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Podcast · 77 episodes

Fame Under Fire

by BBC Sounds · English

Who killed Tupac Shakur? Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty takes you inside the courtroom for the Las Vegas trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis - the man accused of the murder of Tupac. Davis has entered a not guilty plea and denies all charges. From the team that brought you Diddy on Trial, Fame Under Fire is the BBC podcast that follows the world's biggest celebrity trials and the stories surrounding them - separating fact from fiction as major legal cases unfold in real time. With journalists, legal experts, and eyewitness reporting, we explain what happened in court, what it means legally, and why it matters culturally. We examine the narratives that grow around high-profile cases and test them against the evidence. This isn't a celebrity gossip show. It's a fact-led, accessible guide to the trials everyone is talking about, with serious analysis and sharp conversation. Subscribe to Fame Under Fire on BBC Sounds and turn on push notifications so you never miss an episode. We'll let you know as soon as new episodes are available. Got questions? We've got answers. Message us at 0330 123 555 1.

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Tupac: The Trial Wrap-upWrap-up of the BBC “Tupac Murder Trial” episode, focusing on the conviction of Dwayne Kifidi Davis (“Keefe D.”) for first-degree murder and supplying a deadly weapon, plus what the verdict and likely…3 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Tupac: Day 10 - Keffe D VerdictClosing arguments and verdict in the BBC “Tupac Murder Trial” episode “Tupac: Day 10 - Keffe D verdict,” where the jury finds Dwayne Keefe D.1 Sep 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters
Tupac: Day 9 - Two White Cadillacs?The defence case in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, focusing on whether evidence links Dwayne Keefe D. Davis to the Las Vegas shooting and the “white/cream Cadillac” and gun used.28 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Tupac: Day 8 - Keffe’s Tupac Jail CallsEpisode 8 covers the end of the prosecution’s case in the Tupac murder trial, focusing on Dwayne Keefe D.27 Aug 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Tupac: Day 7 - Keffe D’s ScrapbookDay 6 of the BBC “Tupac murder trial” focuses on evidence from a 2023 nighttime search of Dwayne Kifidi-Davis’s home and testimony about gang structure and “shot caller” responsibility for the 1996…26 Aug 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Tupac: Day 6 - Courtroom ClashDay 6 of the Tupac murder trial in Nevada focuses on courtroom disputes over “prior bad acts,” the admissibility and reliability of evidence tied to BET documentary interviews, and cross-examination…25 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Tupac: Day 5 - Keffe D Threat ClaimsDay 5 of the Tupac Shakur murder trial coverage, focusing on (1) a heated in-court dispute where Dwayne “Keffe D” Davis alleges threats to his family due to cooperation, and (2) witness testimony and…24 Aug 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
Tupac: Day 4 - Diddy $1m Hit ClaimDay 4 coverage of the Tupac Shakur murder trial, focusing on 2008 proffer-agreement recordings where defendant Dwayne Keefe D.21 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 8 chapters
Tupac: Day 3 - Diddy and the FBIDay 3 of the “Tupac Murder Trial” podcast covers (1) proffer agreements and (2) allegations involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and the FBI in the Tupac Shakur case.20 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 7 chapters
Tupac: Day 2 - Courtroom DramaDay 2 coverage of the Tupac Shakur murder trial, focusing on courtroom conflict, retaliation/gang culture evidence, and security leadership around the 7 Sept 1996 shooting.19 Aug 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Tupac: Day 1 - Opening statementsOpening statements in the Keefe D. Davis trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, focusing on prosecution claims that Davis “masterminded” the attack (without firing) and defense arguments that Davis…18 Aug 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
Tupac: What might happen at Opening Statements?Opening statements in the Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas, explaining what prosecution and defense will argue and what to listen for, including how cell phones/social media may shape public…17 Aug 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
Tupac: Picking the JuryJury selection for the upcoming Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas, explaining how American juries are chosen and what makes a fair, impartial panel.10 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
Tupac: All You Need to KnowThe episode explains the lead-up to Dwayne “Keefe D” Davis’s 2023 first-degree murder trial for Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Las Vegas shooting, and the legal theory prosecutors will use.6 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 9 chapters
D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Wrap-upThe episode is a legal wrap-up of the preliminary hearing in the South Carolina case against David Burke (real name), accused of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez.30 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day FiveDay five of the preliminary hearing for singer David (David Burke) accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Revers Hernandez, unlawful dismemberment, and continuous sexual abuse; the judge ordered…28 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 6 chapters
D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day FourEpisode “Day four” covers a fourth day of a Los Angeles court hearing in the case against David Burke (real name), accused of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez and of related charges including…25 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day ThreeDay three of a Los Angeles preliminary hearing in the case of David Burke (real name), accused of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with testimony focused on forensic findings linking Burke’s…24 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day TwoDay two of a California preliminary hearing in the murder-for-financial-gain case against David Burke (real name), accused of killing minor Celeste Rivers Hernandez and disposing of evidence during a…23 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
D4vd Preliminary Hearing: Day OneDay one of David Burke’s preliminary hearing in Los Angeles for the alleged murder and dismemberment of Celeste Revis Hernandez, found decomposing in the front trunk of a Tesla.22 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 12 chapters
Live at the Crossed Wires Festival 2026The episode “Live at the Crossed Wires Festival 2026” (BBC) argues that high-profile trials have shifted from “courtroom-only” proceedings to battles over public perception driven by social media.7 Jul 2026 · 53 min · 21 chapters
The New Celebrity Lawyers: When Social Media Meets the CourtroomHow social media and celebrity culture are changing criminal trials, focusing on lawyers as public figures and the risks to the justice system.2 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
D4vd on trial, Witnesses to take the standThe episode updates listeners on the ongoing criminal case against 21-year-old singer David, accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, unlawful dismemberment, and continuous sexual…18 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 7 chapters
Kanye sexually assaulted me, says model, but he says it's artA BBC interview about model Jennifer Arne’s 2010 civil lawsuit alleging Kanye West (Ye) sexually assaulted her on the set of LaRue’s music video, while Ye’s legal team argues the conduct was “art”…10 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 25 chapters