“We Ate Chinese Food” - Tupac Brought Dennis Quaid to Tears: Gang Related Movie

Patrick asks Dennis Quaid about his relationship with Tupac while shooting a movie together, Dennis gets emotional about his answer.
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[@JSMOOTH1982]

Never in a million years thought I would see Dennis Quaid almost shed a tear over 2pac. 2pac was a powerful being and is still dearly missed.

[@chanelward2139]

Said the same thing teared up like it's just happen😮

[@libanjama8622]

He understands tupacs reverence now, what about back when he died.

[@rdub3795]

It goes to show you how many similarities people have regardless of color. It's a shame that race plays such a factor in the world when it should have never been a factor. LET'S CHANGE THE NARRATIVE!

[@leejee88]

alot of people loved pac the tragic thing about his life and the way it ended was dude was too smart to get caught up in all that stuff that he did. ive heard the way dennis describes tupac from other people who really knew him and were close and knew the real tupac shakur ..they all said the same or similar things so when he died it cut really deep because we needed someone like him in the culture especially at that time

[@jacobisaac9934]

​@libanjama8622 "How long will they mourn me"!

[@hiawathaclemons]

Only lived 25 years. Yet his influence has far outlasted him.

[@Commander2021-or3pn]

Just imagine if he was still here The world would be so much different. And better I believe

[@javiermontes4811]

The fact that he called him a Poet not a rapper, speaks volumes Hew would have done really big things for humanity

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

But you have to be a poet to be a rapper.

[@db7664]

Its part of why he got killed, he was a poet not a gangster rapper

[@mladenzivkovic5970]

​@@JasonWalkerJamaicaNot today, no poets anymore

[@justaweeb1482]

@@mladenzivkovic5970bullshit Kendrick Lamar is a poet have you heard TPAB???

[@andrewlopez8110]

Tupac was a poet 1. Cuz he actually wrote poetry. I own the book of all his poems called “the rose that grew from concrete” 2. He was a poet with the way he expressed his words in his songs. 3. Everybody and antibody can change just cuz you a gangsta doesn’t mean you don’t know how to do calculus or write a poem.

[@mondopinion3777]

I am an 82 year old white woman raised on a Kansas farm and Tupac is very important to me -- not even sure why. Somehow he shines a light in my heart. It's just the way it is . ..

[@MurdahBassRecords]

I find it so fkn weird how white and black people are stating their skin colour prior to commenting about someone of the opposite skin colour like its somehow important to the plot. What is the relevance? Serious question.

[@graemeb3521]

Its about communication amongst fellow humans. Some people like to explain a bit more than others ​@@MurdahBassRecords

[@johnq.citizen671]

Really? Prolly left this comment because you watched this video.

[@mattl8774]

Cringe.

[@zayzay542]

Amen

[@fornlike]

He really knew 2pac. He really saw that man's potential and that's so great.

[@kingdavid2753]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 R.I.P 2PAC

[@fornlike]

@@kingdavid2753 🙏👍

[@SmokeOne89]

It was obvious.

[@fornlike]

@@SmokeOne89 Absolutely!

[@ridge7524]

True

[@Openlyginger]

The fact that Dennis got choked up speaking about the poet tupac is Amazing 💪🔥🤘🙏💯

[@haroldkreye8770]

😂

[@honorworks6]

@@haroldkreye8770weirdo

[@Jacob-ed1bl]

​@@haroldkreye8770You're so edgy 😂, freaking clown.

[@Machiavelli2023]

He was an amazing person.

[@liviamoon]

❤️🕊️

[@shahnaveed512]

This is called respect

[@jermorehenderson9414]

Wholeheartedly

[@SmokeOne89]

And love

[@waylonpoteet118]

Facts

[@NM-it2vo]

On the actor’s part, not Patrick who was so “shocked!” By anyone humanizing a young Black man. That part was absurd and offputting entirely.

[@alexandermcbryde2348]

Dennis Quaid doesn’t get enough credit as a actor. Hearing this story in his own words and hearing the emotion. Just wow

[@TimusPrime]

Agreed! He did an amazing job as Shelly in Bass Reeves! Excellent show for those who haven't seen it!

