This month, FX is ready to debut FX’s Expensive Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur, an modern five-part docuseries that ties collectively the similarities between Afeni Shakur’s time serving as a outstanding civil rights activist within the Nineteen Seventies, and her son Tupac Shakur’s experiences in hip-hop all through a lot of the Nineteen Nineties.
In honor of the discharge of FX’s Expensive Mama, XXL and FX have created a particular tribute hub that takes a glance again on the life and legacy of each Tupac and Afeni Shakur. A set of previous XXL journal articles and interviews which were amassed by way of the years are showcased. Together with the various occasions Tupac Shakur has been featured on the duvet of XXL journal, the gathering contains an unique interview with Afeni from 2003, wherein the late member of the Black Panther Celebration paid homage to her well-known son. She gives a uncommon glimpse into their relationship and recreates a few of his most iconic images to honor the seventh anniversary of ’Pac’s tragic passing in 1996.
Additionally included within the tribute hub is a brand new in-depth interview with FX’s Expensive Mama director Allen Hughes, who determined to direct the collection regardless of having had a storied historical past with Tupac. After Allen and his brother Albert Hughes directed a few of ’Pac’s early music movies, the Hughes Brothers had a serious falling out with the long-lasting rapper-actor, which led to Tupac being fired from the filming of 1993’s Menace II Society and finally ended with Allen Hughes being assaulted by the “Hit ’Em Up” MC and a few of his associates.
Try XXL and FX’s tribute hub to Tupac and Afeni Shakur in honor of the docuseries. FX’s Expensive Mama premieres 4/21 on FX. Stream on Hulu.
Watch the Official Trailer for Expensive Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur Beneath
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