All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper's 1996 killing | 95.7FM WZID

Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas. Davis pleaded not guilty to murder with a deadly weapon with intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang; if convicted, he faces life in prison. Prosecutors say Davis coordinated the drive-by shooting as retaliation after Shakur’s entourage beat Davis’ nephew at the MGM Grand hours before the rapper was shot. The prosecution plans to call 35 to 45 witnesses, while the defense is expected to present only a handful. Shakur’s family is expected in court, along with supporters traveling to watch jury selection.