[@AllKrafty]

He’s a brilliant actor. His role in Frequency breaks my heart. He plays that loving father figure so well. A really endearing actor. And I’ve got a newfound respect for him knowing how he feels about 2Pac. I never would have known.

[@Oaktown-truone]

Dennis a great actor and a legend to

[@BasketballJones48021]

Crazy how Pac was a young black man, a rapper… look how well he bonded with someone like Dennis Quaid. Also, Pac and Mickey Rourke were great friends. Pac received letters in jail from Tony Danza. He was really that type of person, who could connect with ANYONE. His music is heard throughout the world til this day, he could tackle any subject, he also was pretty much a poet, acted too… and he died at 25 years old. Crazy

[@AnthonyGarcia17jr]

And Jim Carrey

[@vicvega3614]

Just wish someone would have got him away from that gang lifestyle he was already above that and didnt need to be doing that, he was such a great mind and a lot of his songs stood for peace but then would act out in violent ways, he was fighting with his inner demons and lost, such a shame

[@thespiritualkinect941]

And johhny versace. He was a Gemini. We can have a conversation about anything and know exactly what we’re talking about. We can easily relate to others.

[@june19th85]

All that without social media.! That is crazy itself!

[@henryrodena3207]

I think Madonna wrote to him to

[@Sourishchain8115]

You can tell Dennis really love 2pac,and that bond they have

[@JohnBaker-bl8ss]

I met Tupac when I was about 10. It was in LA on the beach, doing a photo shoot with suge Knight and a bunch of models. Shared 3 minutes with him, got his autograph and snapped two Polaroid pictures. He had a loving presence, he was full of energy and life. Three minutes that's all I shared with him and hearing his music to this day makes tears run on occasion. He was one of a kind.... Truly

[@SchizoSkillz]

I met Tupac once. The Awards were happening... AMAs, VMAs maybe... but I was working in Midtown Manhattan. On my way to work, there he was with a couple of people... not like bodyguards, just friends. But he was the same way, cool, friendly, human. I wish I had a camera with me that day.

[@JohnBaker-bl8ss]

@@SchizoSkillz he was one of a kind

[@waylonpoteet118]

Your lucky hope you got something from him in anyway

[@2pacthegreatestofalltime]

Whoaaaaaaaa. I wish I was with you or I got chance to meet him. I would of been 16. Cherish it forever. You were in present of a genius and we did not know it at that time

[@Deeznuts84356]

Thanks for sharing your story. Most people that listen to his music today; werent even alive when he was

[@_Tahmar]

This is exactly why Pac is the greatest. No other rapper has ever had people of all races and ages emotional like this. He was absolutely a gift from God.

[@musclemary2227]

Yes! There's so much he could've done, it's heart breaking. I can't stand hearing these new rappers compare themselves to him or say someone is better than him.... He will always be the GOAT, ALWAYS ❤

[@nikkax5424]

Till this day!!

[@liveouturdreams]

and the disrespect of him,,, is crazywork THEY SAY JAY Z THE BEST RAPPER OF ALL TIME LMAO

[@_Tahmar]

@@liveouturdreamsAnd “They” need to be drug tested 🤣

[@Python-xs2iv]

​@@liveouturdreamsJay is so much better than 2pac to the point where it ain't funny

[@a.m.m.4592]

He ate Chinese food with Tupac the young man, the passionate artist, the person eager to be better at his craft. They spent time together. That time can never be had again.

[@12tribes61]

Everybody that met Pac always had good things to say about him 🙏 🕊️

[@muzikman7765]

Tupac was a G, but when you listen to people tell stories of him you really see how much of a humble human being he was. Life was taken way too short.

[@n.e.f.neverendingflow]

🎯💯

[@lossiiburns]

🤦🏾

[@waylonpoteet118]

Facts brother

[@xmcddddd]

Fake g like all the others rappers. And they got abused, robbed and killed by real criminals

[@kidrobot.]

fake g

[@Makaveli7Soldier]

YES! Been waiting YEARS to heard Dennis Quaid speak on his time working with PAC. Thanks Patrick!

