Jada Pinkett-Smith always considered Tupac Shakur a friend and brother from another mother. The two knew each other since they were teens and continued to be great friends during their rise in entertainment.
So when she got the opportunity to see the knew film, All Eyez On Me, she was disturbed by a few of the discrepancies in the biopic on Shakur’s life. In several tweets, Pinkett-Smith shared why she didn’t agree with the direction of the film.
Forgive me… my relationship to Pac is too precious to me for the scenes in All Eyez On Me to stand as truth.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
Pac never read me that poem. I didn’t know that poem existed until it was printed in his book.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
Pac never said goodbye to me before leaving for LA. He had to leave abruptly and it wasn’t to pursue his career.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
I’ve never been to any of Pac’s shows by his request. We never had an argument backstage.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
The reimagining of my relationship to Pac has been deeply hurtful.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
To @KatGraham and @Dshippjr this is no fault of yours. Thank you for bringing so much heart and spirit to your roles.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
You both did a beautiful job with what you were given. Thank you both.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
Happy birthday Pac, you are cradled in my heart for eternity.
I love you.— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
It’s unclear if Pinkett-Smith was asked to be a consultant on the film which has received mixed reviews. 50 Cent also had issues with the film and shared his displeasure on social media. However, Snoop has given the film props for telling Shakur’s story.
The movie should do well at the box office due to the anticipation that it has garnered. But having backlash from a key person in Shakur’s life is not a good way to start opening weekend.
