A former gang leader has been convicted for his role in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors successfully argued that Davis ordered the shooting and provided the weapon used by his nephew, Orlando Anderson, to kill the rapper in Las Vegas. The verdict marks the first conviction in a case that remained a high-profile cold case for three decades.

Evidence and Prosecution Argument

The prosecution's case relied heavily on Davis' own public admissions, including statements made in his 2019 memoir, 'Compton Street Legend,' and various media interviews. Prosecutors argued that Davis acted as the 'shot caller' during the attack, which was carried out as retaliation for a fight involving Shakur and Anderson earlier that day. While the defense team claimed these admissions were merely fabrications and bravado intended to boost book sales, the jury reached a guilty verdict within hours of deliberations.

Legal Background and Sentencing

Davis had previously secured a protective agreement with authorities that prevented criminal charges, but the court ruled that his subsequent public comments and media appearances voided this protection. Following the verdict, Davis requested to appeal the decision. Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny has scheduled his sentencing for 13 October.