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Murder Rap: The Untold Story of the Biggie Smalls & Tupac Shakur Murder Investigations by the Detective Who Solved Both Cases Paperback – Illustrated, September 28, 2011

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Two of the most notorious unsolved cases in the annals of American crime, the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls have been the subject of exhaustive investigations, relentless speculation and a tangled web of rampant rumors, crackpot conspiracies and dark secrets. Now, for the first time, the truth behind these sensational cases is laid bare in Murder Rap, a raw and riveting account of how a dedicated and driven police detective spearheaded the task force that finally exposed the shocking facts behind the deaths of these two rap music icons. Told by Greg Kading, a much-decorated LAPD detective assigned to solve the homicides, Murder Rap unravels a twisted tale of music, money, and murder, finally answering the question of who killed Biggie and Tupac and why. With access to never-before-seen material, including the confessions of those directly involved in the killings, Kading’s spellbinding saga takes readers directly inside the four-year cold case investigation, introduces a cast of unforgettable characters and provides compelling new evidence for its explosive conclusions. A torn-from-the-headlines true crime blockbuster, the scathing revelations of Murder Rap are sure to make headlines all their own.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One Time Publishing; Illustrated edition (September 28, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0983955484
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983955481
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
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swatson
5.0 out of 5 stars Insight to a murder mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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This book is a well-written story of a complicated couple of high-profile murders. It makes more sense on what the theory of the crime is and how they are woven together.

Timely as there was just an arrest in the case. The main suspect is deceased but it ties all the stories out there together.
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martin a mayfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book about 2pac and Biggie murders.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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I enjoy Russell Pooles book but unfortunately he was on the wrong trail. He had some good theories but Greg and team solved the murders of Pac and Biggie in my opinion. It makes perfect sense. Sometimes the most obvious answers are the right ones. I highly recommend this book if you are interested in these cases. The documentary is good as well.
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Brian B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking but still left with questions
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2012
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This is a great book, from beginning to end. There is not a dull minute, and as I read the last words of the book I truly knew that I had a much clearer perception of the events surrounding these two undsolved murders. The most intriguing parts are certainly those that deal with Suge Knight, and Sean P Diddy Combs involvement with Keffe D and the South Side Crips. However I find it hard to believe that a notorious shot caller/gang leader would accept not being paid the 1 million dollars he was promised for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Keefe D is obviously lying about not being paid or he is lying about his alleged murder contract collaboration with P Diddy.
Over all I was very pleased with the quantity of information because I feel like the shades have been lifted and I understand the motives and actions of many of the key players. Keading was honest about many of the unfair politics he faced during his investigations and that was refreshing and reassuring that this was a legitimate depiction of what happened... even if some of the witnesses were lying.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the first "definitive" book on bringing closure on the murders of Tupac & Biggie
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2012
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I first heard about this book by accident when browsing the web, and saw a video interview with Greg Kading and a journalist. After watching the interview, I checked some of the reviews on Amazon. Saw it was getting good reviews, so I purchased the book through Kindle, and read it on the iPad.

This was an interesting read, with some shocking moments, and was overall well-written. There were some minor misspellings of certain locations & people, but that did not take away from the story.

I happen to be a fan of crime mysteries, and also a fan of Hip Hop, and was always fascinated with the murders of Tupac & Biggie, along with the "beefs" between the two. So this book seemed perfect for me.

I think this is the first book to actually bring closure to the case and put "all the pieces together."

So I recommend this for anyone wanting to know the truth. This book also puts to rest Russell Poole's theory, which I had gravitated towards at one time, but was in doubt of as well.

This book lends credence to the fact that the author headed the LAPD investigation of the murder of Biggie Smalls, which also allowed him to gain inside information on the murder of Tupac Shakur.

Because of this facet, along with what Kading uncovers; this book in my opinion is the first definitive book on the murders of Tupac & Biggie.
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Shawn P. Crouch
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to read
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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A must read book and tells a different side of the situation.
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Henry Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Crime Book dealing the Untold Truth of 2 Slain Rappers
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2012
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Great props to ex-detective Greg Kading for a great and definitve hands down book without taking nothing away or lacking anything. I do feel I had to read this book just for the real truth and not for all the nonsense that's being said. How hard it is that why both cases behind the murders of Biggie and Tupac (RIP) remain unsolved since nobody has a clue or scare to come forward to take action. Maybe they could be a real mystery or clue to bring this matter to justice. We may never know for sure...it's now up for the Grand Jury for deciding.

I have real love for both rappers including Jam Master Jay who were all gunned down at gunpoint because they have a deep message, a real vision, and what they have to provide to the people. They never were gangsters, murderers or what you call them as a matter of fact. Since I couldn't put it down or turn away, I feel God was telling me a real story or speaking to me about something. What really lead to why both Police Departments in Las Vegas and Los Angeles are very quick or not doing an effort to solve the case because of lack of coming forward or taking action, and yes they have stories and theories why things went down to the ground at the time.

I'm deeply happy that one detective have to come forward and speak the truth in his own word with no B.S. And I'm surprised I'll continue to do whatever to keep the legacies of Biggie and Pac alive and give support the families included. We can't not give up people. Something's gotta give. There isn't a chance they'll come back to life since they no longer here on earth but forever with us in spirit and heart.

