The rapper, Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem wrote a heartfelt letter to 2pac's mother, Afeni Shakur, the letter is currently on display at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Ga.
Slim Shady also praised Afeni for being so warm to the rapper, writing, "Thank you for 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." He included a drawing he created of Pac with his signature bandana, and signed it,"To Afeni, Your friend 4-ever! Marshall."
Tupac Amaru Shakur born as Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 - September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and (briefly) Makaveli, was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artist of all time.
On August 22, 1992, in Marin City, Shakur performed at an outdoor festival, and stayed for an hour afterwards signing autographs and pictures. A confrontation occurred and Shakur drew a legally registered Colt Mustang and allegedly dropped it. As it was picked up by a member of his entourage, a bullet discharged. About 100 yards away, Qa'id Walker-Teal, a 6-year-old, was pedaling his bicycle at a school playground nearby when a bullet struck him in the forehead and killed him. Although the gun was matched by police to a .38-caliber pistol registered to Shakur, and his stepbrother Maurice Harding was initially arrested on suspicion of firing the weapon, no charges were filed.
Marin County prosecutors have said they were stymied by a lack of witnesses. Charges were dropped when Shakur agreed to pay a $300,000-$500,000 settlement to the parents. The police "rescued" them and took the two into custody, who were soon released without charge for lack of evidence.
