# Trial begins for ex-gang leader accused in Tupac Shakur murder

https://mins.news/en/video/18273

- France 24 English, 2026-08-10 15:15 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYUzUpz-XEo

> Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the murder case against a former street gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur. The shooting occurred three decades ago in Las Vegas. Shakur’s death remained unsolved for years and became a defining moment in rap music history. The proceedings now open a trial over the long-running case.

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