Too $hort recently discussed why he chose to maintain a distance from 2Pac as the latter rose to fame and met a tragic end. In an interview with Dregs One, the Bay Area icon shared his initial impressions of 2Pac, highlighting their mutual acquaintances like Shorty B, Pee Wee, and Richie Rich. Too $hort noted that although he recognized 2Pac and his music, he deliberately kept a distance due to a particular incident where he observed 2Pac carrying a gun. This made Too $hort cautious, as he felt that associating closely with 2Pac could lead to potentially risky situations, given Pac's ambitious nature and desire to be deeply entrenched in street culture. While Too $hort respected 2Pac's aspirations, he believed that steering clear of the rapper was the best choice to avoid negative influences. In hindsight, Too $hort felt validated in his decision, as 2Pac eventually ventured into risky environments in pursuit of his multifaceted ambitions.