Read Eminem's Heartfelt Letter to Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur

Eminem, Afeni and Tupac(late)

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known by his stage name Eminem penned this note to Afeni Shakur, mother of late Tupac Shakur to express his gratitude for the positive influences her son, his personality and music had on his (Eminem) life. And thanked her for such a son she brought into this world. "He gave me the courage to stand and say “F**k the world!” This is who I am! And if you don’t like it, go f**k yourself!”." 

Pen sketch of Tupac | By Eminem

The letter reads:

Dear Afeni,

Sorry if it looks a little sloppy, I could’ve done a little better if I had the right pencils. Instead, I had to draw it in pen. Plus, I just kind of thought of the idea a little too late. But I’ve been drawing since I was 10, and I thought you might like it. Anyways, thank you for always being so kind to me. You are a true Queen, and I mean that in every sense of the word. I will never forget the opportunities you have given me. You will always be in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers. As I have said before, you have no idea how much your son and his music has inspired, not only the “Hip Hop” world, but, speaking for myself, has inspired my whole career. He was, and still is, the true definition of a “Soldier”. When I was feeling at my worst; (before fame, before Dre). I knew I could put that “Tupac” tape in, and suddenly, things weren’t so bad. He gave me the courage to stand and say “F**k the world!” This is who I am! And if you don’t like it, go f**k yourself!”. Thank you for giving us his spirit, and yours! God Bless you!

Love,
Marshall

Hand written letter to Afeni Shakur | By Eminem