Tupac's accused murderer out for 'revenge', Las Vegas jury hears
Summary
A trial has started in Las Vegas for Duane Davis, who is accused of ordering the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors say Davis acted in revenge after Tupac was involved in a public fight with Davis’s nephew, but Davis denies the charges.Key Facts
- Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas.
- Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former gang leader, is on trial for ordering Tupac's murder as revenge.
- The murder happened a few hours after Tupac took part in beating Davis’s nephew, Orlando Anderson.
- Davis admitted in interviews and a book that he played a role in the shooting, but did not fire the gun himself.
- Tupac was a famous rapper linked to West Coast hip hop and Death Row Records.
- The case is tied to a rivalry between West Coast (Death Row Records) and East Coast (Bad Boy Records) hip hop groups.
- Tupac’s death remained unsolved for many years due to a weak investigation.
- If convicted, Davis could face life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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