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Tupac murder: Ex-gang leader ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty after nearly 30 years

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Former South Side Compton Crips gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, ending nearly three decades of uncertainty surrounding one of hip-hop’s most notorious killings.

A 12-member jury in Las Vegas unanimously convicted the 63-year-old Davis of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon after deliberating for less than three hours.

The conviction marks the first guilty verdict in the decades-old case and exposes Davis to a potential sentence of life imprisonment without parole.

Davis, who had pleaded not guilty, told the judge after the verdict that he “plans to appeal this matter.”

The verdict was met with an emotional reaction in the courtroom. Tupac’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, was seen crying as the decision was read, while Davis’ son covered his face with one hand. Several people in the gallery wiped away tears and embraced members of the prosecution team.

Prosecutors built much of their case around statements Davis had made publicly over the years, including accounts in his 2019 memoir and recordings of conversations with investigators.

In those accounts, Davis acknowledged being inside the white Cadillac from which the shots were fired and said he supplied the gun used in the attack.

The prosecution argued that despite inconsistencies in Davis’ accounts over the years, one crucial detail remained unchanged: his presence in the vehicle involved in the shooting.


Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal told jurors that if they believed Davis’ statements, they did not need additional independent evidence to establish his involvement.

The defence, however, argued that Davis’ claims were exaggerated and amounted to “bravado” intended to sell his memoir and enhance his public profile. The defence also argued that his statements were not sufficiently corroborated by other evidence.

The jury ultimately rejected that argument.

Prosecutors said the killing was carried out in retaliation for a confrontation earlier that night between Tupac’s entourage and Davis’ nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson.

According to evidence presented during the trial, Tupac and members of his entourage had beaten Anderson at a Las Vegas casino.

Davis later said he was enraged by the confrontation and joined three other men in a white Cadillac to search for Tupac and Death Row Records executive Marion “Suge” Knight.

He told investigators that he passed a firearm toward the back seat of the vehicle before they located Tupac and Knight.

The prosecution said one of the men in the back seat then opened fire.

Tupac was stopped at a red light on September 7, 1996, when the white Cadillac pulled alongside his vehicle and gunfire erupted.

The rapper was struck several times and died from his injuries six days later at the age of 25.

Although prosecutors accused Davis of orchestrating the attack, they did not identify the person who actually fired the fatal shots. The other three men who were in the Cadillac have since died.

Under Nevada law, prosecutors did not have to establish that Davis personally pulled the trigger to secure a murder conviction.

Tupac’s stepbrother, Mopreme Shakur, had expressed cautious optimism before the trial but also acknowledged the pain caused by decades of unanswered questions.

Recalling the night Tupac was shot, Mopreme described rushing to Las Vegas and sitting beside his brother in hospital while the family waited and hoped for his recovery.

But he said no court verdict could fully deliver the justice the family wanted.

“The justice I would like, I’ll never get. I want my little brother back,” Mopreme said.

That sentiment underscored the emotional significance of the verdict for Tupac’s family, nearly 30 years after his death.

Tupac Shakur’s killing became one of the defining events of 1990s hip-hop, coming at the height of tensions between rival factions associated with the West Coast and East Coast rap scenes.

Shakur, one of the most commercially successful and influential rappers of his generation, was closely associated with Death Row Records and the Mob Piru street gang. Davis was a leader of the rival South Side Compton Crips.

His murder fuelled years of speculation, conspiracy theories and competing accounts of what happened that night.

For decades, no one had been charged.

That changed in 2023, when Davis was arrested and charged with murder after years of making public statements about his alleged involvement. The prosecution subsequently used those statements, his memoir and recordings of his conversations with investigators as major components of its case.

The trial began on August 17 and featured testimony from dozens of witnesses, alongside hours of recorded conversations.

After the jury delivered its verdict, the nearly 30-year-old mystery surrounding Tupac’s death entered a new chapter.

But with Davis vowing to appeal and the identity of the actual gunman still officially unresolved, the legal story surrounding one of music history’s most famous murders is not necessarily over

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“Why I quit my job at Winners’ Church, despite working closely with Pastor Oyedepo and meeting presidents” – Music producer Femi Dapson

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Music producer Femi Dapson has opened up about quitting his luxury job at Winners’ Church.

In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, he opened up about the early stage of his career, recalling how he left a lucrative position at Winners’ Church and moved to Lagos to pursue greener pastures.

Dapson said he was at a high level at the church, but left because he didn’t want to get too comfortable. He said his job offered him the opportunity to meet presidents and wear ties.

Despite the luxury, Femi said he told himself not to get carried away and make money of his own. The music producer said he first took up a cleaning job before applying for another opportunity.

