Keefe D’s Tupac Murder Trial Delayed Until 2026 Amid ‘Overwhelming’ Evidence

The long-awaited trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the man charged with orchestrating the 1996 murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur , has been pushed back until August 10, 2026.

The decision marks a significant delay in a case that has captivated the music world for nearly three decades.

According to court filings, Davis’ defense team requested additional time to comb through what they describe as an overwhelming amount of evidence. Prosecutors did not oppose the request, allowing the court to grant the postponement. The trial had originally been scheduled for February 9, 2026.

Attorneys for Davis argue they need more time to examine decades’ worth of material, including interviews, past police reports, and statements that prosecutors plan to use at trial.

Davis was arrested on September 29, 2023, and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly being involved in the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac in Las Vegas in September 1996. The arrest followed years of Davis publicly recounting his role in the events surrounding the rapper’s death, including interviews and a published memoir. Prosecutors have pointed to those statements as key evidence.