The close friendship between Tupac and Jada Pinkett Smith has been well-documented over the years. Jada recently sat down with Arsenio and spoke about several aspects of Tupac that are not often highlighted in the media. She talked about his diverse musical tastes, his love for Shakespeare and his respect for her as a woman. In little more than a minute she provides invaluable insight into 1 of Hip-Hop’s biggest icons. Check out the video.

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