The first lyrics in 2Pac’s first top-10 song on the Billboard Hot 100? “You are appreciated.” That is the theme of “Dear Mama,” 2Pac’s best-selling single on his album, “Me Against the World.” Released on Feb. 21, 1995, the triple Platinum track was written about his mother, Afeni Shakur, and divulged the appreciation 2Pac had for her. “I wrote it for my mama because I love her and I felt I owed her something deep,” 2Pac said in an interview with the LA Times after the release of “Me Against the World.” Staff Writer Isabella Castro wrote the story. Read More - Link in Bio