AceShowbiz - In a significant legal development, Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison after being found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur.

The sentencing took place on October 13, 2026, in a Clark County courtroom before Judge Carli Kierny. During the hearing, the judge emphasized the gravity of the crime, underscoring the irreversible loss suffered by Tupac Shakur and his family.

The jury reached the guilty verdict on August 31, 2026, after deliberating for only 90 minutes. Following the announcement, Keffe D briefly raised his fist and glanced at those present in the courtroom. Members of Tupac's family, including his sister Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, were visibly emotional, with Set Shakur quietly shedding tears as the verdict was read aloud.

Authorities believe Keffe D was directly involved in the shooting that led to Tupac Shakur's death, having obtained the firearm used in the attack and being present at the scene in Las Vegas. The other three men believed to have been at the scene, including the alleged shooter and Keffe D's nephew Orlando Anderson, have all since died. Anderson, who was suspected to be the gunman, was killed in 1998.

Investigators have linked the shooting to retaliation following a confrontation between Tupac and members of Death Row Records and Anderson after a Mike Tyson fight on September 7, 1996.

Immediately after the sentencing, Keffe D informed the judge of his intention to appeal the decision. He also requested the return of personal items confiscated during the investigation, including computers and phones. Judge Kierny explained that while he may file an appeal, it must occur after the sentencing has been finalized.

This ruling marks a significant moment in a case that has remained unresolved for decades, finally bringing legal closure to the murder of one of hip-hop's most influential figures.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.