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2Pac Wasn’t A Blood or Crip — 2Pac Was Disappointed With Jada Pinkett Before He Died

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January 31, 2026

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Jamala Lesane, cousin of Tupac Shakur, speaks on long-standing rumors surrounding 2Pac’s alleged gang affiliation and explains that he was not a Blood or a Crip.

Jamala Lesane also shares personal insight into why 2Pac felt disappointed in Jada Pinkett Smith before his death, offering emotional and historical context that challenges years of public speculation.

This interview is conducted by Delray Richardson, contributor for The Art of Dialogue, as part of an ongoing series preserving untold stories and first-hand accounts from those closest to hip-hop history.

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