Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder remains one of hip-hop’s most haunting mysteries. Nearly three decades later, Duane “Keefe D” Davis finds himself at the center of the case. Arrested in September 2023, he is the only person charged in connection with Tupac’s killing. His latest interview, however, raises more doubts than clarity. Is he finally telling the truth, or is he trying to escape a life sentence?
Speaking from Clark County Detention Center, Keefe D sat down for his first televised jail interview with Good Morning America, declaring his innocence. His words have reignited debates about that infamous night in Las Vegas, where Tupac was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.
The case remains compelling for many reasons. Tupac wasn’t just a rapper—he was a cultural force. His murder, still officially unsolved in the eyes of many, has fueled decades of speculation.
Keefe D has played a central role in those theories, thanks to his past statements. He once admitted to being in the car from which the fatal shots were fired. He even claimed he handed the gun to the backseat, where his nephew, Orlando Anderson, sat.
Now, he denies it all. He insists he was in Los Angeles, 300 miles away, when Tupac was shot. He also disavows his own book, Compton Street Legend, where he detailed his alleged involvement. “They don’t have no evidence against me,” he said. “They can’t even put me in Las Vegas.” His sudden reversal has left many questioning whether he once exaggerated his role for attention or if he was telling the truth then and lying now.
Adding another twist, Keefe D pointed the finger at Reggie Wright Jr., the former head of security for Death Row Records. Wright’s name has circulated in Tupac conspiracy theories for years, but Keefe D now claims he was the true mastermind behind the killing.
His legal team insists they have proof to support this claim. If true, it could reshape the case. Without concrete evidence, however, it risks becoming just another layer in an already tangled narrative.
Keefe D has long claimed he cooperated with law enforcement, offering details in exchange for immunity. But when he was arrested in 2023, no such deal surfaced to protect him. Law enforcement has never confirmed any agreement, and if one existed, it likely applied only to previous investigations—not a fresh murder charge.
His trial is set for February 9, 2026. His defense team successfully secured a delay, buying time to build their case. Meanwhile, prosecutors remain confident in their evidence. The biggest challenge for both sides is the case’s age. Nearly 30 years have passed, key figures are deceased, and physical evidence is scarce.
Still, when the trial begins, it will be one of the most closely watched legal battles in hip-hop history.