Last Update on the Left - Episode 16 - Biggie & Tupac: An Interview with Greg Kading
Summary
Hosts Marcus Parks, Henry Zabraski, and Ed Larson interview Greg Cating, author of *Murder Rap*, to update their previous series on the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. Cating details Keefe D’s recent arrest for Tupac’s killing, explaining how his public confessions undermined legal protections. The discussion covers the unresolved Biggie case, the role of gang rivalries, and P. Diddy’s alleged involvement, while touching on modern parallels in hip-hop violence.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Whisper Man movie and AdoptUSKids ad
Background on Keefe D and the night Tupac was shot
Keefe D's confession, proffer agreement, and the shooter
P. Diddy's alleged role and the shift from beef to criminal enterprise
Investigator's entry into the case and the Biggie Smalls murder
Shug Knight's behavior and the Crips vs. Bloods gang rivalry
The 10-day war in Compton and Keefe D's arrest
Orlando Anderson's death and challenges in prosecuting Biggie's murder
Tangent: Taylor Swift's notoriety and drill rap culture
Keefe D's public confessions and comparison to Robert Durst
The $1 million bounty on Shug Knight and Tupac
P. Diddy's upcoming trial and Shug Knight's motive for Biggie's murder
The baby mama's testimony and Nation of Islam conspiracy theories
Christopher Dorner case discussion and podcast outro
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