[@m.m4982]

​@@lordfriezachrist6546 he was on Broadway? Post the link

[@MrJbfool]

@@lordfriezachrist6546How are you doing?

[@jpair205]

​@@lordfriezachrist6546did you try to go to the bay and show your face and talk crazy about 2pac dont do it safely on the internet where you can hide 🙃

[@jpair205]

​@@lordfriezachrist6546did you try to sleep with your dad as a grown man

[@JoshToksPop85]

Pat loves PAC like I ❤ PAC

[@Roland_Bishop]

Pac set the bar so high that nobody will ever touch it

[@poeticmindshifttv7568]

Yes someone will! Tupac was great but doesn't mean, me you or anyone else can not be greater than him..

[@TheWisestOfAges]

@@poeticmindshifttv7568go and be great first then come back and argue

[@Spiewick]

K DOT! Threw it up to PAC and PAC blessed it!

[@TonTon.2142]

Tupac was our next Malcolm X or MLK. He just didn’t get to blossom to that point. A great leader for the people. More than music. More than movies. I love Kendrick, great rapper, good heart, but he’s just not the same.

[@singlemotherRespector]

He’s a gay actor who created one of the worst music genres and destructive cultures for blacks

[@iphoneupdate]

Really humanizes Tupac , people forget he was just a kid

[@franklinlv7925]

He wasn’t a kid he was a grown man 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@steeltown2424]

After orlando got stomped by him. Cowards use guns cuz they cant fight.​@@lordfriezachrist6546

[@ScaryTerryCards]

@@franklinlv7925 It just means a young adult. It's not demeaning. I am 46 and he was just a kid....as was me at the same age of 25.

[@samfisher2306]

I think the sheer volume of his music makes it hard to believe he was barely 26 when he was k1lled. Edit: he was just slightly over 25 years old. I stand corrected.

[@AndrewMclachlan-hq4jp]

And they forget he shot at innocent police officers just doing there job

[@douglasmelbourne6598]

The way he explains it hurts because he knows what he could of become.

[@Hamza-iq6gw]

Crocodile tears especially when he said the song about his mom. He didn't even know the title. Don't forget dude is a product of Hollywood the capital of fake and snakey people.

[@jm78593]

This is the best speech ever told about Tupac. Thank you Pat and Dennis.

[@mr.peepee6373]

Stfu 😆 🤣 pac got his booty took 😆 spread those cheeks

[@donskeezy4042]

Yes. Very cool.

[@djdubc09271]

Not ever told but dope

[@KingCristo]

Not close. But definitely an amazing story and respect to Dennis 🫡

[@Skot2Breal]

I encountered Tupac on Venice Beach with his security. Just a moment in time. He gave me a head nod and a smile. Honestly the first poet to give me chills❤

[@Skot2Breal]

He will have justice for his life being taken ❤️💛💚✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

[@choossuck7653]

Wow dude, I bet you boyfriend loves that story

[@kayboo5835]

Pac really had that effect on those who actually interacted with him. They all have different accounts of him, and was not someone that can be boxed into a certain category. By Dennis being that affected when talking about him, he must've really bonded and got to know the real Pac, not the image portrayed by the media. Dennis a real one for this! 💪🏽

[@catholiclife9304]

He was a good soul that TRULY was talented. It still makes me sad.

[@goldenserenity2385]

@@lordfriezachrist6546 and one that has left an impact that others simply can't

[@mach1one]

@@lordfriezachrist6546 keep hating

[@markozbunjol625]

@@lordfriezachrist6546 keep hating, he is real.

[@BluntVille]

@@lordfriezachrist6546 he was agh son of the black panthers , thug life was just 1990s version of that sounds like u are one of those east coast old heads still upset to this day that he called many in yo top 5 byches

[@chizi5149]

Pac was an old soul trapped in young body his music kept me going💯R.I.P

[@heathermetz6576]

2:07 “He would’ve wound up being such a uniter of people.” Dennis Quaid on Tupac Shakur.

