The decades-long mystery surrounding the murder of Tupac Shakur was seemingly on the verge of resolution with the 2023 arrest of reputed Southside Crip Duane “Keefe D” Davis. However, the trial is now facing a significant delay due to newly presented evidence that could alter the case’s trajectory.

Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ long-awaited murder trial for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur has been postponed until 2026. Originally scheduled for March 2025, the delay came after Davis’ attorney filed a motion on Feb.

The trial for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who's alleged involvement in the murder of rap icon Tupac led to his 2023 arrest, has been delayed almost a year.

Attorneys for suspect Duane “Keffe D” Davis say they may be able to prove someone else orchestrated the killing

Keefe D will still stand trial in April of this year, though, based on a separate incident which occurred last year while he was incarcerated.

Davis, a former gang leader, has publicly spoken about Tupac’s murder multiple times, including in his 2019 book Compton Street Legend. While prosecutors have pointed to his book as evidence, his attorneys argue that it was co-authored and that his exact statements remain unclear.

The trial for the shooting death of Tupac Shakur has been pushed back by almost a year following a request from the defence team.

Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been in jail since he was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Tupac Shakur in September 2023, some 27 years after the rapper's death. He has pleaded not guilty - and his lawyers now say they have new leads.