Duane 'Keffe D' Davis on trial for Tupac Shakur murder; his 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 the murder. The case centers on Davis's self-published 2019 memoir 'Compton Street Legend,' in which he claims to be a living eyewitness and details the plan to confront Shakur. Prosecutors argue the book is a confession, as Davis allegedly orchestrated the killing. Davis has pleaded not guilty, claiming his statements were false and made to sell books. His defense unsuccessfully sought to block the memoir, arguing it was fictionalized. The trial, taking place near the Las Vegas shooting location, is expected to last several weeks, with the unusual dynamic of prosecutors vouching for the defendant's credibility while defense attorneys call him a liar.