Heated Testimony & Police Tape
The murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis regarding the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur has entered its first week of testimony. Prosecutors are focusing on Davis's own past statements, while the defense argues there is no hard evidence.
Why it matters
This trial addresses one of the most high-profile cold cases in music history, drawing significant public and media attention.
Billboard is summing up the key moments from the first week of the epic murder trial over the hip-hop legend's 1996 killing.
The first week of the Tupac Shakur murder trial featured dramatic opening statements, heated testimony from a former Bloods gang member, and infamous recordings in which defendant Duane “Keffe D” Davis candidly discussed the shooting with police detectives.
You're reading Billboard's weekly Tupac trial recap, a one-sheet breakdown of everything that happened in the epic murder case over the past week. Stay tuned here each Friday for all the testimony and big events you might have missed. Related HYBE Pledges Over $300k for Colombia Earthquake Recovery Jessica Lynch
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