Man arrested in connection with Tupac Shakur murder in 1996 – reports
Las Vegas police have reportedly arrested a man in connection with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur nearly three decades ago.
The hip-hop legend was shot four times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996. The identity of his killer has remained a mystery.
On Friday morning Las Vegas police arrested a man over his death, according to sources speaking to AP news agency.
Shakur was only 25 when he died.
He died on 13 September 1996, a week after he was shot four times in his car while waiting at a red light.
The death of the rapper, one of the most acclaimed in hip-hop, has inspired several documentaries.
Shakur sold more than 75 million records worldwide, enjoying chart success with hits including California Love, All Eyez On Me and Changes.
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