Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, the sister of the renowned rapper 2Pac, has issued a statement in response to the arrest of Duane "Keefe D" Davis in connection with her brother's tragic murder. She emphasized the significance of this moment that has unfolded after 27 years of silence surrounding the case. Shakur emphasized the importance of global acknowledgment, underscoring the gravity of her brother's passing, as he was not just a legendary artist but also her mother's son and her father's son. She stressed that her brother's life and death should not remain unsolved or unnoticed. While acknowledging the arrest as a significant step, she reserved judgment until all the facts and legal proceedings were completed. Shakur expressed the complexity of the case, involving multiple individuals, and emphasized the Shakur family's pursuit of justice on all fronts.
In parallel, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith also shared her sentiments on her Instagram page. She expressed hope for answers and closure, paying tribute to 2Pac with the words "R.I.P. Pac." Pinkett-Smith and Shakur had a reportedly close relationship during their high school years. Moreover, Pinkett-Smith had previously regretted not expressing her love for Shakur in interviews.
2Pac Murder Arrest: What We Know
On September 29, the Las Vegas Police Department arrested Duane "Keefe D" Davis, who has openly discussed his involvement in 2Pac's untimely demise for many years. Davis is facing accusations of orchestrating the murder of the iconic rapper. Las Vegas police homicide Lt. Jason Johansson stated, "Duane Davis was the shot caller for this group of individuals that committed this crime and he orchestrated the plan that was carried out." In his own memoir, Davis admitted to providing the weapon that ended Tupac's life. Additionally, he consistently claimed that the triggerman was his nephew, Orlando Anderson, who tragically lost his life in an unrelated gang shooting in 1998.
Davis has been charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon and is scheduled to appear in court early next week. After his arrest, he declined to engage with the media. Davis had been the central focus of the investigation for several months, and his arrest followed renewed efforts to solve the case earlier this year. Given his history of openly discussing the case, Davis's arrest and murder charges did not come as a surprise to many.
