On Monday, August 10th, 2026, jury selection commenced in the murder trial of a former street gang leader charged with masterminding the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The case, which has remained unsolved for thirty years, marks a significant moment in the history of rap music and its intersection with criminal justice.

The accused faces charges related to the long-unsolved killing, which has been a pivotal event in the cultural and legal discourse surrounding hip-hop and violence. The trial is being closely followed as it unfolds in Europe, where the news outlet France 24 English is reporting on the proceedings.

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