Tupac was an extremely deep thinker and writer. His words resonate on multiple levels even decades later.
The two dated in the mid 90’s from about 1993 to 1995. In a hand written letter from prison, Tupac details his love for Madonna and explains the cultural differences which led to the end of their relationship.
“For you to be seen with a black man wouldn’t in any way jeopardize your career – if anything it would make you seem that much more open and exciting,” the rapper wrote in the note, dated January 15th, 1995 at 4:30 a.m. “But for me, at least in my previous perception, I felt due to my ‘image,’ I would be letting down half of the people who made me what I thought I was. I never meant to hurt you.”
The letter, available to read in full via TMZ, will go up for auction at the Gotta Have Rock and Roll sale, scheduled for July 19th to 28th. Rolling Stone has confirmed the letter’s authenticity.
In the note, Shakur admits that Madonna shattered his ego when she remarked in an interview, “‘I’m off to rehabilitate all the rappers and basketball players’ or something to that effect.” But the MC also apologizes to the singer, confessing, “Like you said, I haven’t been the kind of friend I know I am capable of being.”
The rapper adds that he’s “grown both spiritually and mentally” – no longer the “young man with limited experience with [an] extremely famous sex symbol.” He extends an offer of friendship and asks Madonna if she’d agree to “speak face to face.” “It’s funny,” he writes. “This experience has taught me not to take time for granted.”
The note is expected to fetch over $100,000 in the auction.
Pac further shares insightful wisdom on trusting people and avoiding “envy & evil”. Rob Kardashian should of heeded his advice. Flip the pages to check out the entire letter.