still living. Until now, I thought Tupac's father was dead. I was shocked by this interview. I absolutely believe what he said in this interview. Everything Mr. Garland said about Tupac not being a thug and the story of Tupac buying $5k boots for that man in the luxury store just to spread joy. I believe that Tupac's mother complained about the size of the house and the car. That's the stuff my father has done to me with nice things I've bought him. I believe Tupac's father ... hands down. I always thought Tupac was just like his mother. I see now, he is just like his father. Very smart guy. Not just street smart, but when he said this legendary artist is dead over a medallion. How does that make sense? I was impressed with his insight. Parental alienation is a real thing too. More importantly, you can feel he truly loved/loves his son Tupac. Thank you for posting this! I learned a lot about life just listening to Pac's father speak. I'm so happy to hear Pac's pops is writing a book. Can't wait to buy it!

[@vmpodcast]

This just shows that Pac needed his father more than anything he could’ve saved him from danger

[@evertoncampbelljr1543]

He tried but his mother betrayed 2pac and his father, I'm keeping it a pound💯💯💯💯💯

[@LIL_BEE889]

I definitely agree with both of y’all, he needed his dad for real. His dad seem like a stand up guy. Tupac is so much like him.

[@bighomie5213]

His father couldn’t save him his life was already written before he was born it was suppose happen the same way it happened

[@pcpalan]

Then you would have no idea who 2pac was/is.

[@TheeTrueBlue]

I believe the young man would be extremely proud to hear how his pops speaking of him in such a way. I love this interview and to see this brother. It's like seeing an older version of Pac. 👑✊🏾

[@helendimovski1430]

2Pac is there listening to his father - & - happy to hear everything about 2Pac 💯 : so SAD that 2Pac died in his prime time ! Me & 2Pac have same birth date - But - 10 years apart - I - am the older one though 😏”!

[@hopemack7701]

​@@helendimovski1430I wish y'all stop saying that dead people can hear the the living and still with them. Read your Bible once a person die they are gone their spirit is in holding and the body you see in the casket is just a shell. Stop saying the living will see their loved ones again because they won't. No one will recognize anyone. Read your word

[@laurafrancis5167]

This interview was done with grace and lots of respect 💙💙💙. Pac would be proud🥰

[@starflower9015]

Unfortunately his father didn't want anything to do with his son who became be biggest talent in the 90s. Tupac said in a prison interview he saw his father about 3 to 4 times in his life. Disgrace

[@divinekismet7764]

Everybody is a critic....

[@rashawncarter-kamau9744]

He looks just like him. To love 2Pak is to love everything that made him who he was. I’m glad he is speaking up as a man who made mistakes but loved his son the best way he knew how.

[@hagonieepretty4142]

Just like him!!!

[@lupavo1738]

@@hagonieepretty4142 Plot twist: this is actually Tupac lmao. 😆

[@MedusasFeelinSalty]

Clear down to those eyebrows!

[@kekejohnson687]

We all make mistakes. PAC mom had him all over the place. She was doing what she could

[@renethompson02]

​@@lupavo1738 why did that cross my mind too 😂😂

[@APBT2022]

I'm not a big hip-hop rap fan. But I will say Dear Mama is my favorite. 1st time I heard it I cried. I heard a tribute to all single mom's or mom's in general. Tupac was so, oh, his eyes, his smile, he was so fine. I am so glad that I watched this interview. I'm glad that Pac got to know his father..R.I.P Pac.

[@yvette11111]

Now I see why Tupac had a way with words. He came from two storytellers. I enjoyed this interview. ❤

[@Reggi_Sample]

Mutulu too

[@danielsaenz1325]

yeah all them.

[@chrystaljenkins5622]

So sad😢

[@sansanchez2465]

This was an amazing interview. I believe him as well. He filled in many of the gaps regarding PAC. His father is a smooth gentleman.💯💯

[@Threadbow]

You can feel where pac had the genetic code, to become who he was.

[@FreewayFreeman]

His heart has been broken a lot! This is strong and honest man. Love brotha.

[@angelahampton5730]

Yes it has. That is so unfortunate

[@rosebenson8676]

Both of Tupacs biological parents were black panther party members. Tupac was so deep. He is the spitting image of his father. Thankyou sir for your honesty and courage. Yout so handsome like your son!!!

[@nad0862]

Even Afeni’s Shakur husband who raised Tupac was a black activist, he spent years in jail for it and ended up being killed. Tupac almost went to jail for shooting officers who were threatening a black guy with guns… he step out to help out a perfect stranger just because he saw him as a brother. He was raised by an addict mother but somehow ended up achieving success in music, acting, poetry. Tupac was loyal, and hated fake people… he was not afraid to speak his mind or to hide where he came from even when he became a mainstream sensation he stayed the same !

