After years in development, and some legal wrangling, the officially sanctioned biopic on legendary rapper Tupac Shakur hits theaters this weekend. While “All Eyez On Me” didn’t quite resonate with critics, it’s looking like the movie founds its audience anyway, and is set to have a healthy opening weekend. But not everyone is cheering the rap drama.
Jada Pinkett Smith, who is played by Kat Graham in the film, has taken issue with Benny Boom‘s film for misrepresenting her relationship with Tupac, and seemingly creating dramatic conflict where there was none. Here’s what she had to say on Twitter:
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
There hasn’t been a response from the filmmakers, but Smith is gracious to leave the lead actors out of the fray on this one. Shakur’s story is epic and complex, and it’s shame that it sounds like “All Eyez On Me” missed an opportunity to tell that story.
Let us know what you think about this in the comments section. “All Eyez On Me” is now playing.
