For years, conspiracy theories have swirled around the tragic death of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. Now, fresh revelations from a courtroom trial are shedding light on the rapper's last moments and the shocking events that took place in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996.
In recent developments, Duane 'Keefe D' Davis, associated with The South Side Compton Crips, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Tupac.
The decision to charge Davis came after a grand jury session held in September found sufficient substantial evidence. While Davis's attorney has declared his intent to plead not guilty, gripping details from that fateful night are now coming to the fore.
During the trial, a significant testimony came from E.D.I Mean, whose real name is Malcolm Greenidge. As a member of the rap group Outlawz, Greenidge was alongside Tupac during his final days.
Recounting the harrowing night of the shooting, Greenidge vividly described the moments when Tupac, after being shot while with Suge Knight, instructed him to "get down," fearing Greenidge might be shot by the police.
In Greenidge's words, after witnessing the shooting from the car behind Tupac and Knight, he raced to Tupac's side. Upon inquiring about Tupac's condition, the iconic rapper replied, "Get on the ground, they’re going to shoot you," per 8NewsNow.
Turning around, Greenidge was met with the sight of a police officer aiming a gun at him and instructing him to get down. Fearing for his life, Greenidge complied, and along with fellow members from Outlawz and a security guard named Frank, they were detained.
Revisiting the sequence of events leading up to the ambush, Greenidge told the jurors: "We were on our way to Club 662. Mr. Shakur and Knight were in the car in front of us. We approached the light, and some women pulled up next to them. Although we couldn’t discern their conversation, we assumed Mr. Shakur was inviting them to the club. Moments after they left, another car sidled up, and an arm reached out, spraying bullets."
Unfortunately, a few days after this incident, the world lost one of its most influential rappers, Tupac.
While conspiracy theories have filled the void left by the lack of concrete information over the years, this trial might finally offer closure to many fans globally. As the hip-hop community awaits justice, these testimonies bring to light the harrowing reality of that tragic night in Las Vegas and the void left behind by the legendary Tupac Shakur.