[@Cesar-lt2gn]

That’s why the government didn’t like him….

[@BigRaji1981]

That's why he's dead obviously

[@anotherpointofview222]

Or not.

[@no_prisoners6474]

America is definitely gonna be hard to unite cause a new identity pops in almost every 2 hours

[@BigRaji1981]

@@no_prisoners6474 no it's gonna be hard to unite because of the sheep from both parties and the stupidity of the sheep from both parties

[@ivyjohnson9852]

He speaks like someone who meet Tupac the person not the Rap image ❤

[@lincolnfontes5099]

New respect for Denis, its amazing the effect Pac had on people. You can tell he was genuinely still hurting

[@MrYesiir]

He's music is still uniting people till this day.

[@TheThinkingMansTemplar]

We talk about PACs life as if he was 50 years old.. dude was 25. All of these memories and stories all happened when he was 25.. Still bothers me to this day he died so young..

[@TheShadow84]

He was only 25 a few months. The stories people talk about mostly are between ages 19-24. Pac was that guy.

[@waylonpoteet118]

Facts💯

[@Hizonlytsun]

That’s tha way hiz father wanted it 2b. “PAC was like Gsus, Nas wrote tha bible “ 🙏🏾🪬

[@adim00lah]

Pac must have really had a special place in his heart that decades later Dennis is shedding tears over him. Such a wonderful human being he must have been to have such an impact on him. May he rest in peace, thanks for the story brotha, we miss him too.

[@bigjun913]

DQ made me tear up with his love and respect for Tupac...

[@ishmaelmoo]

same

[@theyowoman]

same

[@johnkent6866]

Everyone who had spent time with pac gets emotional when speaking about him and that says a lot 💯

[@brucee4634]

He connected with Tupac. He got to know him and then he was gone. He saw first hand something special about Tupac. The uniters and the people that can heal the world never seem to last long enough on this planet.

[@Python-xs2iv]

There was nothing special about him

[@ellaclayborne7143]

The media loved point out Tupacs wild side and thug persona. This man Dennis Quaid had nothing but kind words to say about him.

[@vicvega3614]

Its the media theyll always magnify the negative while ignoring the positive, sad it took him dying for the media to talk about his positive lyrics and how much his words meant to millions of people , still do

[@MrHaveNoWorries]

I swear

[@Chares-ym8gw]

They preferred to perpetuate the negative vibes to keep selling his music while also deflecting about his poetic personality.

[@waylonpoteet118]

Absolutely. This man touched everyone 💯🙏

[@daviddarko5837]

To be honest Tupac put that persona out there. Only a select few got to know Tupac for who he really was. Michael Jai white said something similar about Tupac being a calm down to Earth type of guy, that the whole gangster persona was really an act. No one was saying Tupac was soft, just a down to Earth dude who was so much unlike the persona he put out for the world to see.

[@ghostfaceddd]

Tupac, your favourite actors, favourite rapper.

[@PeteyS.D.]

I think Tupac was a sensitive, intelligent individual, who had to create a tough persona to protect himself from being vulnerable in a rough environment. RIP.

[@dallasbagley]

I think he was all those things. Pac was a walking contradiction.

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

He was. He was very profound. There’s interviews where he discusses it. The popularity of the gang culture steered him to where he went, but he criticized it heavily.

[@Diddy666-n9u]

Diddy set him up because pac was getting in his way. It was said that diddy paid the rolling 40s crips to whack pac. It’s messed up because these were the same crips who were on pacs album thug life

[@MyUserTubeAccount]

It's also why he was such a talented artist. Had he lived, he would've been an enormous movie star.

[@LuckyBide]

Tupac didn't create that persona, it was just another side of him. All his family members say that he was already like that way before he got famous.

[@essj3334]

We need more 2pac stories from actors who worked with him in the 90s movies.

[@TheHumanBallsack]

Thandie Newton, Jim Belushi, Tim Roth, Regina King, etc all speak about their love for him somewhat regularly. Even Janet Jackson.

