In 2009, the song was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress, who deemed it a work that is "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States." In a press release, the organization called the song "a moving and eloquent homage to both the murdered rapper's own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and societal indifference. "Dear Mama" has been consistently ranked among the best of its genre, appearing on numerous "greatest" lists. Dear Mama ( CD, Maxi-Single) Interscope Records, Out Da Gutta Records, Atlantic. The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 13, 1995. Dear Mama / Old School ( 12', Promo) Interscope Records. The song topped the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart for five weeks and also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
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In the song, Shakur details his childhood poverty and his mother's addiction to crack cocaine, but argues that his love and deep respect for his mother supersede bad memories. Verse 3: 2Pac Dear Mama, don’t cry, your baby boy’s doin’ good Tell the homies I’m in Heaven and they ain’t got hoods Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook Drinkin’ peppermint Schnapps, with Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke Then some lady named Billie Holiday sang Sittin’ there kickin’ it with Malcolm ’til the. Cause my anger wouldnt let me feel for a stranger.
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No love for my daddy cause the coward wasnt there. The song is a tribute to his mother, Afeni Shakur. Lady, dont ya know we love ya (Dear Mama) Sweet lady, place no one above ya (You are appreciated) Sweet lady, dont ya know we love ya. "Dear Mama" is a song by American hip hop recording artist 2Pac, released on February 9, 1995, as the lead single from his third studio album, Me Against the World.