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"Momma’s Baby"
A portrait of Tupac Shakur
This painting is a tribute to the duality that lived within Tupac Shakur—a man shaped by hardship, revered for his toughness, yet never afraid to show raw vulnerability when it came to love, especially the love he had for his mother.
Tupac was the embodiment of how two realities can coexist: bricks and bars on the outside, poetry and pain within. That contrast—the hardness of his environment and the softness of his soul—spoke to me deeply. As a motherless child, I feel the weight of his words when he said, “You are appreciated.” Because behind every hardened exterior, there often lives a grieving child... a man who will always be his momma’s baby.
This piece speaks to that tender truth. It’s for everyone who’s ever tried to stay strong while carrying the ache of love and loss. The bricks in the background represent Tupac’s armor—his resilience. But it’s the emotion in his expression, the story told through his clothing, and the subtle details in the texture that bring this to life.
What I love most about this work are those details: the grit in the bricks, the careful attention in the lines of his outfit—each stroke carrying weight, memory, and meaning. This painting isn’t just about Tupac. It’s about all of us who understand what it means to miss a mother, and to still find strength in her love.
Dimensions
Medium - 8 x 10
Large - 11 x 14
