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Court Document Reveals P Diddy Allegedly Paid $1 Million For Tupac Assassination
American rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been further implicated in the murder of Tupac Shakur, according to newly revealed court documents.
The documents claim that Diddy paid $1 million to have Tupac assassinated in 1996.
Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis, a key suspect apprehended last year in connection with Tupac’s murder, alleged that Diddy financed his rival’s assassination on 7 September 1996, as reported by the U.S. Sun.
The court documents, filed on 18 July, mention several of Diddy’s pseudonyms, including Puff Daddy and P Diddy. The documents highlight the longstanding animosity between Diddy and Tupac.
The infamous feud between Diddy’s Bad Boy Records on the East Coast and Tupac’s Death Row Records, then owned by Marion ‘Suge’ Knight on the West Coast, was well-known within the hip-hop industry.
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Keefe told law enforcement that Diddy paid $1 million to another gangster, Eric Von Martin, to kill Tupac. According to Keefe’s account, Diddy reached out after news of Tupac’s assassination broke, asking whether it was “us” or another rival gang.
“Sean Combs reaches out to Defendant wondering if South Side Crips were responsible for Shakur’s death by asking, ‘Is that us?’,” court records showed. “Defendant, beaming with pride, answers, ‘Yes’.”
Keefe had willingly given this information, believing he had immunity from prosecution. However, this has backfired and could now be used against him in court.
The court filings state that the conspiracy to commit murder began in California between Keefe, Eric ‘Zip’ Martin, and Sean Combs. Keefe admitted to LA police detectives that his nephew, Orlando ‘Baby Lane’ Anderson, “popped the dude (Tupac),” narrating in detail how his nephew “leaned over, rolled down the window, and popped them.”
Keefe has publicly asserted that he only incriminated himself and did not intend to provide evidence against anyone else in his conversations with the police. However, the court records suggest otherwise, indicating that Sean Combs paid Eric Von Martin a million dollars for the killing.
When questioned by police, asking, “When you said paid, paid by Puffy, right?” Keefe responded with a “Yeah,” according to court records.
Expressing regret, Keefe stated in court, “I wish I never met Puff Daddy, period. I swear to God… He messed up my life, man. I was, I was rich, up under the radar, all that, man… it’s all gone.”
The revelations from the court documents have reignited interest in the case and have potential implications for all those involved.
Controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has been released from Kuje Prison following a court directive.
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju disclosed this development on Tuesday, stating on X (formerly Twitter), “Speed Darlington is out of Kuje Prison.”
The singer’s release came after an Abuja court granted him bail. This decision followed intense public pressure on the Nigeria Police Force, which led to his arraignment.
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Prior to his release, Speed Darlington had petitioned Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, over his prolonged detention. He called on the DIG to comply with a court order directing his release or formal arraignment.
Justice M.S. Liman had earlier issued an order on December 23, 2024, mandating the police to charge the singer within 48 hours or release him unconditionally.
Speed Darlington’s arrest stemmed from allegations he made against Grammy Award-winning singer Burna Boy. The singer accused Burna Boy of being involved in an immoral relationship with embattled U.S. rapper and music executive Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy.
The situation has sparked widespread discussions, with many Nigerians expressing relief at Speed Darlington’s freedom while others continue to debate the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Dele Odule, has opened up about the most heartbreaking moment of his life, revealing it was when he lost his first child.
The 63-year-old Yoruba movie icon shared the emotional experience during an interview with his colleague, Kunle Afod, recounting how the loss deeply affected him, especially given the challenges surrounding the child’s birth.
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Odule described the tragic news as “very hard” to bear, adding that he has since come to accept it as the will of God. Despite the acceptance, the actor expressed his fervent hope never to endure such a devastating tragedy again.
He said, “The saddest moment of my life was when I was called that my first child died. It was very hard on me. It was hard because of the situation faced during the child’s birth, but no one can question God’s authority. It was so bad that I don’t pray for it anymore.”
Known for his roles in classic Yoruba films, Odule continues to share both his professional and personal experiences, endearing himself to fans and colleagues alike.
In early January 2025, Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy fulfilled a promise by gifting $30,000 to Bethel Okechukwu, a phone repairer from Alaba Market who had claimed to be related to socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
This act of generosity occurred amid an ongoing feud between Burna Boy and the Cubana Chief Priest.
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Following the donation, Cubana Chief Priest clarified that Bethel Okechukwu is not his brother, stating, “I have only one biological big brother & two kid sisters. They ain’t doing so bad.” He emphasized that he is not obligated to support his siblings financially and urged the public to verify such claims.
As of now, there are no credible reports indicating that Burna Boy instructed Bethel Okechukwu to take any specific actions towards Cubana Chief Priest after receiving the $30,000. The narrative appears to be centered around Burna Boy’s charitable gesture and Cubana Chief Priest’s subsequent clarification regarding his familial relationships.
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