27 years after legendary West Coast Rapper, poet and activist Lesane Parish Crooks, often referred to as Tupac Amaru Shakur or “Makaveli”, was shot dead in a controversial drive-by shooting in 1996, Las Vegas police have taken note of new evidence emerging in the yet-to-be-solved murder.
Reportedly, the L.A. police have recovered multiple bullets at Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ Nevada residence in Vegas and are currently investigating whether the .40 calibre bullets might be linked to Shakur‘s tragic death over two decades ago.
As per HipHopDx, Keefe D is the uncle of Pac’s alleged killer Orlando Anderson and has admitted to playing a pivotal role in Shakur’s murder amidst numerous trials.
The bullets are now on their way to “forensic testing”. However, “there is no information yet on the history of the bullets, how old they are or their significance. And it will take some time to assess how the bullets play a role in this case,” HipHopDX noted in its report.
Ever since Shakur’s death, no arrests have been made whatsoever. Anderson, a former Compton crip who stands prime accused in the infamous killing of Shakur, was himself shot dead in 1998.
Last month, Makaveli was posthumously honoured with his own star at the ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’ in Los Angeles. Ahead of the coveted ceremony, the organisation delved into how Shakur was one of the most influential figures in rap who defied “the distinction between art and activism.”
“Though his career lasted just five years, Tupac Shakur remains one of the most complex and prolific artists of his generation with over 75 million records sold worldwide. He is one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures, his body of work constantly reminds us of why he is a legacy that continues to be examined and appreciated for generations,” the organisation further noted.
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Rest in Peace, Tupac Amaru Shakur.
Listen to Tupac Shakur’s iconic studio album ‘Me Against The World’ via Spotify.
