A representative for Combs did not respond to a request for comment, but he has consistently denied any involvement in Shakur's murder. Shakur was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in September 1996, during the intense East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry. His murder remains unsolved, although there was a breakthrough in September 2023 when Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, a member of the Compton Crips gang, was arrested and charged with the crime. Davis has alleged that Combs offered $1 million for a hit on Shakur.
In addition to these developments, Combs recently faced legal troubles, including charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, following a lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura.
Spiro is a leading attorney in Hollywood, known for representing high-profile clients such as Megan Thee Stallion, Jay-Z, and Elon Musk. He recently achieved a significant victory when a New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin. Spiro is also currently representing New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is dealing with corruption and bribery allegations.