2025 has been an incredibly productive year for rapper SKG (born Helecia Choyce), as she reflects on a significant moment in her career. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the release of Tupac Shakur’s iconic album Until the End of Time, a project that played a major role in SKG’s rise to fame. As a teenager, she had the honor of writing and performing on the album’s #4 single, “Let Em Have It.”
To celebrate this milestone, SKG has released a short documentary titled Thank You Afeni, where she pays tribute to the incredible influence of Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur, on her life and career. In the documentary, SKG opens up about the pivotal role Afeni played in helping her during a critical time. SKG recalls how Afeni helped her secure a five-figure check from Interscope Records, which allowed her to provide a stable life for herself and her young daughter, helping her escape homelessness at a time when she desperately needed it.
But the documentary goes beyond just financial assistance. SKG credits Afeni for inspiring her to learn the behind-the-scenes aspects of the music industry, sparking a passion in her to become a versatile figure in the industry. Afeni’s guidance encouraged SKG to not only focus on her music but also to become a “jack of all trades,” contributing both in front of the camera as a performer and behind the scenes as a business-savvy artist.
Thank You Afeni is a heartfelt tribute to Afeni Shakur’s lasting impact on West Coast artists like SKG. It serves as a powerful reminder of the influence Afeni had on so many rising stars and her crucial role in shaping their careers. As SKG celebrates the legacy of Tupac and the profound influence of his mother, Thank You Afeni stands as a testimony to the power of mentorship, kindness, and the lasting bonds formed in the hip hop community.
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Edited and Directed by Kris Petersen
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