Duane “Keffe D” Davis‘ own words to the press — and in his memoir — “reinvigorated” the Tupac Shakur‘s murder case five years ago, Las Vegas police said in a press conference Friday. Davis was charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon, with a gang …
Read More »Tupac Shakur's Historic Crown Ring Sold for Over $1 Million. Now It's on Drake's Hand
Tupac Shakur‘s gold, ruby, and diamond-encrusted crown ring has ended up in — or rather, on — Drake‘s hands. The jewelry piece, which the rapper wore to the 1996 VMAs shortly before his death, was auctioned off by Sotheby’s earlier this month in celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. …
Read More »Tupac Shakur: Police Search Home of Man Who Claims to Have Witnessed Murder
The search warrant served by Las Vegas Police on Monday in connection to the investigation into themurder of Tupac Shakur targeted Duane Keith Davis, 60, also known as “Keefy D” or “Keffe D,” NBC reports. According to the warrant obtained by the outlet, authorities searched Davis’ home, specifically looking at …
Read More »Las Vegas Police Serve Search Warrant in Tupac Murder Investigation
Las Vegas police have searched a home in connection with the investigation into the murder of Tupac Shakur. In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, the LVMPD said “a search warrant was served” in nearby Henderson, Nevada, Monday, July 17. Though the police said the warrant was “part of the …
Read More »Tupac Shakur's Crown Ring, Worn at 1996 VMAs, Heads to Auction
Tupac Shakur’s self-designed crown ring, worn by the rapper during the last public appearance before his 1996 death, highlights Sotheby’s upcoming auction celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The gold, ruby, and diamond-encrusted ring is expected to receive bids up to $300,000 when the item hits the auction block starting …
Read More »Tupac Shakur Finally Receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Tupac Shakur received some posthumous “California Love” Wednesday as the rapper received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tupac’s sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakuraccepted the award in her late brother’s honor at a ceremony hosted by radio personality Big Boy. “From the first time he stepped foot on this …
Read More »MTV News Confidential: Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, and John Norris Tell All
Kurt Loder, the original MTV News anchor (and a longtime Rolling Stone writer) was both taken aback and pleased by the outpouring of affection he received online this week after MTV News officially ended its 36-year run. “I think a lot of those people are just remembering their own youth,” …
Read More »Fila x 2Pac is a Reminder of the Rapper's Legendary Nineties Style
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. 2Pac might be best remembered for his bars, but the MC’s sense of style is almost, if not just as legendary as his music. Now, Tupac’s pioneering aesthetic …
Read More »New Biography Reveals Biggie and Tupac Were Closer Than You Thought
A revelatory new biography of the Notorious B.I.G., Justin Tinsley’sIt Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him, is due out May 10, just before what would’ve been the Brooklyn legend’s 50th birthday. On the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Tinsley takes us through the …
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