[@kbentjg24]

I agree never heard Dennis speak on pac Tim Roth is never asked about him neither is Lucy liu,Mickey rourke etc etc

[@jaro4742]

@@kbentjg24 Tim Roth talked about him on one of his British talk show interviews - Jonathan Ross I think - really fun story about going into the Death Row studio with Pac

[@keronwindley4950]

James Belushi spoke highly of Pac

[@TheHumanBallsack]

@@kbentjg24 Tim Roth, Thandie Newton and others have spoken on multiple occasions about their times with him. Tim and Thandie even recorded a collaboration with Tupac at Deathrow during a break in their filming break. Unfortunately we'll never get to hear from James Earl Jones now

[@jaydothurd3]

Thanx Dennis Quad for showing love to PAC

[@hugh-jasole]

Gang Related and Gridlock'd were 2Pac's best movies. He was getting better as an actor as time went on

[@DJGary0910]

Gridlock"d to me was Pac at his peak of being a camlelion at his acting

[@richyb2132]

He did great in the movie “Juice”.

[@solar_warden81]

Poetic Justice really showcased his acting versatility imo

[@DoomWar1]

Gridlock'd is the best. Makes me wonder how well Tim Roth knew Tupac.

[@fonsecarichard]

Imagine what 2Pac would have accomplished if he was still here. He was one of the greatest! ❤❤❤

[@WayneStcroix-ok8rx]

He would of been on campaign with trump lol

[@minilogoman6691]

@@WayneStcroix-ok8rxprobably not

[@JessicaGarcia-xf9wr]

@@WayneStcroix-ok8rxI’m sure he would have been front and center of the BLM protests unlike other celebrities not doing anything to help reform change in society. Never once did I hear anything they contributed. I know Tupac wouldn’t stand by and not do nothing. Sad that he gone

[@gemstar3824]

Dennis tearing up got me. Pac was truly special.

[@12tribes61]

1:46 😢🫣😖😩😭 I feel that pain 🙏

[@ChrisB-jz1ll]

Loved this, 2Pac was definitely a generational talent and did so much for a young life. His music is still relatable in today’s world

[@desertcat4193]

Have always loved Dennis Quad. A truly creative soul who deals with his own serious issues. Underrated actor, underrated human being.

[@rachelkeys9275]

Beautiful just beautiful💕this interview has brought me to tears!!

[@nevmev5982]

Im 37 now, and i remember the day that my mom sat me down when i was about 9 and told me that Tupac had been killed. I cried, and my mom actually teared up. Im a suburban white kid whose parents were in the legal profession and even they felt the loss, and knew i liked his music. My mother has always loved the song "Dear Momma." They even surprised me with a fake birthday card from Dr. DRE, when i was 10. Great parents. Later in life i met Tupac's Mom's lawyer in school, and she took a liking to me and gifted me a book that had replica copies of his notes and letters to friends, ideas of his for businesses. And every now and then i will pull it out and thumb through it. At a young age from that sad scenario of Pac losing his life so young, i learned the tragedy of lost potential. Look for greatness in unlikely places, people.

[@taranjene4453]

It was a family affair for my family as well. My siblings, my mom, and even my DAD watched the news confirming it, and we all mourned that night. Never forget it! Huge hole in the world without Pac.

[@BigNateD23]

Wow ❤❤ I was 14 when Pac died, I cried for like a week lol.

[@davidmascio1896]

Did you guys cry when zesty shakur died and took the persona of tupac? He was a fraud. Great actor playing a role propped up by the music industry and left wing propaganda to aid in the destruction of american culture. Yes dear mamma, wad a good song, but how about the other 99% of his songs about calling women garden tools, shooting, killing, etc. Especially when he did not grow up that way.

[@lordfriezachrist6546]

@nevmev5982 he should've kept his hands to himself and he wouldn't have gotten blasted

[@lino580nunya5]

🙏

[@2H2521]

Wow, this was really heartfelt, emotional & beautiful. Dennis meant every word of this, did not expect this one bit.

[@robrokswing8110]

Of all things imaginable, DQ bumpin' Dear Mama brings a tear to MY eye

[@mamabear3217]

Pac is a legend❤ and kudos to Dennis because u told him straight from the heart!

