Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was assassinated, his former associate Suge Knight has revealed what he claims happened to the rapper's body after his death. The shocking account has added another extraordinary detail to the story surrounding the death of one of hip-hop's most influential stars.
What Happened After Tupac Died
Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas in September 1996. He died six days later after being placed on life support. Knight, who was with the rapper when the shooting occurred, said Tupac's mother later requested that his body be cremated, reports TMZ.
According to Knight, he played a role in making arrangements for the cremation after initially facing difficulties with a funeral home worker. He claimed he eventually offered large sums of money to get the process completed.
Alleged Cremation and Smoking of Ashes
But what allegedly happened after the cremation is where his story took an unexpected turn. Knight claimed that after Tupac's ashes were collected, his mother invited people to the hotel where she was staying in Las Vegas. According to the former music executive, the ashes were rolled into several blunts, which those present allegedly smoked. Knight said he did not participate because he was on probation and could not risk violating the conditions of his release.
Ongoing Trial and Context
The extraordinary claim comes as the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, accused of orchestrating Tupac's killing, continues in Las Vegas. Davis has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge.
