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Last Update on the Left - Episode 16 - Biggie & Tupac: An Interview with Greg Kading

Former LAPD detective Greg Kading discusses his investigation into the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., revealing how his pursuit of Biggie's killer led him to uncover the truth about Tupac's assassination and the role of figures like Keefe D and Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Last Podcast On The Left · September 1, 2026 · 48-min episode · 6-min read

Last Update on the Left - Episode 16 - Biggie & Tupac: An Interview with Greg Kading

Key takeaways

💥The Tupac murder case, once unsolved for decades, has "exploded" due to the recent indictment and arrest of Keefe D, bringing a sense of closure.3:03
📝Keefe D's 2009 confession to his role in Tupac's murder was made under a "proffer agreement," which he later nullified by publicly bragging about his involvement.4:38
🔫Orlando Anderson, not Deandre, is believed to be the one who pulled the trigger in Tupac's murder, as Keefe D claimed Deandre refused the gun.5:44
😨Diddy's alleged involvement in Tupac's murder stemmed from "fear and desperation," leading him to make "solicitations" to individuals who had no qualms about violence.14:44
🕵️‍♂️The investigation into Biggie Smalls' murder led Greg Kading to Keefe D, who then offered information about Tupac's murder, stating, "that was us."20:20
🤫Biggie's murder is "technically unsolved" but has a confessing co-conspirator, one of Suge Knight's baby's mamas, who implicated Suge and the now-deceased shooter, Wardell "Poochie" Fouse.21:16

Chapters

1:05Introduction to the Case and Greg Kading's Role
3:29Keefe D's Confession and the Proffer Agreement
5:03The Night of Tupac's Murder: Keefe D's Account
5:30Diddy's Current Legal Troubles and Potential Connections
9:04The Shooter: Orlando Anderson
13:26Diddy's Alleged Involvement in Tupac's Murder
20:20Biggie Smalls Murder Investigation
27:14The East Coast-West Coast Beef and Gang Rivalry
33:40The Future of the Investigations and Keefe D's Trial
1:04:05The 10-Day War After Tupac's Death
1:07:20The Biggie Smalls Murder: The Intermediary and the Shooter
1:13:44Misleading the Police: Gangsters' Tactics

The digest

In a recent episode of "Last Update on the Left," hosts Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski, and Ed Larson sat down with former LAPD detective Greg Kading, author of "Murder Rap," to discuss the latest developments in the unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Kading, who led a task force investigating these high-profile cases, shared insights into the evolving dynamics of the investigations, the controversial confessions of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, and the persistent rumors surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs's alleged involvement.

The Tupac Case: From Unsolved to Exploded

Kading began by highlighting the significant shift in the Tupac Shakur murder investigation. What was once an "unsolved case" for decades has "exploded" due to recent developments. He specifically pointed to the "recent indictment and arrest and current prosecution" of one of the assailants, Keefe D. Kading's book, first published in 2011, detailed his investigation, which later became the basis for a documentary and a limited series. He emphasized that the case's dynamics have changed dramatically, offering a sense of closure that had been elusive for years.