“I quit my job at Winners church, where I worked closely with Pastor Oyedepo, wore suits and ties, and met presidents. I felt too comfortable, so I moved to Lagos and started working as a cleaner. Eventually, I became a junior editor.”

—Femi Dapson pic.twitter.com/Qhclb9wnFz

— carter🌚 (@carter8f) September 10, 2026
“I had to leave Winners, honestly, because I was like, if I stay here, I’ll get too comfortable. At the time, I was CEO level. I was already working at the highest level of church—no uni degree.

I was wearing ties. I was meeting with presidents. I was like, Omo, don’t get carried away. You need to go and make money. And then I left. I came to Lagos.

And when I got to Lagos, I did a cleaning job for a bit. And I saw a job opportunity in a newspaper, actually on the back of a newspaper. And I just said Let me just apply”.

Dapson said he was taken aback to meet degree holders at the interview. He said his confidence and previous experience helped him convince the employers, and that was how his journey as a junior editor began.

“There were people with BScs there, bro. I kid you not. There were people with BScs. And I was there in the interview. I was like, Omo, this is crázy.

But when I entered there, as I said, I know how to make mouth. So I sold them dreams, and they were so excited. I was telling them that, see, I will make your life easy. This is what I was doing in Winners. Visiting entry. And they were so happy about it”.

Singer Omah Lay told the public to avoid overly religious people because they are dúmb. He admonished them to love themselves, raise their frequency, and find the truth, which will set them free.

In a previous post, he had expressed disinterest in religion, as he admitted that he used to be religious, till he gained fame and started making money and now has backslid.

Similarly, Small Doctor had raised eyebrows as he sent a message to Christians. The singer reminded Christians it was another day to remind them that God doesn’t exist.

Also, singer, Brymo had declared he doesn’t believe in religious hell, while adding that should he find himself in hell, he desires to go alone as he goes everywhere alone.

In 2024, Influencer Danny had sparked backlash as he stated that he can only believe God exists if he can turn water into wine in his presence. He added that God has never helped him to be successful in his life and all of his successes have been on his own.

Nigerian filmmaker and the ex-husband of Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, Patrick Doyle had sparked outrage, as he stated that the slogan, ‘What God cannot do doesn’t exist’ has been proven to be silly, yet they continue to chant it.

Media personality, Daddy Freeze had stirred backlash after he revealed the several reasons why he couldn’t serve God, who he referred to as ‘god’. Big Brother Naija Bambam, who wasn’t pleased with his statement lectured him him with biblical references.

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Actress Tope Osoba buried amid tears

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The late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, popularly known as Tope Osoba, has been buried.


Tope was buried on Thursday September 10, 2026 at Iperu Remo cemetery in Ogun State.

A video from the burial ceremony captured how the actress was buried amid tears.

The ceremony was attended by her family, friends and some Nollywood stars including Kunle Afod, Joke Jigan, Basira Badia and Foluke Daramola.

Recall that the actress died on August 4, 2026.

Tope’s burial was initially scheduled for August 13 before being postponed following the public outcry over the circumstances surrounding her death.

Following his alleged involvement in the actress’ death, the police arrested and detained her lover, Prophet Itunu.

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Igho Ubiribo’s son rejects penis enlargement narrative surrounding father’s death

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Junior Ubiribo, son of British-Nigerian businessman and influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, has challenged reports linking his father’s death in Thailand to complications from a penis enlargement procedure.

In an emotional video shared online, Junior claimed his father’s death has been misrepresented, insisting there were unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances of the incident.

“My dad was killed in March, and I say killed because although they’re trying to push this narrative that he needed his private region bigger, that’s not what happened,” he said.

According to him, his father’s body showed injuries that he believes have not been adequately explained.

He alleged that Igho had a missing eyeball and a “giant gash” on his forehead, questioning how such injuries could have resulted from the reported procedure.

Junior also accused his father’s wife, whom he claimed was not legally married to the late businessman, of failing to provide the family with clear information about what transpired in Thailand.

He further alleged that properties and assets belonging to his father had been taken following his death.

“I had my inheritance stolen by his wife. Just crazy how many properties, guns, watches, just gone to South Africa with the wind,” he alleged.

The grieving son said the family learned details about Igho’s death through media reports and online discussions, expressing frustration over what he described as attempts to tarnish his father’s image.

He maintained that the public narrative does not tell the full story and called for more answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the businessman’s death.

“I miss my dad. He didn’t deserve what happened to him, and he doesn’t deserve what’s happening to him now,” Junior said.

His remarks come days after reports emerged that a UK coroner’s inquest found that Igho died from a pulmonary embolism linked to hyaluronic acid filler used during a penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok, However, Junior said he remains unconvinced by the findings and believes his family deserves further clarification

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