In a shocking turn of events, Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis, the primary suspect in the murder of Tupac Shakur, has alleged that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs offered “millions” to have the legendary rapper killed. The accusations, made in a previously unheard 2009 police interview, have resurfaced as Davis awaits trial for his alleged role in the 1996 Las Vegas murder.
Tupac Shakur, one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history, was fatally shot on September 13, 1996, in a drive-by shooting. Over the years, his death has been surrounded by conspiracy theories implicating multiple figures in the music industry, including Diddy. However, Diddy has always vehemently denied any involvement, dismissing such claims as “pure fiction” and “completely ridiculous.”
The unearthed interview tapes feature Davis naming Diddy 47 times in connection with the murder. According to The Sun, Davis confessed during his conversation with Detective Long of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department that he was the leader of a group of Southside Crips involved in the crime. During this interrogation, Davis alleged that Diddy had a vendetta against Suge Knight, the founder of Death Row Records and Tupac’s close associate.
Davis claimed Diddy had expressed a willingness to pay “mother-f*****r millions” for a “hit” on Knight and Shakur. While Davis did not specify an exact dollar figure, he recalled Diddy’s hostility, quoting him as saying, “I’ll give anything for that dude’s head.” Davis further stated that after the killing of Tupac, his group was eager to collect the alleged payout, adding that Diddy was the source of the promised cash.
Despite these claims, authorities have consistently maintained that Diddy has never been a suspect in the Tupac murder investigation. A spokesperson for the Las Vegas police reiterated this point in July 2024, stating, “Sean Combs has never been considered a suspect in the Tupac Shakur homicide investigation.”
Diddy himself has repeatedly refuted these allegations over the years. In a 2011 interview with LA Weekly, he bluntly described the claims as “pure fiction.” Similarly, the police have confirmed to TMZ that there is no evidence linking Diddy to the crime.
While Davis insists he is innocent of Tupac’s murder, the resurfacing of his 2009 statements has reignited public interest in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries. As the case unfolds, questions surrounding Diddy’s alleged involvement and the truth behind Davis’s claims remain at the forefront of the conversation.
For now, the world waits to see if this latest development will finally bring closure to the tragic and unresolved death of Tupac Shakur.
