This scarce and handwritten letter from Tupac Shakur, boldly signed “Thug Love 4 Life, 2Pac,” dated September 17, 1995, and penned from Clinton Correctional Facility. Written to close friend Desiree Smith, the one-page letter offers candid instructions and reflections.

Included is the original envelope, hand-addressed by Tupac & bearing his full name in the return address. This letter dates to a pivotal moment - just months after "Me Against the World" debuted at No. 1 and during a period of introspection that would influence his ‘Makaveli’ rebirth.

Both items are PSA authenticated & encapsulated, with the letter receiving a PSA auto grade of Mint 9.

Piece size: 8” x 10.5”

Signature: Blue ink pen

Authentication: PSA/DNA LOA