Tupac Trial Reopens Cold Case | Hip-Hop News

Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Thirty years after the shooting, Tupac’s murder trial finally kicks off in Las Vegas — with shaky evidence and explosive claims. Prosecutors allege Duane “Keefe D” Davis masterminded the hit as revenge for a late-night brawl, handing off a gun from a white Cadillac. But defense attorneys are firing back hard, calling the case biased and riddled with holes — even questioning if Davis was even in town that night. Complicating matters further: one key witness, Yaki Kadafi of The Outlawz, was later murdered. With a month-long trial ahead and barely any solid proof to start, this cold case is…