Diddy Could Face Tupac Murder Probe If New Evidence Emerges, Prosecutor Says

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Feb 4, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Recording artist P. Diddy a/k/a Sean Combs prior to the game between the New England Patriots
Feb 4, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Recording artist P. Diddy a/k/a Sean Combs prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Steve Wolfson won't rule out filing charges against Diddy if new evidence emerges.

Keefe D was convicted of the murder of Tupac Shakur earlier this week, 30 years after the rap icon was shot in Las Vegas. For three decades, his murder was treated as a cold case with no resolution, yet numerous theories about who actually gunned him down. Prosecutors never accused Keefe D of pulling the trigger but of orchestrating the murder. But Keefe D himself has alleged in the past that it was Diddy who funded the hit.

According to TMZ, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson revealed that Diddy could potentially face charges related to Tupac’s death if they uncover new evidence. However, Wolfson also made it abundantly clear that they don’t have enough evidence to proceed with charging him.

“At this point, we don't believe we have sufficient evidence to charge anyone else with the death of Tupac Shakur," Wolfson said. "But, like any other case, if we come into more information, more evidence, we can always consider filing additional charges."

Prosecutors Don't Rule Out Going After Diddy

The theories about Diddy’s supposed involvement in the case popped up during the trial as well, when jurors heard police interview recordings where Keefe D claimed Diddy put up $1M for Tupac and Suge Knight’s murder. Keefe said that Diddy told him to “get rid of those dudes.”

But before the trial began, these allegations gained more prominence in Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which explored the claims of Diddy’s involvement. More recently, 50 Cent said he would put $1M bet on Keefe D testifying against Diddy in the future.

Sources close to Diddy have already shut down these allegations. “Diddy had absolutely nothing to do with the Tupac murder. He did not pull the trigger or set it up,” they told TMZ. 

Keefe D faces a possible life sentence and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 13th. He has already announced plans to appeal his conviction. 

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.

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