[@jasonceravone777]

I don’t think people really know Tupac like the people who lived during his time. Pac was so much more than the East Cost West Cost beef. He was a deep man.

[@ragantate3995]

Thankyou for acknowledging that.

[@akashas6012]

He was a poet. I wish I was there listening to Tupac tell his story.

[@jacobshexladder]

MAN ... Dennis has always been one of my favorite actors. Still watch 'Parent Trap' with my Daughter. At least once a month. I always wished had a Dad like him ... and then he makes me cry all these years later with this story.

[@cdogg46]

and FREQUENCY, and The Kid, and The Words, and I Can Only Imagine

[@Breeze-d3v]

Thank you Dennis for you open honesty!

[@jarvisjackson8138]

WOW. He touched so many people

[@kylecruel]

He was so many things to so many different people. That's charisma.

[@wearegodswithamnesia]

WOW who would've known Pac touched even Dennis Quaid. He was a powerful man. Big up to Dennis Quaid.

[@leddidi]

No rapper had much popularity in the whole world than 2pac

[@livefastdieyoung8703]

He was a rapper not a gangster and he died trying to be one ..... Stpid

[@kamu747]

Yes, he was popular, though he was at par with snoop, dre, ice cube popualrity, his popularity, and legend exploded after his death.

[@leddidi]

@@kamu747 nah they weren't at the level of pac they are popular in the usa and maybe europe but bro 2pac is known universally and still to this day 30years after his death

[@LuckyBide]

@@kamu747 I'm French and I was 9 when Pac died, and I still remember the announce of his death on TV news. He was already popular and a legend before he died, and in the entire world.

[@kamu747]

@@LuckyBide Hmmm. I never said he wasn't popular I was slightly older than you were when he died. I said in my previous comment that he was popular at par with Dre, Snoop, etc. He became more popular after he died. Had he lived, he might not have attained the status he now enjoys as one of the greatest. Maybe he might have. We don't know. My older brothers were always up to date with the rap scene those days and would buy the albums soon as they'd be released. Those days, breaking news xarriwd more weight than it does today.. so of course it was big news when he died, it's actually often big news when celebrities die. He had been a controversial figure. Especially Pacs death because it was one of the 1st high profile rap deaths as a result of rap feuds. Those days, there were many rap beefs, from before Tupac began rapping, it was a part of the culture, however, around his time they started to escalate, and once hit em up became a hit track it elevated he and Biggie to become the latest poster children for East vs West (a long standing beef since before their time). But he wasn't a legend yet. Even though he starred his career at 17, it had just started to take off in a meaningful way. Actually, Dre and Ice Cube were bigger rappers at that point in time (they were the legends before Pac and Biggie because they were the OGs) But after his death, he became immortalised and a legend. He became a bigger star than he ever was. Even the rap fans who hadn't paid much attention to his music began paying attention. His movies, which had been mediocre at the time, became classics. His death cemented his mark as one of the greatest.

[@demondsims5411]

This is one of the reasons why Pac was the greatest rapper ever. You could feel everything he rapped about. He made songs about different topics. His death still hurts to this day. He did a lot in his 25 years on this Earth. R.I.P to my fellow Gemini brother Makaveli.

[@markogarcia2518]

His brother was a real hero, gave his life for humanity on Independence Day

[@jermorehenderson9414]

O yea good ol Randy Quaid definitely

[@CadillacJak]

Never forget

[@MK-zz5qe]

"IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCCKKKKKK!!!" Hahah

[@80shorrorlover53]

Dennis Quaid is the man. Tupac is a legend. Love you PAC. RIP 🙏

[@denisethomas330]

Tupac my Gemini brother. This man had wisdom and knowledge beyond his years. If you listen to his music it wasn't about nonsense he always spoke about something you could relate to or even have heard about before. He was a poet and brilliant young man taken to soon.

[@highvibes3758]

We love you brother for loving our beloved brother Tupac!!

[@Slim_45]

Of all the Tupac stories..this is amongst the most genuine heartwarming account I’ve heard!

[@JG-ir8xp]

2pac was a prophet. A son of the universe.

