Diddy has been named 47 times in a secretly recorded police interview in which he is accused of offering “millions” for the murders of Tupac Shakur and record executive Suge Knight.
Sean Combs, known as Diddy, was reportedly furious over Tupac’s disparaging remarks about him and sought revenge, as indicated in a transcript from a “surreptitiously recorded” interview submitted by prosecutors in the murder trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis.
Last week, Keefe sought to have the case against him dismissed, but prosecutors responded today with a 180-page filing, asserting that he has “confessed to being involved in Shakur’s murder in nearly every forum imaginable.”
Included in the court filing was a full transcript of one of Keefe’s “confessions,” made during a secretly recorded interview with Las Vegas police in 2009. This transcript sheds light on shocking allegations regarding Tupac’s murder in September 1996.
Diddy, 55, is currently in federal custody in New York City following his September indictment on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. He denies the charges and has previously dismissed claims that he orchestrated Tupac’s murder as “completely ridiculous” and “pure fiction.” He has never been arrested or charged in relation to Tupac’s death, and Las Vegas police have stated he is not a suspect.
The new court documents, obtained by The U.S. Sun, highlight Diddy’s significant role in a previously undisclosed police interview, which raises questions about his involvement in the murder.
Keefe, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, boasted to Detective Long of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department that he was the “boss” overseeing three other Southside Crips during the crime, and that Diddy allegedly played a part in the murder. When Long asked if Diddy was involved, Keefe replied affirmatively.
He further claimed that Diddy’s animosity toward Suge Knight was so intense that he allegedly expressed a willingness to pay a substantial amount for Knight’s death. According to the transcript, Diddy stated the price on their heads was “mother-f**king millions” in front of 45 others present.
Keefe also alleged that he was offered a million dollars by Diddy to “handle” Tupac and Suge Knight. He recounted that on September 7, 1996, when he and his gang encountered Tupac and Suge near the Las Vegas Strip, he passed the gun to his nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, who fired the shots.
Over the years, Keefe has reiterated these claims in various forums, including YouTube channels and police confessions, often showing a lack of remorse. In one instance, he remarked on the proximity of the ambulance to Tupac’s location while laughing about the situation.
The Sun has covered Keefe’s admissions since 2018, and despite numerous tips to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, no arrests were made, leading to frustration among former detectives and documentary makers involved in the case.
After years of stagnation, developments emerged in summer 2023, including a secret grand jury deliberation regarding Keefe’s indictment. Following a raid on a house linked to him, jurors heard extensive testimony and viewed graphic evidence, ultimately deciding there was sufficient cause to prosecute Keefe.
Keefe was arrested on September 30, 2023. Bodycam footage from the arrest showed him bragging about his involvement in the “biggest case in Las Vegas history.” However, his demeanor has since changed, as he now faces significant health issues in jail and feels abandoned by former associates.
Desperate to secure his release, Keefe’s defense claims that his previous confessions were fabricated for notoriety and financial gain. His lawyer, Carl Arnold, asserts that Keefe was not even in Las Vegas during the shooting.
A potential key witness could be Suge Knight, the only other surviving person from either vehicle involved. While Suge has stated he won’t testify, he has claimed that Orlando was not the shooter, casting doubt on Keefe’s testimony.
Keefe recounted his excitement upon witnessing his nephew shoot at Tupac and Suge, saying they felt they could profit from it. He alleged that while Diddy did not pay him directly, an acquaintance, Eric “Zip” Martin, who provided the weapon, made the payment instead. According to Keefe, the street word was that Zip kept the alleged bounty for himself and that “Zip got paid by Puff at some point.”