Duane 'Keffe D' Davis on trial for Tupac Shakur murder; his own memoir is key evidence

Published Aug 12, 11:50 AM UTC

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is on trial for murder in Las Vegas. The prosecution's case hinges on Davis's self-published 2019 memoir 'Compton Street Legend,' in which he claims to be a living eyewitness and describes the plan to confront Shakur. Davis, who has pleaded not guilty, argues his statements were false and intended to sell books. His defense unsuccessfully sought to block the memoir, calling it fictionalized. The trial, lacking physical evidence like a murder weapon or surveillance video, presents an unusual dynamic where prosecutors argue Davis is credible while defense attorneys label him a liar.