The mother of late rapper Tupac Shakur, Afeni Shakur, 63, was arrested earlier this month by state alcohol agents for a felony possession of marijuana; maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for a controlled substance; and simple possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $10,000, and she is currently out on bond.
Afeni discussed her struggle with drug addiction as did her son in his lyrics in the song "Dear Mama." She has continued working as an activist since Tupac's death, and is a successful businesswoman and philanthropist.
A former Black Panther, Afeni was arrested for withholding information that could have led to the arrest of leading members of "Panther 21." She was pregnant with Tupac while in prison.
Afeni founded the Georgia-based Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, which provides art programs for young people, and Amaru Entertainment, the holding company for all Tupac's unreleased material. She has also since launched a fashion clothing line, Makaveli Branded, where all the proceeds go to Tupac's charity, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation.
A felony charge for marijuana possession and $10,000 bail sounds excessive, particularly if one considers the same "crime" in California. While we can only speculate on whether she was using or selling, or just holding drugs for others, do you think she is being unfairly targeted by law enforcement or is it time for her to clear up whatever issues she may have with drugs?
Either way, enjoy this lovely tribute to Tupac and Afeni:
Anthony Hopkins was a God-fearing Christian. As he traveled throughout the rural South, preaching the word of the Lord, he would always have his Bible in tow. Folks who would gather to hear him preach stood in awe. Many even referred to him as a "prophet." This preacher did more than spread the Holy word, though. Little did Hopkins' followers know that he was a possible murderer, rapist and child molester.
Anthony Hopkins was a God-fearing Christian. As he traveled throughout the rural South, preaching the word of the Lord, he would always have his Bible in tow. Folks who would gather to hear him preach stood in awe. Many even referred to him as a "prophet." This preacher did more than spread the Holy word, though. Little did Hopkins' followers know that he was a possible murderer, rapist and child molester.
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Ninety-nine-year-old World War II veteran Akasease Kofi Boakye Yiadom has just graduated from Presbyterian University College's business school in Ghana. He enrolled when he was 96.
Sonia Martinez, who worked for TV personality and actor Arsenio Hall for 11 years, filed a lawsuit last Friday after being fired upon returning from an injury-related absence. Martinez claims that not only was she unjustly fired, but that she was never given fair overtime wages for her double-duty tasks.
"Reginald Thomas is the type of father that all men, especially black men, should try to emulate. Thomas was a building superintendent in Chicago who lost his job and the apartment that came with it. He and his 8-year-old son, Reggie Jr., ended up in a homeless shelter while he tried to find a new job and apartment for them...."
Why is it so hard for some people to stay out of trouble? With all her success and charity work you would think playing by the rules would be easy - almost refreshing - after having seen such hardship during her life's struggles.
You all know it's harrasment,anyone that's in the news or entertainment,they will pick and pick until they find something or make something out of nothing.Her son was at the top and they didn't like it so they killed him,now they are picking with her.(HARRASTMENT)
You all know it's harrasment,anyone that's in the news or entertainment,they will pick and pick until they find something or make something out of nothing.Her son was at the top and they didn't like it so they killed him,now they are picking with her.(HARRASTMENT)
why they charge her so much dam money for weed hooow much did she have? well at least she got caught with weed id rather for her to smoke weed then that other sh**
i love that lady in her son in like pac sad no one can judge him but god people talk crap about her need to shut up in mine there own business she whas clean for 10 years in weed is not a a bad drug Doctors are are giving it away to people marijuana is legal hear in usa did yall for get about that now she may not of went to take all the right steps of having to get the marijuana but dont be so qick to judge her now think about all the good things she has been doing to keep her son memory alive seval years now think about it in she was doing bad drugs do u think she would be doing what she is doing to keep pac memory alive, people are saying bad things about her who the hell you just a nobody but i will be praying for her in i hope everything turn out right good like pac sad you got to keep your head up you are AMAZING WOMAN AN HE LOVED HIS MOMA
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By: ADMR on 4/28/2010 10:25AM
We All Know I DO NOT Condone Substance Abuse HOWEVER, I wish this Woman Nothing but the Best...
Her Son was very Intelligent & Talented and gunned down senselessly.
I do Enjoy his Music still to this day - PEACE!
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By: paul on 4/28/2010 11:31AM
Why is it so hard for some people to stay out of trouble? With all her success and charity work you would think playing by the rules would be easy - almost refreshing - after having seen such hardship during her life's struggles.
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By: riverlove on 4/28/2010 10:58AM
May God bless Afeni Shakur.
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By: ADMR on 4/28/2010 11:06AM
AMEN - See & May God have Mercy On her Sons Killers...
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By: HELORIS on 4/28/2010 1:51PM
she's 63 and still on drugs so sad
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By: Cynthia on 5/04/2010 5:51AM
You all know it's harrasment,anyone that's in the news or entertainment,they will pick and pick until they find something or make something out of nothing.Her son was at the top and they didn't like it so they killed him,now they are picking with her.(HARRASTMENT)
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By: Cynthia on 5/04/2010 5:52AM
You all know it's harrasment,anyone that's in the news or entertainment,they will pick and pick until they find something or make something out of nothing.Her son was at the top and they didn't like it so they killed him,now they are picking with her.(HARRASTMENT)
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By: denishawilliams on 6/10/2010 3:14PM
why they charge her so much dam money for weed hooow much did she have? well at least she got caught with weed id rather for her to smoke weed then that other sh**
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By: denishawilliams on 8/04/2010 2:01PM
besides tupac probley smoked weed with his momma before he turn her out before he left and she putting it up in the air now for him
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By: PATRICIA MILLER on 6/14/2010 12:01AM
i love that lady in her son in like pac sad no one can judge him but god people talk crap about her need to shut up in mine there own business she whas clean for 10 years in weed is not a a bad drug Doctors are are giving it away to people marijuana is legal hear in usa did yall for get about that now she may not of went to take all the right steps of having to get the marijuana but dont be so qick to judge her now think about all the good things she has been doing to keep her son memory alive seval years now think about it in she was doing bad drugs do u think she would be doing what she is doing to keep pac memory alive, people are saying bad things about her who the hell you just a nobody but i will be praying for her in i hope everything turn out right good like pac sad you got to keep your head up you are AMAZING WOMAN AN HE LOVED HIS MOMA
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