Tyga took to Twitter on Sunday (Mar. 6) to share a photo of himself side-by-side with one of Tupac, but not for the reason one might expect. His photo, which finds the 29-year-old donning a Duke Blue Devils jersey, identical to a famous photo of the hip-hop icon, was first coupled with a simple caption, “Dad.” After receiving online commentary to the photo, Tyga expounded upon the one-word bombshell, sharing the story of his biological father.
“Pac taught me a lot more than my own father. Inspired me, Motivated Me, Listened without ever being there,” he wrote.
The rapper then went on to share that his father is now serving a life sentence in prison. In a screenshot of a letter his father wrote, he reveals to his son that his time in prison has sent him on a spiritual journey. Reflecting on spending 25 years inside, Tyga’s father assures him that he has been on a search for him. Tyga also shared his reply to the letter, in which he writes: “Things could’ve been different if you were around I’m sure. But I know life moves on and now I gotta teach my son to be a man. Even tho no one ever taught me how to be one.”
It seems Tyga’s appreciation for Tupac runs deeper than rap. Read his tweets below:
Dad pic.twitter.com/AKNoQJhPCC
— T-Raww (@Tyga) March 7, 2016
Pac taught me a lot more than my own father. Inspired me, Motivated Me, Listened without ever being there.
— T-Raww (@Tyga) March 7, 2016
Wanted to share this with my fans a letter from my real Father who has been serving a life Sentence. pic.twitter.com/2Io5LMAiAS
— T-Raww (@Tyga) March 7, 2016
Never met my dad but this was my reply. pic.twitter.com/L2Nwj7xQOi
— T-Raww (@Tyga) March 7, 2016
Life is Our Greatest Teacher
— T-Raww (@Tyga) March 7, 2016
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