[@PURPLEHEARTS19]

When I got the news of Tupac death, I was living in San Diego at the time. I sat on the porch and cried like a baby until I got a migraine. RIP Pac! 💜

[@seakay365]

I still cry

[@chrystaljenkins5622]

I was real upset too - I had been listening to his last album in my car( it was in my 10 disc changer), at the time so when he died it was devastating to me😢

[@anthonyblow100]

Black men in this society have been vilified for generations. So glad this brother is able to give his side of the story. He doesn’t hide his own faults, and is filled with regret. We should honor the struggle he has gone through to be a father to his son.

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

I respect a brotha or anybody that doesnt hide his faults , stop it with the perfect nonsense!!! or tryna look that way!

[@t.c.o.g.773]

Exactly!!!!!!!!!🙏

[@t.c.o.g.773]

@@dominicbrogsdale3348truth

[@Mitchell4131]

Vilified for good reason a bunch of mama's boys with no accountability

[@jaxon386]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. 🙏🏽

[@jvhfilms]

My foster mother lied to me for years about my biological mother! Everyone told me she was dead I felt this interview!

[@ninawalker292]

Sorry ❤🙏💔

[@starflower9015]

This is sad I'm sorry you had to go through this in your life ❤️

[@lautz38]

Oh wow I'm so sorry

[@tiffany4628]

Horrible

[@sasharae1983]

It is so wrong for anyone to talk down on a child’s parent to the child… I am going through this with my son’s grandmother as we speak… I’m so sorry you had to go through that…

[@Lkmmilan-np1xx]

God! His hands, his voice and the looks! He looked like his dad! Fiiiiiiiiiine people! Sad his son passed so young😢 Pac was a whole life!

[@therealtamararandolphoffic6103]

Tupac was a world changer and a living legend

[@acehowell701]

I can listen to Mr.Garland for hours. You can feel this man's wisdom through the screen.

[@theodavis4832]

He is alive he lives through his fans

[@RoyalAlkebulan]

sad he’s got more haters than fans, i do my best 2 block every one of them

[@dreynolds4883]

The fans out voting for Biden with their White spouses? Tupac would be disgusted at these gay uncle Toms today.

[@sweatLeaf]

@@RoyalAlkebulan fr?? Fkn why?

[@faisamusse8522]

Agree even children know 2pac now because mother plays his song

[@lavedastrother9015]

Tupac had his father's honesty and passion

[@MissOutcast100]

Get a life

[@carolynnewsome7547]

Former Black Panther! Respect. Great Interview!

[@SacredWaves]

2 Pac... the most influential person, in my teenage years. He opened my eyes to things I had never been exposed to. (I grew up on a farm in the middle of a corn field.) He brought a lot to the music world. One of the few men that impacted the world, and had no idea how much he meant to others. No idea of the changes he brought to many. I cant say enough about him... His death was indeed a tragedy. Another life lost to senseless bs.

[@ttully]

Heck yeah, thx for sharing

[@SacredWaves]

@ttully Of course. 2Pac impacted me, in a big way. I had no idea of life outside my small world. I knew of poor, different religions, etc... I had no idea people lived in a neighborhood where they watched loved ones die. A place that people drive by, and never see, or notice. Where kids have to sell drugs (or themselves) to survive. Drugs, abuse... I had no idea. 2Pac expanded my mind, my heart, and my appreciation... in too many ways to count...and he had no idea what he even did that. Others as well. I shared with friends... 😉

[@xxcrump2640]

Another life lost (his) to senseless bs he helped to create

[@teeteefantroy9760]

@@xxcrump2640how do you know this?

[@xxcrump2640]

@@teeteefantroy9760 because he's dead over the BS he raped about. That fairy tale gangster s#it got him where he's at and got nobody's like you prazing that silly s#it. He should've stuck to the ballerina dancing classes he enjoyed

[@durbansaladyinaccra2173]

So sad that 2Pac and his father were robbed of precious time together and then he died. 😢

[@user-jn2vj9dg9k]

It's the way of the black woman til this day because they scorn

[@user-td7kx6hg3t]

Dnt believe this

[@briannamisaki9828]

@@user-td7kx6hg3tstfu if you don’t believe it don’t look at it

[@newedition0456]

@@briannamisaki9828how was he robbed?

[@princetigerbeatz9316]

@@briannamisaki9828 That’s not his real father.

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

Bro why did I cheese so hard when he started talking about his son being the greatest rapper ever and that even if he wasn’t his pops, he’d still bump his shit😂 that’s dope to hear🙏🙏

[@Adams-st2yq]

I went thru the same exact experience this man did with my two first born, and the streets didn't have a hold on me. My fault was not filing for joint custody, thinking our agreement was good. One day, my 10 year old and 8 year old boys disappeared off the face of the earth. Young and didn't have the money to hire people to find them. Didn't know and was so depressed and just wanted to forget. I understand this man and feel bad. Pac never got to live his life! 25! SMH! Gone too soon!

