At the Baltimore School for the Arts, Shakur befriended actress Jada Pinkett, who became the subject of some of his poems ("Jada" and "The Tears in Cupid's Eyes"). With his friend Dana "Mouse" Smith as a beatbox, he won competitions for the school's best rapper. Known for his humor, he was popular with all crowds of students.Bastfield 2002, p. 3. He listened to a diverse range of music that included Kate Bush, Culture Club, Sinéad O'Connor, and U2.
At the Baltimore School for the Arts, Shakur befriended actress Jada Pinkett, who became the subject of some of his poems ("Jada" and "The Tears in Cupid's Eyes"). With his friend Dana "Mouse" Smith as a beatbox, he won competitions for the school's best rapper. Known for his humor, he was popular with all crowds of students.Bastfield 2002, p. 3. He listened to a diverse range of music that included Kate Bush, Culture Club, Sinéad O'Connor, and U2.