In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Rashida Jones spoke about her past beef with late rap icon Tupac Shakur. In 1993, Shakur made derogatory comments about Rashida’s father, legendary producer Quincy Jones, in an interview with The Source. A 17-year-old Rashida responded with her own letter to the publication, calling out Shakur’s ignorance and lack of respect for his people. Tupac later apologized to Rashida, her father, and began dating Rashida’s sister.
Reflecting on the incident, Jones said, “I was so mad. It was a new perspective to me. I kind of understand the nuance more now that I’m older. It just felt like a completely unwarranted attack. My dad doesn’t work for the government. He’s a music producer. How he chooses to live his life and who he loves is just his own business, and I’ve always felt that way.”
Meanwhile, Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who has been charged in connection with Tupac’s murder, was denied release over legitimacy concerns surrounding his bail money. On June 20, Davis notified the Clark County District Court in Nevada that he’d be able to post his $750,000 bail, and had to verify where the funds came from five days later. However, he was denied release due to concerns over the legitimacy of the funds provided by music manager Cash “Wack 100” Jones.
Taken into custody in September 2023 for his alleged involvement in the murder of the rap icon, Davis pleaded not guilty on November 2. He had been known to investigators for some time before his arrest, and has said in the past that he was in the Cadillac from which the shots at Shakur were fired in 1996.
Despite being over two decades since Tupac’s tragic death, his legacy has remained ever-present in the worlds of both rap and popular culture. Rashida’s story further highlights the significance of this legacy and the impact it has had on countless individuals across the world
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