Tupac Shakur murder trial: Las Vegas court hears closing arguments in case
A Las Vegas jury has begun deliberations in the murder trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who is accused of ordering the 1996 killing of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The prosecution's case relies heavily on Davis's own past media statements and memoir, while the defense argues these claims were exaggerated for public attention.
Why it matters
This trial marks a significant legal development in one of the most famous cold cases in music history, potentially providing closure to a decades-old mystery.
Duane Davis enters the courtroom during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 27 August 2026. Duane Davis enters the courtroom during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 27 August 2026. Tupac Shakur Tupac Shakur murder trial: jury begins deliberations after hearing closing arguments Former gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, is accused of ordering the killing of the hip-hop star in 1996
Prefer the Guardian on Google A Las Vegas jury is now deliberating after hearing closing arguments in the trial of the South Side Compton Crips gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of ordering the murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur .
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