2Pac Murder Suspect Keefe D Secures $750K Ahead Of Bail Hearing

BY Caroline Fisher
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Duane "Keefe D" Davis, 60, appears in a Las Vegas court on October 19, 2023 for his arraignment on murder charges in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur, 25, died on September 7, 1996, six days after being shot while in a car near the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo by John Locher / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN LOCHER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Keefe D appears hopeful that he'll be released soon.

In September of last year, Duane "Keefe D" Davis was arrested for his alleged involvement in 2Pac's tragic murder. While he's not believed to have pulled the trigger back in 1996, he's accused of having orchestrated the drive-by. He denies this and pleaded not guilty to one count of murder with a deadly weapon in November.

He's currently awaiting his trial, which is expected to begin later this year following various delays, from behind bars at a Las Vegas County Jail. Next week, however, he'll learn whether or not he'll be able to wait things out at home. His bail hearing is currently scheduled for June 25, and it appears as though he's feeling hopeful. According to court docs recently reviewed by AllHipHop, he's already secured the $750K he needs to potentially post bond.

Keefe D's Bail Hearing Scheduled For June 25

Las Vegas Police Department Holds News Conference On Arrest In 1996 Murder Of Tupac Shakur
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Keefe D has maintained his innocence since his arrest, despite having admitted to his alleged involvement in 2Pac's murder in his 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend. He now says that the content of the book was purely written for entertainment purposes, as well as financial gain. “The truthfulness of the content of the interviews was never verified,” his team argues. “The book and interviews were done for entertainment and to make money from a situation that [former LAPD detective Greg] Kading and others had already profited from.”

Law enforcement officials aren't so sure, however. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Lt. Jason Johansson alleges that Keefe D was "the shot caller" of the group responsible for the shooting. “He orchestrated the plan that was carried out," he stated. What do you think of Keefe D securing $750K ahead of his bail hearing? Are you surprised or not? What about his upcoming trial? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is currently a News Editor at HotNewHipHop. Her time at HotNewHipHop began in 2023 when she began writing about music and pop culture full-time. Since then, she has helped cover major stories including the YSL RICO trial, Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s explosive feud, Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, and awards shows such as the BET Awards. Being from Chicago, she also got the opportunity to attend Summer Smash 2024 and review Chief Keef’s historic homecoming show. She additionally covered sets by Flo Milli, Playboi Carti, Bktherula, and more.

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