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FILM ABOUT TUPAC’S MOTHER IN THE WORKS: ‘Dear Mama’ to focus on Afeni Shakur’s childhood, Black Panther days and drug addiction.
*Afeni Shakur, the mother of slain rapper Tupac Shakur, will be the subject of a warts-and-all biopic from producers Young Noble and Omar "Ice Man" Sharif of HollyHood Filmz.
“Dear Mama: The Life Story of Afeni Shakur” will follow the famous mom during her childhood days in Lumberton, North Carolina. Additionally, the script will explore her role as a leader in The Black Panther Party, her time spent in jail while pregnant with Tupac and her drug addiction. The film will also follow her life in the wake of Tupac’s murder.
"This incredible lady defended herself in court while pregnant with Tupac during a bomb conspiracy trial facing 352 years and was acquitted of 156 counts against her and 20 other members of the Black Panther Party," said Young Noble. "I felt that the world needs to know where Tupac got his mind, heart, spirit and courage so I called Afeni with the idea. She was excited and gave me her blessing.”
“Dear Mama” is being produced in conjunction with Afeni Shakur's Amaru Entertainment. The soundtrack will be executive produced by Young Buck and The Outlawz for Cashville Recordz/1nationentertainment, along with Shakur's Amaru Entertainment. Featured artists will include 50 Cent, T.I., The Outlawz, Young Buck and new comers Stormey and Begetz.
"The Dear Mama story is long overdue," said Young Noble. "I'm just so blessed to be in a position to produce this movie and make sure Afeni and Pac is proud when it’s done, this movie will offer hope and be an inspiration to the millions of people who will see it."
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