Fans have long awaited Dear Mama, a documentary series about the relationship between Tupac Shakur and his mother Afeni. Directed by Allen Hughes (Menace II Society, Book Of Eli), the five-part mini-series is set to provide an intimate look into one of the most important relationships in the late rapper’s life. Additionally, it chronicles their respective histories, such as Afeni’s time as a Black Panther.
The first two episodes of the series premiered on FX and Hulu on April 21. The series was also released on Disney+ in international markets. The series currently holds a 100% critics rating and a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Furthermore, industry legends helped create the series. They include Lasse Järvi, Quincy Delight Jones III (QD3), Staci Robinson, Nelson George, Charles King, Peter Nelson, Adel “Future” Nur, Jamal Joseph and Ted Skillman.
“Dear Mama” Tops “Welcome To Wrexham”
Prior to Dear Mama‘s release, the most-watched premiere on FX and Hulu for an unscripted series was Welcome To Wrexham. That documentary follows the journey of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in buying the English soccer club Wrexham AFC. That series debuted in August 2022 and is preparing to release a second season later this year. While Dear Mama trailed Welcome To Wrexham initially, it surpassed the record when streaming figures were factored in. The record set by Welcome To Wrexham was 271,000. However, nearly 200,000 people alone watched the live FX premiere of Dear Mama, which gave it a strong footing.
Furthermore, FX were overjoyed by the new record. Their feelings were expressed by entertainment division president Nick Grad. “It’s only fitting that Allen Hughes’ definitive piece on Tupac and Afeni Shakur delivered a record performance for us and it speaks to Tupac’s enduring legacy. Allen’s examination of Tupac viewed through the prism of his mother Afeni is a fascinating take that really gets beneath the education and experience that shaped his life and inspired him to become one of the greatest artists ever.” However, what do you think of Dear Mama? Did you help it break the record? Be sure to make HotNewHipHop your first stop for entertainment news.
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