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Duane “Keffe D” Davis was convicted in Las Vegas of first‑degree murder with a deadly weapon for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, based on hours of recorded admissions and testimony; sentencing is set for October 13 after a three‑week trial that highlighted decades of gang activity and the intersecting Tupac/Notorious B.I.G. feud.
A jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 drive-by, a case long advanced by former LAPD detective Greg Kading who led a task force and later wrote Murder Rap. Kading calls the verdict vindication, saying it confirms a prosecuted case rather than an unsolved mystery, while Davis’s defense argues about promises and public narratives. Davis had described in a 2008 proffer, under certain conditions, details of the shooting and the gun transfer, which prosecutors say helped secure the conviction. Sentencing is set for Oct. 13.
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, using his incriminating interviews and memoir as the central evidence, effectively closing one of hip-hop’s most notorious cold cases. Meanwhile, the 1997 killing of Christopher Wallace (Notorious B.I.G.) remains unsolved, continuing to haunt the public narrative about the era’s gang violence and law-enforcement missteps.
The conviction of Duane Keffe D Davis for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, driven largely by his own admissions, has revived talk that the Notorious B.I.G. case could be revisited, given the longstanding links between the two killings; prosecutors call it closure, but Biggie's murder remains open with no charges filed.
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s murder, Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces a trial on a first-degree murder charge for allegedly orchestrating the Las Vegas drive-by after a 1996 Tyson fight. Prosecutors say he planned the attack and supplied the weapon, while Davis has pleaded not guilty. The piece outlines key figures—Davis, Suge Knight, and others in the car, including Orlando Anderson—most of whom are dead, with several co‑conspirators named in indictments. Davis’s memoir and witness testimony, plus references to Sean “Diddy” Combs (who denies involvement), shape the narrative, all set against the Bloods-Crip feud prosecutors say underpinned the killing. The story emphasizes the tangled history surrounding Shakur’s death and who may testify at trial.
Wayne Barrow, Biggie’s manager and sole trustee of Voletta Wallace’s estate, won a Delaware Chancery Court ruling allowing him to receive the trust’s 25% share of Notorious B.I.G. LLC distributions from a Primary Wave deal; Faith Evans cannot block payments, and the funds will flow to the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, while CJ’s Pennsylvania suit challenging Barrow’s authority remains pending.
Voletta Wallace, mother of the late Notorious B.I.G., expressed her strong reaction to recent allegations and assault footage involving Diddy, stating she is "ashamed and embarrassed" and hopes Diddy apologizes. Social media users have also weighed in on her comments. Diddy faces multiple civil lawsuits and a potential grand jury trial related to sexual assault and other charges.
Voletta Wallace, mother of the late Notorious B.I.G., expressed her anger towards Sean "Diddy" Combs, stating she wants to "slap the daylights" out of him following his legal troubles and a 2016 video of him assaulting Cassie Ventura. Wallace's comments come amid serious allegations against Diddy, including exploiting Biggie's death for personal gain and facing multiple lawsuits for sexual assault. Wallace urged Diddy to apologize to his mother for his actions.
Voletta Wallace, mother of the Notorious B.I.G., expressed her desire to "slap the daylights out of" Sean "Diddy" Combs following multiple sexual-assault allegations and a federal sex-trafficking investigation against him. Wallace, who once liked Diddy, is now ashamed and embarrassed by the accusations.
Voletta Wallace, mother of Notorious B.I.G., expressed her desire to "slap the daylights" out of Sean 'P Diddy' Combs amid his mounting legal issues and severe allegations, including a recently surfaced video showing an assault on Cassie Ventura. Wallace, who once liked Diddy, is now ashamed and embarrassed by the accusations.
Violetta Wallace, mother of the late Notorious B.I.G., expressed her desire to "slap the daylights" out of Sean "Diddy" Combs amid numerous allegations against him, including physical and sexual abuse. Wallace, who once liked Combs, is now ashamed and embarrassed by the accusations. The tension between Combs and Biggie was also highlighted, with reports suggesting Biggie was planning to leave Combs' Bad Boy Records before his death.
Voletta Wallace, mother of the late Notorious B.I.G., expressed her anger and disappointment towards Sean Combs following multiple allegations of violent abuse and sexual assault against him, including a lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Wallace hopes Combs apologizes to his mother and Cassie, and she wants to "slap the daylights out of him." The allegations have led to a federal investigation and several lawsuits, with Combs maintaining his innocence. Wallace, who has dedicated her life to her son's legacy, is deeply troubled by the accusations.
ABBA's "Arrival," The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die," Blondie's "Parallel Lines," and Gene Autry's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" are among the 25 new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress for 2024, recognized for their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance. Other additions include works by Héctor Lavoe, Juan Gabriel, Jefferson Airplane, Green Day, The Chicks, and Lily Tomlin, with the registry now totaling 650 titles.
Mister Cee, a pioneering figure in New York City's hip-hop scene and an early supporter of the Notorious B.I.G., has passed away at the age of 57. As a prominent DJ on Hot 97 for over 20 years, he played a key role in shaping the city's music landscape. His influence and passion for deejaying left a lasting impact on the hip-hop community, and he continued to spin records in clubs and on radio shows. Mister Cee's legacy as a trailblazing DJ and producer will be remembered by many in the music industry.
Calvin LeBrun, also known as DJ Mister Cee, has passed away at the age of 57. He was a legendary figure in New York hip-hop, known for his work with Big Daddy Kane and for helping to break the late Notorious B.I.G. Mister Cee was a beloved DJ at Hot 97 and WBLS, and his impact on the music industry was significant, including his role in the early career of Notorious B.I.G. and his support for emerging artists like Fetty Wap.