[@paige4128]

Women do that mess all of the time and it’s sad. Because they’re mad. Depending on when you grew up, technology wasn’t what it is today, so if you grew up around mines and Tupac’s era, you couldn’t just get online and find folks ESPECIALLY if they moved out of state. Note to baby fathers: be there at the birth of your child and immediately file a joint custody agreement regardless if you’re getting along with the mother or not because that may change, and she’ll leave the state/country on you, and you’ll never see your child. Be smart.

[@suzzy1790]

​@@paige4128 well said!!❤

[@FrankGina2016]

I feel you. Same here

[@foxtrot4242]

Yeah my mom and my father met each other in Phoenix Arizona and they were together for awhile and they moved to Oklahoma where my mother is from and my dad lived in Arizona most his life but was from san Diego but they moved to Oklahoma together then i was born in Tulsa Oklahoma then they moved back to Phoenix and around the time i was one years old my mom and dad weren't getting along and my mom took me on my birthday at one years old and went back to Oklahoma and didn't tell my dad and my family had a birthday party set up for me birthday cake and party and everything and my dad told me he had to go tell my family that she took me away and that it was a sad day for them so for 17 years i never saw my dad and my mom never spoke bad about my dad but just said he had a drug problem but always said he was a good man but she didn't realize the pain she had put us through and how much guidance i needed growing up but one day when i was 17 years old my sister came to my house and had told me my cousin found her on Facebook and said that he has been looking for me and my family wanted to get in contact with me if i wanted and long story short got in contact with them and it felt amazing because you gotta understand I didn't ever talk to any of them on my dads side for my entire life my Mexican Chicano side about 10 months later my aunt drove to Oklahoma after i turned 18 and met her for the first time she spent the night talked to my mom and sister and made up with my mom for what happened 17 years ago and the next day i left with her and packed all my stuff said goodbye to my mom and sisters got on the road and went to Phoenix and met my whole family and i never felt that good in my entire life when i met them i felt high because all those years i felt alone and never had so many people and a support system like that then i met my dad it went well wasn't what I expected of course because alot of damage was done I was already 18 and couldn't get the years and time and disapline and guidance I needed from my father but it is what it is but I stayed there for a year and came back to Oklahoma and just been chilling here since then it was 2020 during covid when i went to Phoenix and was going through alot of mental health issues and going to Phoenix got me out of a terrible place and im greatfull for that it wasn't perfect seeing them but i love them so much and will see them again but i neeeded to get away because they all live together and it was always loud and not much privacy and wasn't used to that but it was really fun but after a year i had to get away but at the end of the day it was a miracle they found me i was sure i would never ever meet them or my dad i accepted that and then it happened and it felt like a dream ill never forget it but i do know how important it is for a mother and father is to communicate and to always think about the child because i struggle with alot today becoming a man and learning things that i was supposed to know already and can never get that time back i was supposed to have with my father I could say it was my mother's fault or my dad's fault my mom has told me things about my dad and my dad has told me things about my mom so i don't blame either of them even tho my mom could of communicated better I just don't have it in me to blame her at this point there's things my father did that was wrong but too but it's the past and I have to move on now so just remember to think about the decisions your about to make mothers and fathers that could impact the childs life and future forever.

[@ungalld]

2Pops is solid, he 74 and still sharp, well spoken, intelligent and all that... Apple don’t fall far from the tree. Salute Delray and Art. Rest in Power Makaveli tha Don 🙏🏾🕊🐐

[@ezekwu]

2Pops, lmao!!!!

[@shay9262]

2Pops though lol I like that! 💯

[@popbooda2732]

He look about in his 50s himself idk about that father he should be a older man just saying 🥴🤷🏽‍♂️

[@marlenemartin6302]

​@@popbooda2732⁉️Pop 74 & Pac would have been 52 🤷🏾‍♀️ What is your question ❓

[@BruceReacts]

@@popbooda2732your logic is trash with a cape on it lol. Because he looks like he’s in his 50s so he can’t be his dad? lol he’s 74.

[@jasongreene5578]

Why am I addicted to 2pac Stories?! Cause 2pac is the Goat 🐐

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

💯💯💯

[@jonathansimmons6452]

Huge Facts

[@londonshakur5653]

Thanks @jasongreene5578 Pac is My Family

[@eddiesengola4491]

He was Prophet.

[@Mr.International82]

You and me both brother😂

[@jeremybelk1591]

This is such a powerful interview. If you're a true fan of PAC then you after 28 minutes of this interview then you have a great deal of respect for his father as well. Pac gets some of his realness from his father for sure! Man RIP to the GOAT

[@BIGHEADjr51]

What?

