The new docuseries “Dear Mama: The Saga Of Afeni and Tupac Shakur” concluded just in time for Mother’s Day, with Eminem sharing deeply personal reflections on Tupac’s impact.

During a recent interview, Eminem revealed his humble beginnings, recalling a time when he and his friend Denaun Porter worked at a fast-food restaurant while pursuing their music dreams. It was there that he received the devastating news of Tupac’s passing.

Interviewer: “Where were you in your career when Tupac died?”

Eminem: “Nowhere. Absolutely nowhere. I was cooking in the restaurant, tickets piling up, and I just said, ‘I don’t care, fire me!’ It was devastating. Tupac was the first rapper who could make you cry. I felt such a deep connection with him, especially with my own struggles growing up without a father and dealing with my mom’s issues. He was only one year older than me, and his loss hit me hard.”

Following Tupac’s passing, Eminem reached out to Afeni Shakur, expressing his admiration for Tupac and receiving her blessing to work on his music. This led to Eminem’s involvement as a producer and executive producer on the soundtrack for the documentary “Tupac: Resurrection” (2003). He later took on significant production duties for Tupac’s fifth posthumous album “Loyal to the Game” (2004), which debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200.

Eminem’s collaboration with Afeni Shakur not only honored Tupac’s legacy but also showcased the enduring impact of his music on future generations.