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Part 9: Joe Torry Explains Why 2Pac Was Asked to Take an HIV/AIDS Test for "Poetic Justice"
Part 1: Joe Torry on Getting Arrested "a Bunch" in College, Served Sentence on Weekends
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In this clip, Joe Torry talks about 2Pac being scratched from the casting phase for the cult classic "Higher Learning." This prompts a discussion about the big plans that John Singleton had for 2pac as an actor. From there, the two men talk about 2Pac's infamous physical altercation with the Hughes brothers. Moving along, Joe Torry talks about his friendship with 2Pac leading up to him being shot in NYC in 1994. The actor/comedian reflects back on the impact that shooting had on 2Pac's spirit as the late rapper was heartbroken that someone from his own community made an attempt on his life. Joe explains that part of the reason why 2Pac reacted that way is because he was "on some king sh*t." Moving along, Joe looks back on writing 2Pac while he was locked up and watching him grow in popularity as a rapper.