We must provide for ourselves what can we bring our nation to become. How we supposed to do it. It's all in Action, Faith and Prayer. I request for anybody who's reading this review give this book a shot if you believe you want proof and wish that this have to happen, I promise you'll never be dissatisfied or disappointed.
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Brandon D.
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY CAPTIVATING
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022
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This is a very good book it keeps you at the edge of your seat from the first page to its last page. Very informative book on how the BIGGIE SMALLS AND TUPAC SHAKUR unsolved müder case and who is all involved and what the DETECTIVES went through to try and close the unsolved murder cases of BIGGIE SMALLS AND TUPAC SHAKUR.
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reader_mb
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally...Answers to all my questions
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2018
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In the 90's tragedy struck the Hip Hop world, the lives of two of the greatest entertainers of all times were taken. You could take the way they died straight from the lyrics they wrote. The world waited to find out what happened, the cases went unsolved and cold. We can finally here from a credible source, from their investigation what happened and why. This is a great read and for anybody remotely interested in the murders of Tupac and Biggie will find it hard to put this book down. It is well written and paints a visual picture of what transpired.
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Francis Neequaye
5.0 out of 5 stars People will never know the real Tupac if you are not comfortable with artistic constructs like
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2015
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Sir,
Thank you. This books is so captivating, it is difficult to know where to begin. I'm not from the USA, but I am familiar with Street culture. Rap music of the mid 90's was my entry point into music and sub culture . I can 100% concur with your findings about Street culture and its infinite complexity and politics. I am humbled by the breakdown on how that affects solving crimes within it.

First, let me try to explain the magnitude of your achievement. Tupac's music seemed to be the type that some how found me and knew exactly what to say . It was as though even his most visceral raps had a higher message.

People will never know the real Tupac if you are not comfortable with artistic constructs like :
1. Analogy
2. Duality
3. Method acting
5. Poetry
6.Expression
7. Struggle
8.Empathy
9 Leadership
10 Inspiration
His death was our Elvis, it was our JFK. It was clear. Quite clear that his message was about to transcend rap, music and film. There was not a single day he wasted on this earth.

This book is well written . The only time I have pumped my fists at the brilliance of police work. The fact that you have the brass ***** to release this alone makes you a person with no equal . The integrity of this book speaks for itself . To any real Tupac or Biggie fans, it is earth shattering stuff. Unfortunately we live in a morally bankrupt world where the media machines of the talent-less outshines the truth and integrity of the few. I will never listen to another ***** album again . Any artists associated with ****, I will not listen to. 75% of my rap albums need to be binned.
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S., Dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars Murder Rap by Greg Kading.
Reviewed in Germany on December 11, 2012
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What a great book by a ex-LAPD detective Greg Kading. Kading and his team did an great job in investigating the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.
In this book Gading explains reproductible why the murder of Biggie is NOT David Mack and his friend Amir Muhammad/Harry Billups.
He also makes clear who shot Tupac...it was Orlando Anderson and his gang hired by Puffy/PDiddy.
I always had the feeling, that Puffy was the main figure behind the murder of Tupac.
Keefe D makes one thing clear: Puffy hired him and his gang for the murder of Tupac and Suge...BUT...they were not planning to kill Pac and Suge and this night in LasVegas. The shooting was a retaliation of the beating of Orlando Anderson earlier that day. A man reaps what he sows. At the end Tupac got paid for what he started.

This book is a must for every Tupac and Biggie fan in this world, who finaly want to know the truth about the murder.

I am missing two things in this book/ the investigation:
1. Gating is not talking/writing about the sketch of the suspect that was made by the LAPD after the Biggie-shooting. This sketch matches perfectly Harry Billups. Gating writes in this book, that a Blood-gang-member called "Poochie" was hired and paid by Suge for the murder of Biggie. Maybe Poochie himself hired Harry Billups for the shooting?
2. Why the driver of the white Cadillac(from the Tupac-shooting) was not interviewed by the police?
He is the only person left that can confirm the story of Keefe D about the shooting of Tupac.

With buying this book you also support the writer, Greg Kading. I think he deserves to be supported for the courage of publishing this book.

It is a shame that Puffy/P.Diddy is comming away with the murder/hireing the murder of Tupac.
The murder of Biggie was a retaliation for the murder of Tupac. So...Puffy started(with the hireing the murder of Tupac) all this killing. Its a shame that Puffy is still walking around as a free man, while Tupac is dead.

At the end there is still hope, that Puffy will finaly pay for the murder of Tupac.
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Jack Kelleher
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2018
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Looove this book. Been dreaming of having it for a long time and was finally able to read it thanks to Book Depository Canada!
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tony
5.0 out of 5 stars Case solved
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2015
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A reviewer on here gave this a 3/5 saying there's nothing new here other book don't have... Well that statement is pathetic as this book as so much evidence it's incredible, I mean it has a confesion from Keffe D who is the uncle of Orlando Anderson, also a south side crip gang member & was a passenger in the car Orlando was in, & handed him the gun, after 12 years he gives a detailed account that's backed up with evidence & other people's statements. Puffy put a hit out on tupac & suge, the crips went out & did it, just sooner than planned. Best tupac biggie book ever & the DVD is even better as you get to actually hear keffe d's confession & how details what happened, how it happened, who was his connection to puffy, which unknowingly is backed up by puffy's own people like lil' cease, on tape, all on the DVD. Considering puffy denied ever knowing keffe d, it is proved otherwise in this book & DVD with actual solid evidence by paper work & actual badboy members 'on audio tape!!', not like other documentaries that were speculative, and opened the door to pathetic conspiracy theories with zero evidence. Great book, great DVD & great work by Greg kading & his staff at the time. Case solved.
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