Explosive Revelations: Did Diddy Know About Tupac’s Fate? Former Bodyguard Claims Netflix Doc Buried the Truth

By Alex Rivera, Investigative Reporter

New York, December 27, 2025 – In the shadowy underbelly of 1990s hip-hop, where rivalries turned deadly and fortunes were made on beats and beefs, new allegations are resurfacing that could rewrite one of music’s most enduring mysteries: the murder of Tupac Shakur. Former bodyguard Gene Deal, who once protected Sean “Diddy” Combs, has broken his silence, accusing Netflix’s recent documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” – produced by 50 Cent – of omitting explosive details about Diddy’s alleged foreknowledge of attacks on Tupac. Deal’s claims paint a picture not of the infamous East Coast-West Coast feud, but of a personal vendetta between Diddy and Death Row Records mogul Marion “Suge” Knight, with Tupac caught in the crossfire.

The documentary, which premiered earlier this month and chronicles Diddy’s rise, fall, and myriad scandals, has already stirred controversy. It delves into accusations of sexual assault, racketeering, and even ties to unsolved murders. But according to Deal, key revelations were “cut” or “stolen” from his prior interviews. In a series of YouTube videos and social media posts, Deal alleges that Diddy knew in advance about the 1994 Quad Studios shooting in New York, where Tupac was ambushed, robbed, and shot five times. “Diddy was there,” Deal claimed in a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue. “He knew 2Pac would be shot at Quad Studios.” Deal insists he warned Diddy about impending danger, but those alerts were ignored, suggesting a setup.

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Tupac survived the 1994 incident but blamed it on associates of Diddy and The Notorious B.I.G., fueling the coastal rivalry. However, Deal reframes it as a direct clash between Diddy and Knight. “The rivalry wasn’t East vs. West; it was Diddy vs. Suge,” he stated, implying that Tupac’s alignment with Death Row made him a target. This narrative gains traction amid ongoing legal battles. Duane “Keefe D” Davis, arrested in 2023 for Tupac’s 1996 Las Vegas murder, claimed in court documents that Diddy offered him $1 million to orchestrate hits on Tupac and Knight. Prosecutors referenced this in filings, noting Diddy’s name appeared over 77 times in investigation files.

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The 1996 drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, hours after a Mike Tyson fight, left Tupac mortally wounded at age 25. Knight, driving the car, was grazed but survived. For decades, the case went cold, with fingers pointed at gang affiliations like the Southside Crips, of which Keefe D was a member. But recent developments, including Keefe D’s 2023 confession in his memoir and police interviews, directly implicated Diddy. “He [Diddy] said he’d give anything for Pac’s head,” Keefe D told authorities, alleging the payment was funneled through intermediaries. Diddy has vehemently denied these claims, calling them “false and libelous” through his representatives. In a 2024 statement, he said, “I did not have any involvement whatsoever with the murder of the late Tupac Shakur.”

Gene Deal, who worked for Diddy from 1993 to 1998, has become a vocal critic since parting ways. In his book “Life After Death Row” and numerous interviews, he describes witnessing Diddy’s alleged dark side, including parties with politicians, princes, and preachers that could “shake” more than celebrities if exposed. Deal regrets his time with Diddy, saying in a December 2025 Facebook post, “They wanted Keefe D dead & how to find out if Diddy funded 2Pac’s murder.” He accuses 50 Cent’s doc of using his ideas without credit, such as money trails linking Diddy to the hits. “The real story is just getting started,” Deal warned in a viral TikTok clip.

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50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has long trolled Diddy online and positioned himself as a truth-teller. The Netflix series, which Netflix won in a bidding war, includes bombshells like Diddy’s alleged manipulation of Biggie to escalate the feud before his 1997 murder – another unsolved case tied to the rivalry. Yet, Deal says a “key witness” – possibly himself – was erased from the final cut to protect powerful names. Social media is ablaze with speculation; X posts from users like @FrenchRapUS highlight the doc’s accusations, while @wideawake_media echoes Deal’s warnings about broader implications.

Suge Knight, serving 28 years for voluntary manslaughter unrelated to Tupac, has also weighed in from prison podcasts, accusing Diddy of orchestrating events. “Puffy was scared of me,” Knight once said, suggesting the $1 million bounty was revenge for Death Row’s dominance.

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As federal investigations into Diddy continue – including his 2024 arrest on sex trafficking charges – these Tupac links add fuel. Tupac’s family, through attorney Alex Spiro, is exploring wrongful death suits. Music historians argue this could redefine hip-hop’s golden era as one marred by betrayal. “If proven, it shatters the myth,” says cultural critic Dr. Elena Martinez. But with Diddy pleading not guilty and no charges filed in Tupac’s murder beyond Keefe D’s, the truth remains elusive.

Deal’s revelations, whether credible or opportunistic, ensure the story isn’t over. As he told YouTube viewers, “The buried bombshells will shatter everything.” In an industry built on image, the real reckoning may be just beginning.

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