The 25th anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s death fell on Monday (September 13). The gangsta rap legend passed away at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, six days after being ambushed at a local intersection. As tributes flood social media, Public Enemy luminary Chuck D has revisited an old letter he received from 2Pac while he was behind bars at Clinton Correctional Facility in New York.

2Pac had just signed with Death Row Records and was anxious to get Chuck D on a song called “Da Struggle Continuez” (which didn’t happen). Throughout the letter, he makes it clear just how much he admires Chuck and values their brotherhood.

“Peace Chuck,” the letter begins. “First of all, I’m sure u know how highly respected & loved u r by me so your letter definitely warmed my heart. I was also touched by your offer and show of support. It will not go unnoticed. Thanx! It was good 2 hear how well u are doing but hey it’s only right. Back in the dayz, on your with u I learned so much from what u did and how u did it.

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