Background on the 1996 Murder

On September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by on the Las Vegas Strip, dying six days later. Despite Orlando Anderson being the widely suspected gunman, no one was formally charged until September 29, 2023, when Duane “Keefe D” Davis was indicted for first-degree murder

 Keefe D’s Revelations Link Diddy

In a 2009 police interview (made public in July 2024), Davis, then a confidential informant, repeatedly alleged that Diddy offered him $1 million to kill Tupac and Suge Knight, citing frustration over Tupac’s diss tracks . He did not receive the money, and the bounty reportedly went through associate Eric “Zip” Martin

 Diddy Denies, Authorities Maintain No Charges

Combs has consistently denied any involvement, calling the claims “pure fiction” and “absurd”  The Las Vegas Police Department confirmed that he has never been named a suspect . As of now, prosecutors have chosen not to include him in their case against Davis

Other Experts Weigh In

Suge Knight, who was in the car with Tupac during the shooting, says the DA’s office revealed Davis’s claims implicating Diddy Former crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum suggested a link between Diddy, the 1994 Quad Studios shooting, and the 1996 murder

Ex-LAPD detective Greg Kading alleged connections between Combs and both Tupac and Biggie murders in his 2011 book Murder Rap, though Combs denied those allegations and the paper retracted fabricated documents

Fans, Media & Conspiracy Buzz

Social and fan forums are alive again. For instance, one Reddit user commented:

“He didn’t hold back… now people see the breadcrumbs” .
Media outlets also revisit lines from Eminem’s Killshot referencing Diddy’s possible culpability, rekindling conspiracy theories

 Where the Evidence Stands Today

No surveillance footage, weapon, or materials directly implicates Diddy

Davis’s confession is a crucial component, yet he remains the only one making the allegation.

Prosecutors have decided it’s not strong enough to pursue Combs as a suspect

 What’s Next?

Davis’s trial is scheduled for February 2026 .

If prosecutors opt to reference the bounty claim at trial, it could bring Diddy back into public scrutiny—though without evidence, he remains uncharged.

Meanwhile, Tupac’s family is working with legal representation to “get to the truth,” including hiring high-profile attorney Alex Spiro

Summary

Accusations against Diddy stem solely from Keefe D’s 2009 statements, never corroborated by physical evidence.

Law enforcement has not named him a suspect, and prosecutors are currently excluding him from criminal proceedings.

The renewed attention raises troubling questions about industry rivalries, conspiracy, and where speculation ends—and evidence begins.

Bottom Line: While the $1 million murder-allegation has resurfaced, it’s based on one man’s confession, not material proof. Unless investigators uncover new evidence, Diddy remains a denier, non-suspect, and legally uncharged in Tupac’s murder.