Jada Pinkett Smith recently shared a preview of her forthcoming memoir, recounting a memory of the late Tupac Shakur and her future husband, Will Smith. The excerpt, posted on Instagram, provides a glimpse into the moment when Pinkett Smith, Shakur, and Smith crossed paths.
An unforeseen correlation
In addition to the written narrative, a video recording depicts Pinkett Smith and Shakur engaging in a dance routine to the Grammy-awarded track titled "Parents Just Don't Understand." The aforementioned musical composition was created by Smith, who constituted one of the two members of the musical ensemble recognized as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
In her memoir, titled Worthy, Pinkett Smith reflects on the unexpected connection between herself and Smith, expressing her disbelief that their paths would intertwine in such a profound way. She writes, "Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that the Fresh Prince and I would become so intimately acquainted.
The remembrance of the recent event.
Never could I have fathomed that the destinies of three individuals would become so deeply intertwined." As she eloquently expressed, the video was a tangible recollection of the last time Pac and I could enjoy our youth together.
It depicted our lip-syncing performance of Parents Just Don't Understand by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince during our Junior high school, a memory that seemed improbable at the time. Subsequently, Pinkett Smith shared the complete video on Instagram, accompanied by the caption, "Presented here is a portion of the original video capturing Pac and I's feeble attempt at lip-syncing Parents Just Don't Understand.
The connection was depicted.
Pinkett Smith and Shakur, who tragically lost their life in September 1996, both attended the Baltimore School for the Arts in Maryland during their teenage years. Their friendship blossomed swiftly, and their connection was portrayed in the 2017 biopic All Eyez on Me, featuring Demetrius Shipp Jr. as Shakur and Kat Graham as Pinkett Smith.
In a 2015 interview with Howard Stern, Pinkett Smith fondly reminisced about her encounters with Shakur, describing him as a unique individual she had never encountered. She emphasised his abundant charisma, which left an indelible impression on her.
A robust emotional bond.
During a recent interview with Stern, Pinkett Smith reflected on her past relationship with Tupac Shakur, stating that she has gained a greater understanding of the dynamic between them as she has grown older. Despite their strong emotional connection, Pinkett Smith explained that there was never any physical chemistry between them, a sentiment that Shakur shared.
The Red Table Talk host attributed this lack of romantic involvement to a higher power, suggesting that their intense passion and deep love for one another may have led to a destructive outcome. In honour of what would have been Shakur's 50th birthday, Pinkett Smith shared a previously unreleased poem he wrote entitled "Lost Soulz."
Encouragement has been received.
Worthy is slated for release on the 17th of October, which coincides with the commencement of Pinkett Smith's book tour in New York. When I announced this book in June," Pinkett Smith expressed, I received an overwhelming amount of encouragement from numerous individuals urging me to embark on this literary endeavour.
"Initially, I harboured doubts regarding the significance of my journey, questioning its worthiness. However, upon witnessing my experiences transcribed onto paper, I couldn't help but introspect and exclaim, 'Wow, what a remarkable life I have led.