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R.I.P. Afeni Shakur - We're losing legends left and right in 2016, and this morning, the man above called for an activist who helped transform America and also gave birth to a man who changed hip hop. Tupac Shakur's mother Afeni Shakur joined her son in the after life after she passed away at age 69. Read on for how celebrities are reacting to her sudden death.(Photos from left: Steve Granitz Archive/WireImage, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Cormega, @iamcormega - The NYC rapper rightly credits Afeni for her role in hip hop history.(Photo: Cormega via Twitter)

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Jason Mitchell, @jasonmitch - The Straight Outta Compton star likely felt a special connection to Shakur after portraying Eazy E, another West Coast rap icon, in the film.(Photo: Jason Mitchell via Twitter)

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Kenny Leon, @iamKENNYLEON - The Broadway director has a close connection to the Shakurs. He recently put on a show called Holler If Ya Hear Me, influenced by Tupac's work. (Photo: Kenny Leon via Twitter)

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Young Scrap, @youngscrap - The Inglewood, CA-raised rapper is one of many who grew up looking up to Afeni.(Photo: Young Scrap via Twitter)

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Goldie Taylor, @goldietaylor - The Daily Beast editor-in-chief helped spread the word about Afeni's death early this morning.(Photo: Goldie Taylor via Twitter)

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Terry McMillan, @MsTerryMcMillan - The best-selling author shares her condolences.(Photo: Terry McMillan via Twitter)

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Amanda Seales, @amandaseales - The comedienne shares a simple message of appreciation.(Photo: Amanda Seales via Twitter)

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Jacob Latimore, @jacoblatimore - The actor and singer is clearly a fan of Afeni's late son.(Photo: Jacob Latimore via Twitter)

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Big Tigger, @BigTiggerShow - The former Rap City host shares a throwback interview with Afeni on the BET show.(Photo: Big Tigger via Twitter)

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Brother Ali, @BrotherAli - The underground rapper shares some beautiful words about Ms. Shakur.(Photo: Brother Ali via Twitter)

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Shaun King, @ShaunKing - The journalist pays homage to where it all began.(Photo: Shaun King via Twitter)

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Chuck Creekmur, @chuckcreekmur - The AllHipHop founder shares a serious message for the new generation of music fans and creators.(Photo: Chuck Creekmur via Twitter)

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Questlove, @questlove - The Roots member, still reeling from the death of Prince, lost another hero today.(Photo: Questlove via Twitter)