Tupac Shakur murder case: Recording suggests suspect named shooter

A pivotal piece of evidence has emerged in the 20-year-old case of Tupac Shakur's murder: a 2008 audio recording where Duane 'Keffe D' Davis allegedly identified his nephew, Orlando 'Baby Lane' Anderson, as the gunman. The recording was played for the jury on the fourth day of Davis's trial.

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If they were on my side, I would have shot.

According to Davis's account in the recording, he, Anderson, and two others were in a white Cadillac when they approached the vehicle carrying Shakur and Suge Knight in Las Vegas. Davis stated that he would have fired the shots if the confrontation had occurred on his side of the car. When the Cadillac moved to the other side, Davis claimed he passed the weapon to Anderson, who then fired into Shakur's car.

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So Orlando, did he shoot over Dre?

Prosecutors consider the 2008 recording crucial, as it marks the first time Davis directly discussed his alleged role in the murder with authorities. The prosecution plans to use not only this recording but also Davis's subsequent podcast appearances and his 2019 memoir, "Compton Street Legend," to build their case. Davis, however, maintains his innocence, and his defense team argues that the prosecution's evidence is fabricated and that Davis has a history of exaggerating or fabricating stories.

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Anderson leaned towards the window, the window was rolled down, and then he shot.