Former gang member found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur
France 2410h ago6 newsrooms in 5 countries
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades. Davis could be sentenced to life in prison following that verdict. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet tells us more about the verdict.
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Why it matters
A high-profile decades-old murder case that remained unsolved and captured sustained public attention has reached a verdict, potentially closing an investigation that defined hip-hop culture's relationship with violence.
Most affected
Tupac Shakur's family and associates — A conviction in the case after 28 years without resolution.
Likely next
Whether Davis receives a life sentence at his sentencing hearing.