The arrest of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reignited discussions about his alleged connections to the tragic murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls) in the mid-90s.

This comes as Combs faces over a hundred allegations of sexual abuse and is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The complicated history of the East Coast versus West Coast hip-hop rivalry, detailed in a new podcast series, throws a spotlight back on these long-standing and unresolved accusations.

As Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces serious allegations, historical accusations have resurfaced, linking him to the infamous murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996.

Tupac was fatally shot in Las Vegas, and Combs has long denied any involvement in the incident. However, the recent podcast series by investigator Greg Kading reexamines these claims, shedding new light on Combs’ potential connections to the crime.

The podcast delves into the notorious East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry that defined the 1990s hip-hop scene, highlighting the tensions between Combs’ Bad Boy Records and Marion ‘Suge’ Knight’s Death Row Records.

It was during this time that Tupac publicly accused Combs and his then-protege, Notorious B.I.G., of being aware of an attack on him in 1994, which both denied. This accusation sparked a deadly feud that culminated in the murders of both Tupac and Biggie within months of each other.

Investigative Insights and New Developments

Retired LAPD detective Greg Kading, who investigated both Tupac and Biggie’s murders, shares insights on the podcast, alleging that Combs had hired gang members for protection during a music tour, which may have escalated into involvement in more serious crimes.

Notably, Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis, a gang member linked to Combs, was recently charged with Tupac’s murder and implicated Combs in the orchestration of the hit, a claim that has yet to see a courtroom resolution.

As the legal proceedings against Keefe D unfold, with a trial set for November 2024, public interest in Combs’ alleged role remains high. Combs continues to deny all allegations regarding his involvement in the murders, maintaining a strong defense against both the historical accusations and the current charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.