The two met in the 1980s while they were both students at Baltimore School for the Arts in Maryland.

After connecting during the first day of school, their friendship took off.

The pals remained close even after Shakur relocated to California with his family in 1988.

Tupac Shakur and Jada Pinkett-Smith

Both Shakur and Smith shared similar interests in the arts, which granted them opportunities in the entertainment realm.

11 and “Keep Ya Head Up” peaking at No.

“There was a time when I was like, ‘Just kiss me!

Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tupac Shakur

Let’s just see how this goes.’

And when I tell you, it had to be the most disgusting kiss for us both.”

In a rareinterviewclip, Shakur says, “Jada is my heart, you know what I mean?

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith together

She will be my friend for my whole life.”

Even Tupac Shakur was a fan of the wildly talented Will.

In the beginning of our relationship, my mind was tortured by their connection.

and I was me," the “Hitch” star honestly wrote.

Despite his strong emotions, that seemingly did not interfere withWill’s insanely gorgeous life with Jada.