Larenz Tate Reveals Jada Smith Made Shocking Tape With Tupac On Set Of Menace II Society | HO

Larenz Tate just dropped a bombshell that has fans spiraling. In a new interview, he hinted that Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac might’ve filmed something very unexpected while on the set of Menace II Society. And no, we’re not talking about a movie scene.

The internet is already buzzing with theories about what really went down behind the scenes, and let’s just say, it’s not what Jada has been telling us all these years. In fact, it seems like she’s been twisting the narrative for her own reasons over the years – by calling Pac her soulmate and even describing a kiss between the two as disgusting. Just why did she do it? And is Larenz really onto something here?

The relationship between Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac Shakur has long fascinated fans, with rumors and speculation swirling for years about the true nature of their bond. Now, actor Larenz Tate has ignited fresh controversy with a bombshell revelation about what really happened behind the scenes of the 1993 cult classic, Menace II Society. During a recent interview, Tate hinted that Jada and Tupac may have filmed something far more intimate than a standard movie scene—leaving fans and the internet abuzz with theories about a possible “shocking tape.”

Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac Shakur met as teenagers at the Baltimore School for the Arts and quickly became inseparable friends. Their closeness was legendary, and even decades later, Jada has publicly referred to Tupac as her “soulmate.” However, Jada has always insisted their relationship was purely platonic, despite mounting evidence and fan skepticism.

According to Larenz Tate, Jada’s loyalty to Tupac ran so deep that she once turned down a major film role in Dead Presidents—directed by the Hughes brothers—because of Tupac’s falling out with the directors. Tate recounted a private conversation with Jada years later on the set of Girls Trip, where she admitted she couldn’t bring herself to work with the Hughes brothers after they fired Tupac from Menace II Society and subsequently pressed assault charges against him following a violent altercation.

“She had a good relationship with Tupac and she just didn’t want to get in the middle of it,” Tate explained. “She thought if she had done that movie, it would have been a little weird.”

The real bombshell dropped when Larenz Tate suggested that Jada and Tupac may have filmed something unexpected while on the set of Menace II Society. While he stopped short of confirming any details, his comments have sent fans spiraling into speculation. Was it a steamy scene that never made the final cut? Or was it something even more private, away from the cameras?

“I wasn’t in that bathroom, but you know, it could have happened,” Tate said cryptically, referencing a now-infamous story involving Jada and Tupac in a bathroom together. This offhand remark has only fueled rumors that the pair’s relationship was more intimate than either has publicly admitted.

Further adding to the intrigue is a story shared by Jada’s former assistant during an interview with blogger Tasha K. The assistant recounted coming home to find Jada and Tupac together in the bathroom, with Jada looking startled and flustered. While the assistant insisted she didn’t witness anything explicit, the incident raised eyebrows and has become a cornerstone of fan theories about what really went on between the two stars.

Jada Pinkett Smith has consistently downplayed the romantic aspect of her relationship with Tupac. In her memoir and multiple interviews, she has described their one and only kiss as “disgusting” and insisted there was no physical chemistry between them. “We both pulled back like, ‘What the hell?’” she recalled, laughing. “It was not for either one of us.”

Yet, fans have struggled to reconcile these statements with the deep emotional connection Jada and Tupac clearly shared. In a now-famous poem from Tupac’s 1999 collection The Rose That Grew From Concrete, he wrote for Jada: “You bring me to climax without sex and you do it all with regal grace. You are my heart in human form, a friend I could never replace.”

Moreover, Jada has admitted that Tupac proposed to her while he was in prison, seeking a solid foundation during a tumultuous time. “He needed a rock because of our friendship and everything we had been through together,” she said. “He just wanted to feel that solidified foundation.”

The Jada-Tupac saga has even touched the next generation. Years after Tupac’s death, Jada’s daughter Willow wrote a letter to the late rapper, expressing a wish for him to return so her mother could be happy again. The letter, which went viral, prompted intense debate about the impact of Jada’s relationship with Tupac on her marriage to Will Smith and their family dynamic.

Fans questioned whether Jada had shared too much of her emotional attachment to Tupac with her children, and whether Will Smith felt overshadowed by a man who had died years before their marriage.

While Larenz Tate’s comments have reignited speculation, other cast members from Menace II Society have offered a different perspective. Tyron Turner, who played the film’s lead, insists that Jada landed her role through a standard audition process and that her chemistry with the cast was the deciding factor. “When Jada came in, we just matched,” Turner said. “The energy was there. I looked at Allen [Hughes], Allen looked at me, and we said, ‘That’s the girl.’”

Turner also dismissed the idea that Tupac’s influence secured Jada’s role, noting that director Allen Hughes was known for making independent casting decisions, often in defiance of studio pressure.

Despite these denials, fans remain unconvinced. The sheer volume of intimate photos, heartfelt letters, and public declarations of love between Jada and Tupac have led many to believe their relationship was more than just friendship. Some suggest Jada is deliberately downplaying the physical aspect to protect her current marriage or control her public image.

As one fan wrote online: “There is far too much chemistry coming out of those pictures for absolutely nothing physical to have happened. Maybe it was a one-off and they decided they were better as friends. I have no problem thinking that Jada lies not only to make herself look better but to control the narrative she wants out there.”

The debate over Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac Shakur’s relationship is unlikely to die down anytime soon, especially with new revelations and rumors surfacing every year. Larenz Tate’s recent comments have only added fuel to the fire, leaving fans to wonder if there really is a “shocking tape” out there—or if the truth is simply too complicated for Hollywood to ever reveal.

What do you think? Did Jada and Tupac share more than just friendship on the set of Menace II Society? Was Larenz Tate’s hunch right, or is this just another Hollywood myth? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.