[@ashleymulah4945]

I watched from beginning to end I never wanted it to end 😩!!!! Dad seems very genuine ,I believe him& appreciate this interview so much !

[@LaSheaT]

Tupac was so special. The first one to mention the illuminati and now look people can't stop talking about it. He sparked that and so much more. An activist, a braveheart, compassionate, giving, so gifted and expressive. Blessed with drive, determination and purpose. Touched and helped many and still many peoples favorite rapper including alot of artists. His legacy is not forgotten for who he was and what he contributed. He is forever loved by many no matter if in heaven or living his life quietly. Much respect to Tupac Amaru Shakur❤💪🙏✊✌

[@tomkeppler3519]

Illuminate lmao that's hilarious. Keep believing the nonsense and you'll never amount to anything

[@marlenemartin6302]

​@@tomkeppler3519I take it that you are speaking from experience😂

[@LaSheaT]

@@tomkeppler3519 Don't reply with this nonsense insulting my intelligence. Live in the dark if you want to. Who you think the elite and secret society is. You not on my level enough to reply to me, go do your research. It's even been on the history Channel. They break it down. ✌

[@debradaniels6123]

​@@tomkeppler3519How about you way faster take a flying leap into burning hellfire precisely where you/your evil, lying, exploitative, oppressive/ parasitic people in USA/EE, Israel in Alkebulan / elsewhere globally are indeed doomed, as are all the "heathen nations", as TMH had written/prophesized. Done! Pink Anglo Saxons, E.E., /Immigrant American Ashkenazi Pig Imposters all definitely absolutely not at all TMH's "chosen" people period! Lucifer's lead satanic minions you are yes, as it is written in holy scriptures. But certainly not TMH Holy Abba AhaYah Almighty's chosen people H.I.!

[@dieselrecords]

He was looking to kill the Illuminati theory.. Killuminati. He thought that conspiracy theories were poison to the mind. At least the interview I heard, he was saying that he heard about it in prison and thought why would the only people who know this be prisoners? Basically it makes you give up power by accepting they have control over you once you believe in it.

[@03TahoeRacing]

I’m glad to finally hear Pac's dad story. Dude also seems really genuine about his life experiences as a father. ✊🏾

[@lovelymelanin9336]

Yes I’m glad to hear his side but I don’t think he should get any money from Tupacs estate! He did not help or raise Tupac! Fathers please take care of your black Children! Police are killing your everyday ✊🏿✊🏿

[@organicforlife597]

​@@lovelymelanin9336He already got it

[@nursemnm]

@@lovelymelanin9336did you not hear him? That wasn’t by choice

[@rudolphpugh4917]

@@lovelymelanin9336, he was looking for Tupac for years. Afeni kept moving them to different states. It was harder to find people back then, compared to now. And with her Panther skills, she could probably move around today without being found.

[@Jaycran22]

@@lovelymelanin9336yes and Women need to stop choosing thug dick and letting them shoot a load into them. It works both ways.

[@teresajenkins4061]

Great interview! You can see the pain in his face when he talks about his death. Grief, regret, and pain. But you can also say how proud he is of his son! ❤

[@OlwethuXulu]

It's looks like he wants to cry 😔

[@aaliyahdiamond5227]

He’s becomes the best version of himself, a shame that tupac isn’t here to love his dad and be loved by him and everyone else ❤

[@moniquehall1920]

FINALLY! At long last, we have the entire interview!! Thank you, Delray Richardson! Thank you, Art of Dialogue! And, most of all, thank you, Mr. William "Billy" Garland, Sr.! We love and respect you for your honesty, candor, and willingness to share. Blessings to each of you!

[@JunniorRooks]

Most Def 💯

[@delbertprince5302]

This Billy Garland interview should have been aired on a national TV network.

[@warrengreen3217]

Why most of Americans dont care or know about the both of them

[@Natalac74]

Facts

[@TheSlattJesus]

💯

[@keepmoving2023-ku7nb]

Eventually it will

[@MdTajish]

Billy would have to learn how to clean up his mouth if it was aired on national television😂🤣 I’m pretty sure fox ABC wouldn’t appreciate Nigga,muthafuka, every other word, lol. You can also tell his excessive drug usage back in the day has taken its toll, the constant licking of his mouth, his teeth, scratching of the face and his inability to stay still

[@katiebrowner8463]

I love Tupac's father I see where he gets his personality from.

[@annasmith1617]

Awesome Thank You Sir. Rest In Peace ❤❤❤ TUPAC You Will Aways Be In Our Heart.We All Miss You Forever.😢❤

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

This is why they say it's 3 sides to every story. And I'm glad he did this interview. Telling his story. I sympathize with him.

[@kevingrant1273]

Definitely a legend with in his self and definitely a soldier

[@ladylydia762]

Why couldn’t 2PoPs contact his son after his son became an adult?

