In a bombshell new interview with PEOPLE magazine, former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight shared a series of explosive allegations regarding the final moments of Tupac Shakur’s life — including the claim that the iconic rapper asked to be killed after the 1996 Las Vegas shooting.

Knight, who was in the car with Tupac when they were ambushed near the Las Vegas Strip, described a mix of dark humor and escalating despair in the aftermath of the attack. According to Knight, Tupac was initially conscious and even made jokes about wanting “a blunt and some Hennessy.” But as the night wore on, Knight says Shakur’s mood shifted dramatically as the reality of his condition set in.

“He was in pain, he was scared, and he was tired,” Suge alleged. “He thought he might not make it. And at one point, he looked at me and said, ‘Shoot me. Kill me.’”

Knight suggested that Tupac believed dying by another’s hand would spare him eternal punishment, implying the rapper feared self-harm would keep him from reaching heaven.

Allegations About Afeni Shakur’s Decision

Perhaps even more shocking was Knight’s claim about Tupac’s mother, the late Afeni Shakur. According to Knight, Afeni gave doctors explicit instructions not to resuscitate her son if he flatlined. He also alleged that she gave him medication in the hospital to ease his suffering.

“That was the hardest decision for a mother to make,” Knight said. “But she did it out of love. She didn’t want him to suffer anymore.”

There is no verified public record supporting Knight’s claims regarding Afeni’s actions in Tupac’s final days. These allegations are likely to be met with skepticism and pushback from Tupac’s surviving family, friends, and fans.

Funeral and Cremation: Suge’s Controversial Stories Continue

Knight also made claims about Tupac’s funeral arrangements, including his cremation and the treatment of his remains. He alleges that before his death, Tupac expressed a desire for a symbolic sendoff:

“He told me, ‘I want every rapper at my funeral to grab the mic. I want them to kiss me head to toe. Just like in ‘Life Goes On.’”

However, Suge said Afeni made the decision to cremate him instead, and that he personally paid $1 million in cash to have the process expedited. One of the most sensational claims from the interview is that some of Tupac’s friends allegedly smoked his ashes — a rumor that has persisted in hip-hop folklore for years.

“I was on probation, so I couldn’t smoke,” Knight said. “But a lot of others did. It was symbolic. Like, you’re keeping a part of him with you.”

 

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Knight Points Finger at Keefe D and Snoop Dogg

In the same interview, Suge Knight revisited claims regarding who was behind Tupac’s murder. While he did not elaborate extensively, he pointed to Duane “Keefe D” Davis — who is currently facing trial for his alleged role in the shooting — and also threw veiled accusations toward rapper Snoop Dogg, with whom Knight has had a long-standing feud.

Knight stopped short of naming a definitive shooter but maintained his position that the full truth about the murder has yet to come to light. He has repeatedly denied that he was the intended target, despite sitting beside Tupac during the ambush.

A Legacy Still Surrounded by Mystery

Tupac Shakur’s murder remains one of the most debated and unresolved tragedies in hip-hop history. Suge Knight’s latest interview adds new layers of controversy and confusion to the already murky story of Tupac’s final days.

Many fans and industry insiders will no doubt question the credibility and timing of Knight’s claims, given his current incarceration and history of sensational statements. Still, with Keefe D’s trial on the horizon and renewed interest in Tupac’s murder, Knight’s comments are likely to reignite public discourse around one of music’s greatest unsolved crimes.

Closing Thoughts

While Suge Knight’s revelations offer a raw and intimate perspective, they remain unverified and are already being met with skepticism. As always with stories involving Tupac’s death, separating fact from myth remains a difficult task. What’s undeniable, however, is the lasting impact Tupac left on music, culture, and those closest to him — even as questions about his final moments continue to haunt the hip-hop world.