Shivangi Sinha
Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder became one of the most defining and controversial moments in music history. It sparked widespread media attention and drew in multiple figures from the hip-hop world and beyond. Over the years, numerous theories, rivalries, and accusations have surrounded the case. Netflix’s ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ revisits this event in detail and explores the conflicts and individuals long linked to the shooting. Among those accused was Duane “Keffe D” Davis, whose alleged involvement and statements have made him a major figure in the ongoing discussions around Shakur’s death.
Duane “Kaffe D” Davis Alleged Confession About Tupac Shakur’s Killing Named Sean Combs
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was long known as a prominent member of the Southside Crips. In the documentary, it is alleged that his path crossed with Sean Combs through a mutual contact, Eric “Von Zip” Martin, who supposedly introduced the two. From that point, Davis and Combs allegedly formed their own association. In a later police interview recording referenced in the series, Davis claimed that he and Combs had become “pretty close,” even alleging that he once lent Combs his car, which was reportedly used during the filming of a music video. The documentary shows Davis asserting that Combs allegedly made requests for members of the Southside Crips to harm Suge Knight and Tupac Shakur. These claims remain unverified, and Combs has not been charged with any such conduct.
Davis claimed that this alleged request was made in a room filled with around 20-25 people. He alleged that he interpreted what he described as an “offer” from Combs as a serious one. However, there is no evidence supporting this claim, and Combs has denied involvement as well as never been charged in connection with Shakur’s death. The shooting of Tupac Shakur took place on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. Despite the high-profile nature of the attack, no arrests were made at the time of the incident. Suge Knight, who was driving the car and was also injured in the incident, declined to identify anyone involved. For many years, the case remained unsolved publicly, and Davis’ allegations didn’t gain significant attention until much later. Davis’ statements, as presented in the documentary, were made under an alleged proffer agreement that is no longer valid.
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After entering an alleged proffer agreement in 2008, Duane “Keffe D” Davis reportedly provided information to investigators. A decade later, in 2018, he spoke publicly for the first time in the documentary ‘Unsolved,’ where he acknowledged being inside the Cadillac from which the shots at Tupac Shakur were fired. He denied being the gunman and refused to identify who had pulled the trigger. Momentum in the case resurfaced in July 2023, when police searched a home in Henderson, Nevada. On September 29, 2023, Davis was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Shakur’s 1996 killing. He pleaded not guilty on November 2, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
His trial was scheduled for June 3, 2024, but during a status hearing on January 9, 2024, Davis was granted a $750,000 bail package with house arrest. A second review on February 20, 2024, pushed the trial date to November 4, 2024. Despite bail being approved, he remained held at the Clark County Detention Center. In March 2025, Davis gave a public interview, insisting he was innocent and stating that he was not in the car at the time of the shooting. He argued there was “no real evidence” against him and said repeated bail refusals left him effectively trapped in custody.
He said, “I did everything they asked me to do. Get new friends. Stop selling drugs. I stopped all that. I’m supposed to be out there enjoying my twilight at one of my f—ing grandson’s football games and basketball games. Enjoying life with my kids.” On February 18, 2025, his murder trial was postponed again to February 9, 2026. Meanwhile, on April 9, 2025, Davis was convicted in an unrelated jailhouse case involving battery by a prisoner and a challenge to fight. His request for a new trial was denied on July 2, 2025. He switched attorneys in August 2025, delaying sentencing in that separate matter. On September 3, 2025, he received a sentence of 16 to 40 months, with credit for over seven months served for the jail fight. As of now, Davis remains incarcerated at a Las Vegas county jail, and his murder trial is scheduled for February 2026.