[@Bigg_C-Nile1]

​@ladylydia762 you think social media always been around huh? Did you miss the part of the interview where he was trying? Publicist even his moms hid him.

[@dieselrecords]

​@@ladylydia762did you watch the interview? He said he reached out and they told him he isn't ready.

[@OfficialDamaniScott]

I don’t believe him nor PAC’s mom are 100% the truth. They both give you the side they want you to see and paint a perfect picture for themselves. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, and neither of his parents are perfect

[@jblanch6072]

I respect the fact that he won't speak about Afeni. Parents deal with things the children may never know about or understand. Everybody has their reasons. 🙏🏾

[@relyonshelly]

He spoke about her...even though he shouldn't have

[@capoislamort100]

@@relyonshellyit’s his right.

[@relyonshelly]

@capoislamort100 yes, it is his right to talk about someone who's dead and who can't dispute what is being said about them. Give flowers and/or take flowers while people are alive...let the person accept or reject...why not?? #myopinion💯

[@williamzphillips6735]

As a Black father I can relate to this Brother! My ex-wife put me down to our Daughter so I can relate to what he is saying.

[@capoislamort100]

@@relyonshelly you ain’t saying nothing man. Billy Garland been talking about his problems with Afeni for years when she was alive, that’s public knowledge. Tupac’s mom was without a doubt a great lady, but like all of us, she was not perfect. I think that’s all he was trying to say.

[@tashiannaartist]

It's really nice to see the other half of what made such a remarkable human being. It all makes sense now that I see his dad. Wow

[@egyptcree7298]

I can see this Father's pain 😢 in his face and actions!! It's unbelievable to fathom losing a child, I have 4, and I would probably die if I went through that kind of horrendous pain!!🥺❤

[@nursemnm]

I agree with Tupacs dad. Wish he could’ve been in Tupacs life a lot sooner, he might still be here.

[@christinasanders6496]

Destiny is written. He was only a couple yards away from 2pac 2 years before he seen him again after 15 years. AND!!! He consciously aknowledged the actual area and live situation his son was experiencing (He was driving on the hwy and seen the camera's and trailers set up and people.) Little did he even know (his love for him understood a peice of it's purpose being of relevance to the movie set) energy don't lie. And if that's not destiny and higher consciousness in impeccable design and timing idk what is. I think Tupac is satisfied. He left such a beautiful mark.

[@crystaledwards2370]

I love that Pac's dad knew that his son loved and accepted him

[@liyahn2373]

I always wondered what an older Tupac would have been like. I think this is a piece of the Tupac we missed out on

[@MN-br5nb]

Listening to this makes you realize how important families are - Tupac not knowing his dad and the lies told to him, it’s important for men to find good women and vice versa to build a family. The children deserve it. It’s a headache otherwise. Be patient and pray for a good God fearing one. It’s tough out there being alone but pray.

[@latonyalapc9493]

💯💯‼️‼️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lyndellkirk216]

I can see and hear Tupac when he talks and in his gestures…Tupac was so intelligent; street, book, political and so much more. It’s kind of scary to watch this video.This made me cry. Rest on PAC… rest on 😭. He said till the day he dies, he will keep talking…if that ain’t PAC. This is a beautiful interview. Bless his heart.

[@Linkasmiles]

This father actualizes crystalizes truth systematically about the great Tupac Shakur. We await you're return. This is the most genuine, sincere, lay it all on the table, conversation I've ever seen.

[@3rweldingandfabrication375]

Absolutely 💯 so glad he did this interview and puts the truth out there

[@leslieparsons7435]

Bipolar is a doctors way of describing a spiritual battle. Good against evil. The war inside of a person who wants to do good but is tormented by evil. God bless us all 💜

[@SportsDailyInsider]

I watched the 2 half hours , much respect to you for this interview, we all needed to hear this , pac is still relevant it’s 2023 and he passed in 96 , that speaks volumes about what a legend is and there will never be another, and to his father I appreciate such an authentic story and I’m sure the rest of the world does as well !

[@raisayudasin9638]

Tupac was hands down the most charismatic, insightful, gifted rappers that ever did it! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Mr Garland, thank you for sharing your experience and journey! This interview is a gift to every true fan! 🙏🏽🙌♥️

[@TigerBoyX15]

Yes we all remember Tupac...he was a Massive Influence and a Visionary...sadly he was Betrayed...he was Sweet and Kind Hearted...and too good to be amongst those gangsta types in the Music World he was in...He was Way above them..Spiritually..

