🎤 Tupac Shakur Case Update: Duane Davis, a former gang member, pleads not guilty in a Las Vegas court for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.
👥 Who is Duane Davis?: Known as "Keffe D," the 60-year-old has long been suspected by police in Tupac's murder, recently implicating himself through public statements over the years.
🏛️ Court Appearance: During his arraignment at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Davis pleaded "not guilty" when asked by Clark County district judge Tierra Jones.
🔎 Indictment Details: Indicted in September by a Clark County grand jury, Davis is charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon for allegedly leading a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas strip that killed Tupac.
🎵 Tupac's Legacy: A legendary and commercially successful rapper, Tupac sold over 75 million records globally, with his murder marking a pivotal moment in rap music history.
🔄 Cause of Retaliation: Authorities believe Davis sought to avenge his nephew, Orlando Anderson, who was beaten by Tupac and his crew hours before the fatal shooting on Sept. 7, 1996.
🎥 Evidence Presented: Post-arrest, police shared hotel security footage from the MGM Grand Garden Arena showing the altercation that allegedly triggered the retaliatory killing.
🚗 The Fatal Night: Armed with a gun from an associate, Davis, Anderson, and two others drove a white Cadillac seeking Tupac, who was in a black BMW. Upon catching up, shots were fired from the Cadillac into the BMW, fatally wounding Tupac.
🔫 Shooter Unknown: Authorities haven't identified who actually fired the shots. All others in the Cadillac with Davis have since passed away.
📜 Tupac's Troubled Past: Known for his raw and provocative lyrics, Tupac faced numerous legal and health challenges during the last years of his life, showcasing the turbulent lifestyle he often rapped about.
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