Tupac’s mom stood beside him through his highs and lows until the day he passed away after being taken down in Las Vegas. She knew more about his final days than anyone else in Tupac’s life. With the recent downfall of Diddy, new attention is being paid to the nearly 30-year-old Tupac case. Old interviews with Tupac’s mother are also coming to light.
Who Was Afeni Shakur?
Afeni Shakur was truly a trailblazer. She was a member of the Black Panther Party and a well-known political activist. However, she is most well-known for being the mother of rapper Tupac.
After the attack on Tupac, Afeni rushed to be with him in the hospital. She remained there until his passing. During that time, she likely talked to several of Tupac’s associates, including Suge Knight. Therefore, she probably had a clearer picture of what happened than most other people, including authorities.
After Tupac passed, several of his family members blamed Diddy for the attack. One of them allegedly confronted Diddy about his role, which he obviously denied.
Afeni continued to fight for the truth until she passed away in 2016. She sued Orlando Anderson, claiming he had a part in Tupac’s death. Orlando Anderson passed away not long after, which led to a legal battle between the two estates. The two groups eventually settled out of court for an undisclosed sum of money.
Afeni also played a major part in protecting Tupac’s work and starting a philanthropic organization in his name that continues to benefit from Tupac’s music royalties.
Tupac’s Murder Case
With Tupac’s mom gone, along with many people who were around Tupac at the time of the attack, most people assumed the assailants would never see justice. However, that changed when Las Vegas Police arrested Keefe D for the murder of Tupac.
Keefe D practically bragged about murdering Tupac for years, but investigators lacked evidence to charge him. Additionally, most people assumed that Keefe D didn’t work alone and that he was just a paid hitman. The case against Keefe D does not state that he was paid, but many theorize Diddy played a role.
Now, Tupac’s family is also interested in the case as they reportedly retained two attorneys to potentially go after Diddy. Details on what the family is looking for are still scarce, but it’s obvious they want justice.
The connection between Tupac, Keefe D, and Diddy is a little complex. The most important thing to know is that Keefe D said in a 2009 interview that Diddy was willing to pay $1 million for someone to take Tupac out. While that interview is now 15 years old, it was largely ignored at the time. However, Las Vegas prosecutors appear to be using it in their case.
If that claim turns out to be true, it is possible for Tupac’s family to cite findings from Keefe D’s criminal trial in a later civil suit. Even if the criminal case against Keefe D falls apart, there still may be some leeway for a civil trial against Diddy.
While no amount of prosecutions or money will bring Tupac back, his remaining family will likely get some solace in finally getting justice.
