The family of the iconic rapper Tupac Shakur has enlisted New York attorney Alex Spiro to investigate a potential link between Shakur’s untimely death and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Tupac, who was just 25 years old, was fatally shot in Las Vegas in September 1996, succumbing to his injuries six days later on September 13.

The investigation comes in the wake of recent developments, including the arrest of former gang leader Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who has been charged with murder in connection to the attack. Davis’s trial is set to commence in March 2025. He has claimed that Diddy offered him $1 million to carry out the hit on Tupac, reigniting discussions surrounding the alleged ties between the two.

This narrative has seeped into contemporary pop culture, highlighted recently in Eminem’s 2024 collaboration with JID, “Fuel.” In the track, Eminem references the link between Tupac and the death of fellow rapper Notorious B.I.G., hinting at broader implications for Diddy.

Diddy has consistently denied any involvement in Tupac’s murder, stating in 2008 that claims suggesting his associates were responsible are “beyond ridiculous and completely false.” He expressed shock at the publication of what he deemed a “baseless story.”

In addition to these developments, Diddy has faced legal challenges of his own, having been indicted last month on multiple charges related to a significant criminal operation allegedly aimed at fulfilling his sexual desires. Over the past year, 12 victims have filed civil sexual abuse cases against him.

As the investigation unfolds, the legacy of Tupac Shakur continues to cast a long shadow over the music industry, and the search for truth surrounding his death remains a poignant topic.