“Dear Mama” has been consistently ranked among the best of its genre, appearing on numerous “greatest” lists.
The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 13, 1995. The song topped the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart for five weeks and also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. 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 is a tribute to his mother, Afeni Shakur. “Dear Mama”, released on February 21, 1995, is the lead single from 2Pac‘s third studio album, Me Against the World (1995).
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