A new revelation has surfaced about the making of the 1993 romantic drama Poetic Justice, suggesting that Janet Jackson once requested Tupac Shakur to take an AIDS test before filming their intimate scenes together.
According to reports from a recently published book, Jackson expressed concerns about health and safety during the production and allegedly insisted that Tupac be tested before the romantic sequences were shot. Her request reportedly created tension on set, as some crew members viewed it as unnecessary, while others defended her right to feel protected.
The film’s director, John Singleton, later confirmed that the issue did arise, though it was eventually resolved without derailing production. Despite the momentary friction, both stars delivered powerful performances that helped make Poetic Justice a cultural classic.
Released in 1993, the film told the story of a young poet named Justice (played by Jackson) who finds healing and love through her connection with Lucky, a postal worker portrayed by Tupac Shakur.
The revelation highlights how concerns about HIV/AIDS awareness were becoming increasingly important in Hollywood during the early 1990s — a time when the entertainment industry was still learning how to handle health protocols on film sets.
