Despite Duane Davis’s Conviction in Tupac Murder Trial, Some Still Seek Closure NYT > Top Stories By: Julia Jacobs and Jonathan Abrams 2 September 2026 at 02:40 When a man was found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, it brought catharsis to many who knew the rapper. But questions remain even after the trial. © Bob Berg/Getty ImagesTupac Shakur’s death after a drive-by shooting 30 years ago turned him into a pop cultural martyr and changed the trajectory of hip-hop.