Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.
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"This is huge. It was a tough case. It's a cold case."
— Neama Rahmani , Other
"He really couldn't stop himself."
— Neama Rahmani , Other
Key People
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is a former gang boss accused of orchestrating Tupac's murder.
Neama Rahmani is an attorney representing Tony Saxon in his lawsuit against Kanye West.
Notorious B.I.G., also known as Christopher Wallace, was a famous rapper and a rival of Tupac Shakur.
Tupac Shakur was an influential American rapper and poet known for his impactful lyrics and activism.
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The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.
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