Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is a prominent American actress and a co-host of the popular talk show “Red Table Talk” on Facebook Watch, for which she has earned a Daytime Emmy Award.
In recognition of her influence and impact, Time Magazine included her in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021.
Appearing on Steven Bartlett’s podcast, “The Diary Of A CEO,” Jada was overcome with emotion when presented with a photograph of herself with Tupac, and their mutual friend Maxine. Unfortunately, Maxine had sadly taken her own life around the time of Tupac’s tragic demise.
Jada Pinkett Smith became emotional as she reminisced about her close relationship with Tupac Shakur. The two had a deep bond from their childhood, often considering each other as their ‘soulmates.’
However, Jada revealed that they had a falling out and were not on speaking terms when the rapper was tragically shot and killed in 1996.
In this article, we will delve into the profound connection shared by Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac Shakur, exploring the intricacies of their relationship and the sentiments expressed by Jada herself regarding the iconic rapper.
Jada Pinkett Smith And Tupac Shakur Relationship Explored
Jada and Tupac first crossed paths during their school days, and their connection was immediate as if they had an inherent familiarity with each other.
Surprisingly, despite their strong emotional bond, Jada openly admitted that they never had a romantic relationship, a fact that puzzled not only their friends and family but also themselves.
So I really dug my heels into the ground. I let my pride, I let my ego come in. I really took for granted that he would be living forever; he had already survived so much. I looked at Pac as being invincible at this point.”
Tragically, this argument turned out to be the last time she spoke to him, and less than a year later, Tupac was shot and killed at the age of 25.