Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for his role in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. A Las Vegas judge handed down the sentence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, nearly 30 years after the shooting that killed the 25-year-old artist.

Davis, 63, was convicted of first-degree murder in August after prosecutors argued that he helped organize the attack and supplied the firearm used in the shooting. He is the only person to have been charged in connection with Shakur’s death.

During sentencing, Judge Carli Kierny addressed Davis directly, saying: “You don’t get to take a man from his family … and just walk away from it, especially Tupac Shakur. The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas.”

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Davis said he would appeal the conviction. His lawyer, Michael Sanft, had challenged the prosecution’s case, arguing that Davis’ accounts of the killing were exaggerated and that the evidence did not independently establish his involvement.

Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, and half-brother, Mopreme Shakur, addressed the court during the sentencing proceedings. Sekyiwa described the emotional damage her brother’s death had caused the family, while Mopreme spoke about the future Shakur never had the opportunity to experience, including raising children and watching his nieces and nephews grow up.

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On September 7, 1996, Shakur was traveling in a black BMW driven by Marion “Suge” Knight, co-founder of Death Row Records, after attending a Mike Tyson boxing match in Las Vegas.

Earlier that evening, Shakur and members of his entourage had been involved in a physical altercation with Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, Davis’ nephew, at the MGM Grand hotel. Prosecutors argued that the confrontation prompted a retaliatory attack.

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According to the prosecution, Davis and three other men were in a white Cadillac that pulled alongside Shakur and Knight’s BMW at an intersection. The occupants opened fire, hitting Shakur multiple times. Knight survived, but Shakur died in the hospital six days later, on September 13.

Prosecutors argued that Davis helped arrange the shooting and passed a firearm to an associate in the Cadillac. They did not identify him as the gunman.

The investigation gained renewed momentum after Davis spoke publicly about the killing. In a 2008 interview with law enforcement, he described being in the Cadillac and passing a gun to someone in the back seat. He also discussed the incident in interviews and his 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend.

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Prosecutors used his statements to support their case, while the defense argued that he had made claims to attract attention and earn money. Davis was arrested in September 2023 after investigators revisited the case. His conviction marked the first successful prosecution in Shakur’s murder.

Shakur remains an influential figure in hip-hop, with music addressing racial inequality, poverty, and family struggles. His posthumous induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 recognized his contribution to music.

Davis’ sentence marks a major development in a case that remained unresolved for decades. His planned appeal means the legal proceedings may continue.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly taken from his New Jersey prison for medical treatment on Saturday, October 10, after sustaining a head injury.

TMZ reported that sources at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix said an ambulance left the prison at 1 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the injury remain unclear, and no official account has explained how Combs sustained IT. Reports by the Los Angeles Times described the injury as non-life-threatening.

According to TMZ, Combs was conscious and speaking when he returned to the prison before sunrise. However, the outlet did not confirm which hospital, if any, treated him or how the injury occurred.

Combs’ representative, Juda Engelmayer, acknowledged the reports but said more information was needed to establish what happened.

“We are aware of the reports concerning Sean Combs and are working to confirm the circumstances. Sean’s health and well-being are our immediate concern, and we appreciate everyone who has reached out.”

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The representative did not provide further details about the injury or Combs current medical condition. Prison officials also declined to comment on his medical status, citing privacy, safety and security concerns. 

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The 56-year-old is serving a 50-month sentence after a jury convicted him in October 2025 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. 

Combs was first held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn before being transferred to FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey in October 2025.

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In September 2026, there were allegations that Combs had received special meals, massages and access to prohibited electronic devices while incarcerated. The report also included claims that he had obtained alcohol inside the facility.

The claims concern his reported prison conditions and are separate from the criminal charges for which he was convicted.

TMZ reports that Combs had been involved in an altercation with another inmate in July. Subsequent coverage said he had been placed in a special housing unit. However, the circumstances surrounding the reported head injury have not been publicly linked to that altercation. His release date has been moved from January 2028 to March 2, 2028. 

Combs is also pursuing an appeal of his conviction. His representative said the team is working to confirm the circumstances, while prison officials have refused to provide any detailed medical care. 

Soulja Boy is considering a run for president of the United States in 2028 after sharing an Instagram post outlining four areas he would focus on if he entered the race. On October 11, the rapper posted “SOULJA BOY 2028” alongside a photograph of himself standing in front of an American flag.

In the post, Soulja Boy identified economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and the future of technology and artificial intelligence as his priorities. He connected his interest in public service to his experience in music, business and technology, explaining that he had always believed in thinking bigger and challenging what was possible.

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“Now I’m exploring what it means to bring that same vision to public service,” he wrote, adding that “the future starts with a conversation .” The rapper expanded on his announcement after XXL shared the news on Instagram. In a comment, he referenced his career and business ventures, writing, “From Crank That to the White House?” He went on to say that he had been told he could not change the music industry or become a businessman, before explaining that his ambitions now extended further.

He also wrote that his ambitions included “creating opportunities, supporting our communities” and asked his followers, “Y’ALL READY FOR PRESIDENT DRACO?!”

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Soulja Boy has not formally declared his candidacy or identified a political party he would represent. His announcement outlines four areas of focus but does not include detailed policy proposals or concrete campaign plans. For now, he is considering a potential presidential run rather than announcing a formal campaign for the 2028 election.

For now, the rapper is considering a potential move into politics rather than announcing a formal campaign for the 2028 presidential election.