[@user-td7kx6hg3t]

Apple tree was mom

[@patriciababb4156]

❤❤ Mr Tupac and his parents were courageous human beings! I love his father strength and truth . TUPAC IS MY KING AND HE LIVES FOREVER IN US

[@patriciababb4156]

Jealously is a evil soul

[@patriciababb4156]

Sad outcome HOWEVER he lives forever

[@joAO-87-TugA]

As a big fan of Tupac it’s beautiful to see he’s father in he’s older age in this interview, it’s almost like seeing Tupac at this age. Thank you for this R.I.P Tupac 🕊️❤️

[@corisimpson6017]

Tupac definitely has his nose. Rip to a true Legend we love and miss you PAC

[@MonicaGriego22]

Tupac is alive. Go see Mc Akil's music and listen closely to it. He reincarnated himself.

[@tboy051002]

*his

[@emmajackson281]

I love interviews with Tupacs father. One of the realest people surrounding Tupac from the beginning.

[@michaelbetts8379]

Thank you for your service in the Black panther party

[@icecreamladydream]

One thing for sure his mom, dad and step dad totally shaped his music. Their revolutionary influence n background cant be denied

[@randytyson755]

💯

[@SweetTLuv]

When Pops said everyone he loved and looked up to was killed, assassinated,,,I felt that to my core,,, because Tupac is who I looked up to,,I felt him, what he believed in and what he spoke for,,I felt him when he spoke,,, when they took PAC from us it crushed allot of people. 👀😔

[@sonyaperryman316]

So nice to see and hear this truth from the man who is Tupac's father and that he really loved his dad. Many women turn children against the fathers, because of hurt feelings. My mother was a lot like Tupac's mother. Sad this type of behavior still happens in 2023 Great conversation with a true soldier 💯💜

[@jeremaihogbodo8709]

I feel you sir/Ma. Much love ✌️

[@The_Winter_Warrior]

My daughter is 16, and I saw her very briefly in walmart. Too long of a story to tell, but it kills me that I was never given the chance that ALL Fathers deserve. If your name isnt on the birth certificate, no judge will give a man the time of day to get a court ordered paternity test, because even they know that they cannot FORCE, a Mother to bring a child in for a DNA test. Talk about pain, and this is just a little piece if mine.

[@yrralsiwel9616]

What I take from a lot of interviews about Pac is the trauma he went through and the trauma that was projected on him by other people. At the top of his game he had a lot on his head and was misunderstood. He took a lot of losses behind the scenes that gave him his strength to still shine through. That takes character.

[@linc_liz1171]

He is speaking truths about the greed of the record industry…RIP Tupac…

[@bobby12348]

He wasn't in his life child please

[@havemercyfather]

​@@bobby12348good God the man explain why he wasn't able to be in his child life and you sit here and still talkingshit you didn't comprehend anything from what he been saying for the last 2 hours

[@clsmith42]

He seems very genuine about his past and life with his son!

[@Splackful]

1 milion views from a 2h interview from the father of a guy who died 30 years ago, he still a legend

[@johannelord7970]

Tupac, you came to earth to deliver the truth of your time and share your great and incomparable talent. Happy are those who understood your life mission but sad that you had to pay for it with your life. Rest in peace and you are forever inscribed in the destiny of humanity.

[@abbs6145]

Amazing!! I’m so happy Pacs Father got to speak his truth and his side of the story! He seems like a genuine person ! Loved everything about this!!

[@ameliapetterway4057]

2pac looks like his father. Very handsome ❤

[@Ms.Dirty720]

I’m very,very happy to see and hear the great TU PAC, the man is very astute, well spoken and easy on the eye

[@user-ty1xw7ql9x]

Both of Tupac's parents were very intelligent just as he was.

[@lindsaydesorbani8631]

Imagine the conversations him and 2Pac had? So smart. Such deep thinkers. They just understood things and could express it so beautifully. I’m extremely glad 2Pac’s Father got to tell his side of the story. Excellent interview. A great man, Bill.

[@AlongVC65]

The line in Dear Mama " You never kept a secret, always stayed real " hits different now since we know the truth !!!

[@Ebd1990]

His truth. We don’t know because Afini is not here to defend herself. So I’m going to say to 2pac she kept it real. Just because he is saying his side doesn’t mean everything he is saying is truthful. I’m not saying he is lying I’m saying I don’t know the truth I wasn’t there.

[@Luvrsplay]

@@Ebd1990 My brotha I wasn't there either but I grew up in that time and it was well known that his dad was a dead beat! I don't care to have to be there cause at any time she could have corrected this! For years he got the shit end of the stick and the essence of him was a reflection of his father and he wasn't able to be in contact with his father! The only leadway I could give her is if her son was being threatened if she got him back in contact but I lean more to the fact that she used her child against his father and had he been able to freely be there on his terms as the rightful father Pac probably would have had better guidance through his career with someone who truly loved him in all that smoke....his father! edit: this a bot anyways but still...theselfishmom....as his father would say..."gtfoh"!!!!!!!

