Nearly 30 years after Tupac's death, the trial over his murder will finally begin

Police charged Davis, known as "Keefe D," in 2023 with organizing Shakur's murder. The drive-by shooting occurred in Las Vegas. For nearly three decades, the identity of the person behind the killing remained a sprawling public mystery. Generations of fans, many who jammed Tupac's CDs on their way down Marsha Sharp Freeway, have been waiting for answers. Author Ben Westhoff has discussed Davis's long-anticipated trial. This prosecution marks the first time anyone faces charges for the iconic artist's unsolved death, bringing a major cultural moment into a courtroom.

This trial offers more than just courtroom theatrics. It presents a potential resolution to one of music's most enduring true crime sagas. For anyone who grew up with Tupac's voice shaping their playlists, from Tech Terrace dorms to Raintree living rooms, this could finally offer some long-awaited closure. It also highlights the painstaking, decades-long process some high-profile investigations demand before justice can even begin.

After almost 30 years, finding an alleged killer is rare, even for a global superstar.