[@sammymobs3889]

You are high

[@JG-ir8xp]

@@sammymobs3889 I might be lol

[@countrykang1996]

Man that’s a great analogy bro.. for God so loved the world that he blessed a thug wit PAC…

[@rosiebrooks7685]

​@@countrykang1996Thanks

[@ArianTheDon88]

Nah. Prophets are different

[@kekemola1475]

He was JUST GETTING STARTED couldn't be emphasized enough💔💔💔. Rip to one of the GREATS fosho, 2pac!!!!!

[@julianhawkins9423]

Tupac’s energy for life for living and understanding was spellbound. What a shining star he was. Forever missed. Great story.

[@pierresourbag8922]

This was an amazing speech Dennis, to say something nice, special and respectful from two different persons with different backgrounds.

[@slayer6936]

As a 64 year old man, Tupac and Biggy Smalls had true talent, and what happened to both of them is sad. Puff Diddler is all wrapped up in the death of both of them. Mark my words because he wanted to be on top because he cut his first album in 96.

[@mattfox6263]

Dennis is a good man. Great actor. And you can see he cared. And he just got choked up about thinking of him

[@tikolopez8884]

Dennis Quaid and Tupac, that's universal soul bonding right there. Two humans connecting and living life. Enjoying good food and conversation. Get out your comfort zone and say hello to a stranger. You might learn something.

[@Joirychelle]

Tupac was such a Force, brilliant communicator and talent. Always will be remembered…Rest In Power PAC 🙏🏽👊🏽

[@LiLgPnoy15]

Dear Mama is my favorite 2pac song of all time.

[@edub9930]

I hope he got more Pac stories out of him. Never get tired of him. RIP Tupac Shakur ✊️

[@joee8795]

When you’re a Teen, someone in their Mid 20’s seem’s like they’re half way through life……but in reality, you’re still a kid in your 20’s. Pac went from dirt poor to filthy rich, from Teen to young Adult and dead, within a Decade (in a time when it wasn’t so easy to become famous)…..that’s actually crazy AF man. R.I.P to one of the GOAT’s 🙏🏻🫡🤘🏻

[@SonnyL]

Pac wasn’t filthy rich. There was no money in rap in the 90’s and Suge was ripping his artists off. He was on the verge of making big money prior to his death with a distribution deal which seems real coincidental. The feds were watching Pac the night he died and did nothing about because they were in on it

[@theyowoman]

the way Dennis Quaid was able to see and experience Tupacs soul tells you a lot about him too. Most great actors have this heightened level of empathy and can really see a person for who they truly are. And it takes one to know one, so Dennis must be a real artist too.

[@MMOA-]

Dennis Quaid da man!!!!! Well spoken about the rap legend himself, Tupac shakur. I really miss his art and his role as a person. A true leader speaks of true leaders. So wonderfull to watch...❤😊

[@bluecross.vetRx.uganda]

The rose that grew from the concrete. RIP Pac

[@dextersmart5289]

Pac was just so many things to so many different people some of which you would have never guessed. He had strong ties to the acting 🌏 also because he knew how to navigate a room. That's what visionaries do. 🐐

[@wccollins2212]

That's how he should be remembered.

[@ragantate3995]

Yup

[@laurenspassionx]

I’ve always loved Dennis quaid, and I have a huge soft spot for Tupac I believe his soul was far too great for this world. ❤

[@Shalalalayomama]

Can't believe he's been gone longer than he was with us .....love and miss him so much, BEST RAPPER EVER.....RIP

[@rsvbreezi]

always loved him as an actor, and to see how he cried for our black brothers made me even love him more now. he’s definitely invited to the cookout and family reunion 😂. we got your back dennis. 💪🏾

[@RaulCabrera-x1e]

2Pac represented all the small people, all the underdogs, all races and shapes and forms of of the lower and middle class... finally everyone understands his music, he spoke reality in all forms

[@3rdbeatz836]

He died way too soon REST UP PAC. See how the crowd started laughing when he first mentioned Tupac? He deserves so much more praise than a gangster rapper he could have saved so many lives

[@thepedalingchef1738]

"He had so much to give the world. He would've wound up being such a uniter of people" No truer words have ever been spoken

[@TheShadowrun.]

