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Two unsolved rap murders haunted police for decades. Why Tupac case closed but not Biggie Smalls'
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Richard Winton , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A onetime Compton gang leader was found guilty by a jury in the slaying of Tupac Shakur. Biggie Smalls, also known as the Notorious B.
Two high-profile rap murders have gone unsolved for decades, with one recently seeing a development. A onetime Compton gang leader was found guilty by a jury in the slaying of Tupac Shakur.
This verdict brings some closure to the case, but the killing of another famous rapper remains unsolved. Biggie Smalls, also known as the Notorious B.I.G., was murdered, and his case is still open.
Further details about these cases are available, including the latest on the Tupac Shakur slaying and the ongoing investigation into the Notorious B.I.G.'s death.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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