“This allegation has circulated for years, but it’s never been substantiated with evidence,” said Greg Kading, a retired LAPD detective who investigated both murders.
The Ripple Effect: Biggie’s Murder
Six months after Shakur’s death, rival rapper Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace was gunned down in Los Angeles. Investigators have long speculated that his killing was connected to Shakur’s murder, but no one has ever been charged.
Kading wrote in his book that he believed Suge Knight orchestrated Wallace’s killing in retaliation. Knight, however, has denied this.
Music Industry Fallout
The deaths of Shakur and Wallace symbolized the peak of the East Coast–West Coast hip-hop feud of the 1990s. Shakur was signed to Death Row Records, aligned with the Bloods, while Wallace was under Bad Boy Records, run by Combs and allegedly linked to the Crips.
Death Row collapsed into bankruptcy in 2006 but was revived in 2022 when Snoop Dogg acquired its catalog. Bad Boy, meanwhile, became part of Combs’ multi-industry empire, though his net worth has reportedly declined in recent years amid legal battles.
Awaiting Justice After Decades
Davis remains the only surviving member of the Cadillac said to have carried out the shooting. His upcoming trial has reignited public interest in the long-unsolved case.
