Alice Faye Williams, better known as Afeni Shakur, was an American activist, businesswoman, and mother of American rap artist Tupac Shakur, who was killed in 1996. Born and raised in North Carolina, she later relocated to New York. She was a part of the ‘Black Panther Party’ during her youth. She opposed social injustice and racial discrimination. She was one of the 21 Panthers arrested on the charges of conspiracy to carry out bombings at public places. A pregnant Shakur represented herself and was acquitted of all 156 charges. She brought up her children as a single mother, but later got addicted to crack cocaine and had to live on the welfare money. Her son Tupac left home and later earned a name as a rapper. Afeni successfully overcame her addiction and reunited with her son. Her independent nature and revolutionary influences are reflected in her son Tupac’s lyrics. After her son’s untimely death she became a source of comfort for other grieving mothers. Traveling across America, she addressed gatherings and gave speeches. She successfully managed her son’s music legacy and estate.