Jury selection continues on Day 2 of Tupac's murder trial. Why did it take 30 years to get here?
Jury selection is underway for the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The trial aims to determine Davis's role in the gang-related shooting that remains a landmark case in hip-hop history.
Why it matters
This trial addresses one of the most famous unsolved crimes in American music history, potentially providing closure to a case that has been a subject of intense public speculation for three decades.
Duane Davis appears in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center on Aug. 4, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Jury selection continued on Tuesday in the trial of the man accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
Nearly 30 years after the fatal drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.
He was arrested in 2023 and pleaded not guilty. If convicted, Davis faces life in prison without parole.
Shakur's death is considered one of the most notorious unsolved murders in the U.S. and has consumed hip-hop fans for decades. He's considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, with songs ranging from party anthems to deeply personal reflections and social commentary.
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