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Diddy has always denied any involvement in Tupac’s shootingCredit: Getty

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Pac was shot on Sept 7, 1996, as he rode in a car with Suge Knight in Las VegasCredit: Getty

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Keefe D has been arrested and charged with the murderCredit: Getty

Representatives for Diddy did not comment when asked about the allegations – but previously Combs has dismissed claims he was involved in Tupac’s death as “nonsense”.

The U.S. Sun can reveal how the Compton gangster – real name  – has made the allegation in his book, in social media interviews – and even in a secret police interview with LAPD.

Another former gangster from the era – James McDonald – previously known as  – has also confirmed to The U.S. Sun he heard rumors about Diddy and others at Death Row putting a price on Suge and Tupac’s head – as the New York-based rap artist was terrified of the record label boss.

In an exclusive interview, James, who used to work as a security enforcer for Death Row Records, said “everyone had a price on their head” at the time, as the war between the Bad Boy Records on the East Coast and Death Row Records on the West, heated up.