[@Ebd1990]

@@Luvrsplay and again you wasn’t there so you and I and anybody else can only speculate which you are obviously doing. She may have not corrected it because she felt like he was a dead beat. We don’t know the whole story. That’s all I’m saying. She could have lied or he could be lying, we wouldn’t know m. So again @luvrsplay you don’t know you were never there and neither was I , so again you are just speculating. So don’t put your personal life experience with your daddy or mama in this situation, which more than likely that’s what you are doing. Again if you never knew his real dad, his mom, or 2pac then you was never there to know who is lying and who is not. It’s always 3 sides to a story, his side , her side and the truth somewhere in the middle. So you gtfoh with your own experiences trying to emulate it in to 2pacs issue. My husband would never go them many years without seeing our sons. No matter what we may have went through. He would have found any way to get to his boys, nothing would have stopped him even if he had to take me to court to fight to see his sons. It’s many men who will fight to get to their son, it’s some great men and dads out here who will fight tooth and nails even if as you are saying Afini was the issue. But that’s just me speculating, I was not there to know about them, and yes I heard the rumors too and PAC also said it. I believe some of the things the father is saying but not all and like I said 2 pac mom is not here to defend herself and neither is Pac and only his real dad side is left to tell. I wish Dr Mutulla was still here to tell his side about what he saw in Afini and Mr Garland situation when it came to PAC, I guarantee you it would be a different story than what Mr Garland is telling. So again we can only speculate and assume what happened we were not there in real time. Now bye✋🏽

[@LeanderBurds-jh5dj]

He's talking about his mama

[@thuggoe]

yes it was sarcastic

[@latoniasmith7164]

I met Tupac back in the early 90’s in Michigan, and he was so respectful to me. I see where Tupac gets his good looks.

[@kristineilochi4615]

He got his good looks from his mom too.

[@theforbiddenone2885]

@@kristineilochi4615smh we ain’t talking about his mom she got plenty of glory it’s Father Time now

[@Hr-dy1xv]

​@@kristineilochi4615What? No , he looked nothing like her

[@montagusappling3076]

Tupac was a regular looking dude, his parents too. No Calvin Lockhart 😂

[@caramelcosmo71147]

@@montagusappling3076I can’t even imagine being this much of a hater 🥴

[@anjap.9749]

I love this. It's like pac is still here through him. His manerism, Mimic and all. I too believed he was a dead beat, but I don't anymore. I'm happy this is finally outhere. ♥️

[@TheoFun498]

Pacs dad seems like a solid dude. I loved this interview and know he won't see this but thank you so much for sharing your story. To the fans it is amazing. Thanks to art of dialogue too. This is an important interview.

[@tameka3336]

As a Tupac fan, this interview is appreciated 🌹

[@djclout6700]

As a Tupac fan I thought he passed away and I didn’t cry cause my anger wouldn’t let me feel for a stranger😭

[@xxcrump2640]

Tupac was a fake mf that rapped about things he heard about. Easy E said it best, "a studio gangsters"

[@outtacontroltroll3078]

"Dear Daddy, you are appreciated" 💯

[@chriskhalid7611]

2pac dad looks young for 73 but he definitely a real one, from hearing his side of wht he got to say he seems like a real logical guy

[@paige4128]

Tupac looks just like this man, but with Afeni’s skin tone. A beautiful combination.

[@trulyworkfromhome6767]

Amazing interview. ❤His Dad seemed very genuine here. Man, Tupac looked just like his Father, Tupac has his Father's tone in his voice. He looked like his Mom too but yeah you can tell this is his Father. His Dad looked like he took very good care of himself throughout the years. I'm glad to hear that Tupac forgave his Father and didn't hold a grudge that he wasn't in his life.

[@J.C...]

That's exactly what Pac said. He woke up in the hospital? and "looked up to see a nga that looked just like him" and said he knew it was his father right then.

[@julienalexander6113]

To see his son in a movie at the theaters and him crying... that pulled the heart strings. Damn that's tough. They sound alike too

[@MissOutcast100]

No not heart strings his greedy Man deserves nothing. He owes Tupac lifetime of child perantal payments He doesn't fool me ..

[@hks20psi]

I used to talk with Billy on Facebook. Id merged Van Gogh's The Starry Night with a pic of Pac with his head in his hands and sent it to him, and he told me thank you. Like many people have said, Tupac kept me sane through very bad times, and continues to do so. I told Billy that, and I hope he remembers and knows his son saved countless people. Love that dude and he should still be here.

[@lynetteireland]

The way he talks about Tupac is beautiful 🥲 What an interview!

[@MatthewLeon]

Just recently lost Mutulu Shakur. Tupac's stepfather. R.I.P. 🙏

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

💯💯💯

[@tyrusreed6595]

Wait he died??

