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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.
Entertainment
Fans Celebrate Davido As Nigerian Superstar Turns 32
Nigerian music icon Davido, popularly known as ‘OBO,’ is being celebrated across the globe as he marks his 32nd birthday today, November 21.
Fans, supporters, and friends have flooded social media with goodwill messages, prayers, and tributes to honour the Unavailable crooner.
In a heartfelt post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone. “Big 32 soon! Omo, God is good. Happy to be alive! My eyes don see shege! But steady my fans dey shout shekpe!” he wrote, reflecting on his journey and the unwavering support of his fan base, the ‘30BG.’
Fans were quick to shower the superstar with love and admiration:
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@prettymfon wrote: “OBO baddest!!! 30BG everywhere you go!!! Happy birthday to the real GOAT, 001. God bless you more and more. May you live long to reap the fruits of your labour. Enjoy!!!”
@AbiolaBlackdiva added: “Happy birthday baba ibeji.”
@Big_Rosie_ celebrated with: “We mount and still shouting Shekpe 001 happy big 32.”
In a generous act of celebration, Davido’s wife, Chioma Adeleke, announced a giveaway of ₦40 million to 200 people, encouraging participants to subscribe to a YouTube channel as part of the entry process. She posted on X: “To celebrate Davido’s birthday today, I’ll be sharing ₦40million to 200 people. All you have to do is subscribe to the YouTube channel below and drop a screenshot as proof! Good-luck!!!”
Adding to the festivities, Mr Jay Autos LLC, an auto dealership, gifted Davido a brand-new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. In an announcement, the company stated: “On your birthday our brand Mr Jay Autos LLC has decided to gift you this new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. We appreciate your patronage and love for the brand. Happy birthday oriade @davido cheers to many more years.”
Davido, who has consistently dominated the Nigerian and global music scene, continues to inspire millions with his talent, resilience, and generosity. As the celebrations unfold, fans worldwide remain united in wishing the 30BG leader more success and happiness in the years to come.
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JUST IN: Nigerian Beauty Queen, Chidimma Adetshina Quits Peageantry
Nigerian beauty queen and Miss Universe runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina has revealed her decision to step away from beauty pageants.
Speaking candidly about her future plans, she shared, “I am putting pageant to bed. I’m going to focus more on my education and establishing who Chidimma is. More into runways. So many things I would like to touch on and see where my potential can go to.”
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Adetshina’s decision comes after a challenging experience during her participation in the Miss Universe competition.
Following this chapter of her life, she has chosen to shift her priorities toward her education, acting aspirations, and exploring her potential in other fields.
Having recently returned to Nigeria from South Africa, where she encountered personal hurdles, Adetshina expressed resilience and a positive outlook. “I hold no grudges,” she noted, emphasizing her focus on growth and new opportunities.
Her announcement has sparked widespread conversations, with many admirers and industry stakeholders praising her courage to redefine her journey.
As she steps into this new phase, Adetshina is determined to embrace fresh challenges and make her mark in diverse areas of interest.
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’46 Minutes To Heaven’: Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel DMW Celebrates First US Trip
Israel DMW, the logistics manager to renowned Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido, has expressed profound gratitude following his recent visit to the United States.
In a heartfelt post shared via his Instagram page, Israel, who secured a five-year US visa just last month, described his experience in America as otherworldly, likening it to being just “46 minutes to Heaven.”
His excitement and appreciation were evident as he thanked God, his boss Davido, his Edo community, and Nigerians at large for their support.
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“It’s 46 minutes to Heaven when you get to America. 5yrs visa shit. Thank you, God Almighty. Thank you, baba twins. Thank you, sir. Thanks to my Edo people. Thanks to all Nigerians,” he wrote.
This milestone highlights yet another chapter in Israel’s journey alongside Davido, who has been instrumental in elevating the lives of those in his circle.