Gang related is 2pacs most underrated role and his best movie. His only film with real actors was involved, especially James Earl jones

[@TheHumanBallsack]

Gridlock'd co starred Oscar nominated Tim Roth? Above The Rim co started Leon?

[@torobeltran1]

Jordan Peterson said: “If you love someone, if it's genuine love, you see their hidden soul. You get a glimpse of the light that they could reveal to the world if they revealed it. To act in love is to encourage that to come forward and to discourage anything that gets in its way." Sounds to me like Dennis got a glimpse of Tupac’s “hidden soul” and the light he had to give the world.

[@XXL_maestro]

Tupac was so genuine and military minded.

[@carter3369]

“My military mind got me hustling all the time”

[@Micvic79]

I think he told you Pat......you gotta listen 😂

[@bigronmedia159]

😂😂

[@ADDOITALLDAY]

Wow i’m a huge fan of Pac and Quaid. Never would have thought of those two spending time together. You can tell Quaid really got to know him in the short time together.

[@Sheen04]

Tupacs acting always gets overshadowed by his music. He was just as good an actor as he was a musician or poet. If he was still around today I’m sure he’d of won an Oscar.

[@ragantate3995]

Yup

[@knutt81]

Pac was that dude. An everyone person. He knew how to acclimate and make those around him comfortable. "'Till the end, my friend...Cuz you ain't never had a friend like me, believe that."

[@malcolmbennett9068]

Yep a story coming from dennis quaid a veteran in the movie entrie who broke down talking to 2pac is mind blown for me😮. I grow up on 2pac an to this day I still play his music 40yrs later. Mad respect for dennis 👏 💯

[@Python-xs2iv]

Play better music old man 😂

[@henrysedillo5834]

Rest n peace Pac🥀🕊️

[@s1w585]

Tupac was one of the most impactful artists to ever walk the planet. Rest Easy Peacefully Pac ❤ ❤❤❤

[@gianfrancojoseramirez1189]

Tupac still a legend 🐐 RIP FAM

[@tonybayarea]

I remember the year 2pac passed in "96" was in 8th Grade/Jr High. Hearing on the News in Sept, 96 that Tupac had passed away. Was sad about the passing for months. R.I.P Tupac , Gone but never forgotten. (1971 - 1996). 2pac was only 25 years old when he passed away. Was so young with a long and talented life ahead of him that was cut too short. 😢👼🙏🎶

[@gainland9655]

I was in junior high too. I remember and I remember a couple years after his passing, the song Changes came out. We were in class, it came through the radio and the teacher let it play. Time stood still in that moment and all was silent. His loss was still fresh even though a couple years passed. He accomplished so much in such little time, there’s no telling what would have become of him were he still around. RIP btw lol I know there were millions of folks who hoped he truly did pull a Makaveli and would return after 7 years. He was one of a kind💯

[@Allhoney33]

I never really listened to his music but I was heartbroken to hear of his murder. I was in my sophomore year of college and broke down crying. It was weird because I wasn’t expecting that kinda feeling. It was as if I knew he had something that would’ve united the world and was cut down so young.

[@tonybayarea]

@@Allhoney33 I'm not going to be able to change the world, but will guarantee that I will spark the brain 🧠 that will change the world. - Tupac

[@Python-xs2iv]

​@@tonybayareaStill hasn't happened 😂

[@charliemay73521]

It hurt him cause he know how much potential Pac had!!!!

[@guslevy3506]

Tupac was one of the truly great artists of the last century. Poet, actor…and the most fluid rap delivery of all time. He was truly an artist. “Dear Mama” hits everyone hard…

[@Crypticlifestyles]

Absolutely 💯 beautiful speech 💬 👏 👌 ❤️

[@tommyb8374]

It was brief, but his acting career was amazing! He could have been one of the best in Hollywood on top of being the goat of rap

[@elbohike3500]

I think Hollywood at some point would have black balled him. He was too out spoken.