Afeni Shakur

“Nelson Mandela's contribution to the people of South Africa has been immeasurable and I look forward to helping with his work all over the country.”

“That's just the way life is. We have to be willing to pay the price. You have to be willing to pay the price for what's right - and for what we do wrong. That's one of the things that I love about my son. My son was always willing to take his weight.”

“I might be the only one who's never taken a dime from my son.”

“Arts can save children, no matter what's going on in their homes.”

“I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that Tupac's entire body of work is made available for his fans.”

“I'm not a filmmaker. I'm not a music producer by choice.”

“The worst thing that can happen to you is if you don't take responsibility for what you did wrong.”

“In the 1960s, the civil rights movement was about getting to know your culture, your history. I know all about my history.”

“When Tupac turned thirteen, we were homeless on that day. His theater club gave him a party. Sometimes I do wonder that if I hadn't gone on with fool-heartedness, my son would have had an easier transition into this life. But at least I was able to keep art there. Otherwise he would've had no way to get his feelings out.”