[@MatthewLeon]

@tyrusreed6595 yes he did. On July 6th

[@JANEENHOLLIS]

Oh wow! When did /how did he die?? 👀👀

[@julslatt6294]

Diagnosed June 2022 of Bone marrow cancer, passed away at age 72, after being paroled for 6 months.

[@lovelypatricedaniels3173]

Wow pac looks like his dad. I'm happy his dad finally had a chance to speak his truth.

[@SoulSearch11110]

He doesn't look like this dude

[@cjsvoiceworks6008]

Thanks Art of Dialogue for one of THE REALEST interviews ever. Mr. Garland INFINITE PROPS to you Elder. Thank you for what you have done and for telling your side. R.I.Power to Tupac.

[@tommyjm83]

Big fan of tupac. And seeing his father and listening to him. You can hear tupac in his voice. And seeing that his mom and dad are very awesome parents. That explains how he was so respectful to anybody he came in contact with. And the poet writer that he was with music.

[@eugeniahwaweru3032]

The fact that he doesn't exclude himself from the list that fucked up Tupac's life means he has had his fair share of regrets, and wished Tupac stayed alive a little bit longer for them to get to know each other better. Wish Afeni talked about her flaws too towards Pac and the world, & not let everyone put her on a pedestal like most have always done coz no one is perfect.

[@evangelistadrianjones5851]

Did you know watch this whole interview?? Just asking. The man layed it all out....

[@thuggoe]

she would have had plenty to talk about

[@earlpowell7479]

When Mr. Garland said that he was shot 9 times . He said that he was a strong black man . I lost it! He speaks of his son with great love and pride!

[@phenomenallymeapparel7877]

I'm not even 15 minutes in and i'm feeling so many emotions. Thank you so much Mr Garland for everything!

[@Jasminarabian_369]

“Listen to this man. He is saying things that make sense. That touches the soul of every person in America. And He was a leader, and he had a large following… and I think that might have been a contribution to his demise.” -Tupac Shakur’s Father ♡ I always felt that, that is exactly the reason why they took his life. May he rest Peacefully.

[@ACAMPS.HITHOUSE]

I’m not a weed smoker but something about pac being able to smoke a blunt with his dad brings a smile to my face

[@mauricesantinomf]

wish I could have done that with my dad maybe if I ever have a son one day I would

[@oppchoppashotta]

@@mauricesantinomfmuch love fam sorry for your loss

[@johnrockyryan]

Thankfully I had that moment with my father except ot was a joint and not a blunt those are special moments

[@soloist72]

Seems like a genuine, levelheaded and upstanding man. He’s still hurting over the loss of time with his son😢

[@tonihunter3853]

Yes u could hear the pain in his voice

[@djackson9984]

But the loss of time was his choice though. He said that he stopped going around as much before Afeni even moved. He said he didn't get Tupac nearly as much as he should have. When he decided to check back in it was already too late. They were gone. It's his fault he lost contact with his son. Not Afeni's, his. And I'm glad that he's taking some accountability for that.

[@michaeltrawick9457]

No one knows why or what stopped him from going around though.

[@michaeltrawick9457]

Women will switch the narrative up so good that it sounds believable, and by the time the truth unravels it be too late. In all discussions it must be kept real, and there are a litany of men whose been put in the exact same situations.

[@michaeltrawick9457]

Yes he does seem level headed and an upright brother, I just wished 2Pac could have built son and father relationship and loss time before his death.

[@WiwiJonsson-jp3ky]

Blessings and light from Sweden. This heartfelt interview is indeed a love letter from a proud father to his beloved son. Endless warmth, humility, love, decency and hope. Thank you kindly Sir William Garland and Sir Delray Richardson for this dignified interview. Rest in Love Tupac Amaru Shakur. You are forever loved here in Sweden. 💐🍃🇸🇪

[@sulaymantouraytravel]

He is AMAZING and very intelligently articulate.

[@uncletezthetrucker4595]

I didn't know we needed this interview, we really needed this.

[@lakersin556]

If you're in your truck, blow the horn for Pac & Mr Garland 🚚

[@TigerBoyX15]

Tupac had to deal with his Mother alone as well...her Drug Addiction....

[@CedesJ-]

Great interview.. I'm happy Mr. Garland was able to tell his story and give us a true look into the legacy of 2pac. And I 100% agree that the record labels played a big role in the murders of Pac and Big.. Both artist were planning to leave their record label to start their own labels... R.i.P to the greatest of all time 💪🏽🙌🏽

[@novellalove1284]

All these years and I always thought his father was dead😮 $MH

[@shaniekginhue8604]

I knew tupac went through alot. He is strong..rip pac you will never be forgotten ❤

[@TMama_]

This was so good!!!! Wow! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We got spoons full of PAC from this Dialogue. Thank you Mr B Garland. May God continue to add increase and multiply all the days of your life.