Duane “Keefe D” Davis is reportedly staying calm as his trial over the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur gets underway in Las Vegas.
The 64-year-old murder suspect has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is said to be doing “pretty good” in jail despite facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars if convicted.
Jury selection began on Monday, August 10, marking the latest stage in the long-running case surrounding Tupac’s death.
Prosecutors accuse Davis of helping organise the shooting that killed the legendary rapper. They allege that he supplied the gun used in the attack, although they believe another person pulled the trigger.
Davis has spent years publicly discussing his alleged connection to Tupac’s killing.
He was arrested in 2023 after making repeated comments about the case in interviews and during police questioning. He had immunity during some of those previous interactions.
Authorities later transferred him to the Clark County Detention Center, where he has remained while awaiting trial.
Davis reportedly isn’t afraid of prison
According to sources cited by TMZ, Davis is not particularly nervous about the possibility of a life sentence.
The sources said he has spent time behind bars in the past, so prison itself does not appear to frighten him.
However, that does not mean he wants to spend his final years incarcerated.
At 64, Davis reportedly understands that prison could be much harder to endure now than it was when he was younger.
One source pointed out that prison can be especially dangerous for older inmates.
Davis could also face additional challenges because of his reputation inside the jail as the man accused of involvement in Tupac’s murder.
Family reportedly blames him for the situation
Davis’ family and other people close to him reportedly believe he helped create his current situation by speaking publicly about the case for years.
Those close to him have described him as an “exaggerator” and a “bullsh—er,” suggesting they believe he has sometimes made claims that go beyond what actually happened.
Despite the potential consequences, Davis reportedly remains confident about his chances in court.
Sources say he believes prosecutors have weaknesses in their case and thinks he could eventually find a way out of prison if convicted.
For now, however, Davis reportedly wants an even more dramatic outcome.
According to the sources, he believes prosecutors should abandon the case altogether and apologise to him.
As the trial continues, the court will determine whether prosecutors can prove their allegations against Davis beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case has attracted renewed attention because it could finally bring a courtroom resolution to one of hip-hop’s most closely watched unsolved murder cases.
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