Assata Shakur was the step-aunt and godmother of the late rapper Tupac Shakur. She was a prominent political activist involved with the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army. Her radical politics and experiences, including her escape from prison and asylum in Cuba, deeply influenced Tupac's worldview, social consciousness, and artistic expression. Tupac's connection to Assata shaped his understanding of systemic injustice, resistance, and empowerment, which became central themes in his music and activism. This relationship was not only familial but also ideological, with Assata's legacy significantly impacting Tupac's life and work as a social justice advocate and artist.