Tupac entourage member dodges questions about accused in murder trial: “I don’t want to send you to prison”

A member of Tupac Shakur ‘s entourage dodged questions about those allegedly responsible for the rapper’s death during the second day of the ongoing murder trial.

The court heard the opening statements and testimony on Monday (August 17).

At the trial, former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis is charged with the murder of Shakur in September 1996.

He has denied the accusations and pleaded not guilty.

READ MORE: Who killed Tupac? Everything we know about hip-hop’s greatest mystery Yesterday (Tuesday August 17), James “Mob James” McDonald took issue with being made to take the stand and identify those responsible for Shakur’s death.

As BBC News reports, McDonald said he was threatened with being held in contempt of court if he did not testify.

McDonald was asked repeatedly if he could identify the individuals involved in the late rapper’s death.

Pointing to Davis, he reportedly responded: “You’re asking me something that wouldn’t be good for him.” He also told the accused: “I don’t want to send you to prison.” Davis is a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips street gang, while McDonald is an ex-member of rival gang Mob Piru – which is part of the larger Bloods alliance.

McDonald also worked for Suge Knight’s Death Row Records label, whose roster included Shakur.

In court yesterday, he repeatedly faced questions from Davis’ defence attorney, Michael Sanft, about whether he saw the drive-by shooting, and if he knew who was there at the time.

Mob James was getting riled up because the defense lawyer for keefe D kept asking him if he saw the person that shot Tupac “I don’t want to send him to prison even though we don’t like each other” Mob James said the only reason he’s there to testify is because he would be held… pic.twitter.com/TgCZDlpeAA — Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) August 18, 2026 He reportedly raised his voice, telling Sanft that he didn’t want to answer numerous questions because it “wouldn’t be good” for the defendant.

When looking over at Davis, he said: “Talk to your lawyer, man.

This dude is tripping”.

McDonald also told the court: “I don’t want to send him to prison, even though we don’t like each other.