Keffe D Insists on Innocence in Tupac Case

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, the only person charged in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, insists on his innocence in his first jailhouse interview since his arrest in September 2023. Davis claims he was in Los Angeles on the night of the murder, not in Las Vegas where the shooting occurred, and asserts that authorities lack concrete evidence against him. Prosecutors argue that Davis was the ringleader of the drive-by shooting, basing much of their case on Davis's own words in interviews and his 2019 memoir, 'Compton Street Legend,' which he claims was embellished by his co-author. Davis, who was once a leader within the Crips gang, has been held without bail and maintains that previous statements were made under pressure or for financial gain. Despite his claims of innocence, Davis's trial is set to begin on February 9, 2026. Meanwhile, Davis's defense seeks to dismiss the case, citing prior immunity agreements related to other investigations.