I’m Det. Greg Kading, expert on the multiple investigations into the murders of Tupac and Biggie. AMA!

Did Suge Knight had any knowledge of the possibility of Tupac getting shot?

Not beforehand, but he knew who did it immediately after.

Did he off the dude? And why did he go after Biggie?

Suge had nothing to do with Tupac's murder. Biggie was retaliation.

No, I'm asking if he anything to do with the dude who killed Pac. Like did Suge have anything to do with his death?

No. Orlando Anderson, Tupac's killer, was killed in an unrelated gang shootout about 18 months later. However, Suge put a green light against Orlando's entire gang, the Southside Crips.

Why didn't he go after Pac's killer?

In the gang culture, it's not as easy as one might think to hunt down and kill an individual. You go after the gang, especially when multiple members of the gang were responsible. Orlando knew he was a target, which makes getting at him that much more difficult.

Why did you decide to become an expert on this particular murder?

It was a natural progression...as the investigator assigned to look into Biggies murder, I was able to learn about both murders.

Should cheese go on top or underneath the sauce on a pizza?

It works either way IMO

So... Who do you think killed Tupac?

I dont think:) I know. Tupac was shot and killed by Orlando Anderson. There were at least four other co-conspirators.

Then why wasn't he charged?

Good question. Unfortunately, by the time we had factual proof, Orlando was already dead from an unrelated gang shooting

So... who do you know killed Biggie?

Suge Knight hired a gang member named Wardell "Poochie" Fouse.

Was it a retaliation thing? How closely connected were the shootings? I was a huge 2pac fan and at the time was convinced Biggy had arranged it. After Biggy was killed, I became convinced that it was Puff who had had them both offed as a way to further his career. 16-17 Yr old me was very much on the 2pac side haha

Biggie was absolutely retaliation for Tupac's murder, so the murders are definitely linked. Big had nothing to do with any of it outside of the war of words with Tupac.

But from the trailer to your show, it suggests that behind all the words, they were still friends. Is this true? That would actually be kinda nice.

They started out as friends. After Tupac was beaten and shot at the Quad Studios in NY, they fell out and Pac went to jail. Once Pac signed on with Suge, reconciliation wasn't going to happen.

Ah man. I knew they started out as friends... But I was kinda hoping that things like "Hit 'em up" was just marketing for a moment there

The beef was real, as was the war of words, however the media certainly helped fuel the fire.

Had you ever listened to their music and/or identified as a fan before this investigation?

To be honest, I knew of them, but I was not a rap music fan. Since becoming involved, I've learned to appreciate their music, as well as the genre.

Do you think this investigation has affected the music industry? If yes, how so?

Absolutely. These were legends in the industry. When they were killed, I think that made the beefs so real that people were dying, and gave everybody pause. And we can only imagine how big they would be today.

Hi Greg, I’ve read Murder Rap and also watched the Doc too. Very insightful. Seeing as Suge is already in prison can charges now be brought against him for having Biggie killed? Also, how has Puff Daddy got away with it all this time?

In theory, Suge could be charged. But in practicality, it will never happen. Same with Puffy. Puffy has made very good use of his lawyers over the years to insulate him from interrogation.

Ahh I see. Was Orlando Anderson in the MGM the night 2Pac got shot to basically bait him and Death Row into a fight?

I’ve heard stories about Orlando before both his and 2Pac’s murders and it sounds like he was WILD in the streets.

He was not there to bait anybody. He was in Vegas with his crew, which was common for them to go there for the fights. He was already a suspect in other murders, and had a reputation for being a shooter in his gang. And when he was killed, he took two more people with him.

How do you feel about Josh Duhamel playing you on Unsolved?

Its crazy...hes such a good guy and so committed to getting it right. Im so proud and honored by him and the entire cast.

What is it like to see your stories/life come to life in a show?

Surreal. I'm so thankful to all of the people who supported the telling of this story. I think the public will finally get what they've been looking for for over 20 years.

What kind of relationship did you have with either Tupac's or Biggie's family throughout your investigation?

I did not have direct interaction with them during the investigation. I came to know them afterwards. After I retired, I formed a friendship with Voletta Wallace, as well as Tupac's cousin, William Lesane, and brother, Mopreme, who assisted with Unsolved.

In your opinion, how seriously should people take Diddy's involvement in these murders? It's more than public knowledge that Crips and Keffe D were involved, but the money and motive had to start somehwere

It's important to understand the nuances of Puffy's involvement. His association with the Crips exacerbated an already problematic conflict between him and Suge Knight. Puffy was in fear for his life. Understanding that helps explain whatever actions he may have taken.

What were the motives behind the shootings?

Ongoing beefs between multiple factions of Bad Boy and Death Row.

What's the juiciest piece of evidence you've uncovered?

The confessions of the murderers.

Who's confession? We all know Suge was part of Biggie's death...

Keffe D for Tupac's murder, and Suge's baby mama, "Theresa Swann," for Biggie's murder.

So how come Suge was never brought up on charges?

Due to the fact that the shooter is dead, and Suge's baby mama and co-conspirator cannot be forced to testify against him, it leaves the case un-prosecutable.

Isn't he in jail right now? Didn't he kill someone with his car?

Suge is in jail awaiting trial for running over and killing Terry Carter in Compton.

Has anyone come to you confessing to the crime? Or have you been led down false paths?

Yes. We have confessions for both murders. However, there were A LOT of false paths over the years.

What proof did you find later that you wish you uncovered earlier?

As time goes on, more and more people are corroborating what we already know. Since I went public with our findings, more people associated with these cases have come forward, some privately and some publicly, who wouldn't have before.

Is your public findings something that can be read online somewhere?

My book, Murder Rap, and our documentary, also called Murder Rap (which is on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, etc.), and also the current BET series called "Death Row Chronicles," which premiered last night and continues airing tonight and tomorrow. All of which substantiates what you'll see in Unsolved.

Did you watch the show with Ice-T of who killed Biggie and Tupac? And if so, how accurate was it? Were you on that?

It was very superficial. They seemed more interested in shock value than facts. Furthermore, they completely lied about my "failure to appear" in their show.

What was their reason they didn't put you on the show?

I couldn't make it to set the day that they wanted me, and then they weren't willing to reschedule.

Why do you think it's taken so long for these cases to be solved?

Several reasons, but mostly lack of cooperation by witnesses, particularly Suge Knight.

What would the investigators need today to be able to close the case? Do you think the case will ever be closed?

The cases are "solved" but are un-prosecutable. Most of the co-conspirators in both murders are dead.

What was the most pivotal moment in your investigation?

The confession of Duane "Keffe D" Davis to the murder of Tupac.

What was the motive behind Tupac’s killing? I know you said Biggie was killed out of retaliation.

My apologies if you’ve answered this already.

It was the culmination of an ongoing beef between CEOs, rappers, and their affiliated gangs, that was triggered that night by the fight between Tupac and Orlando Anderson at the MGM.

What was your biggest takeaway after working on this case?

How both complicated and simple it was at the same time. And how both murders were so unnecessary and senseless.

Who had the better rhymes?

They had different styles IMO, so its hard to draw a comparison. Biggies flow was sick, but Pacs content was deeper

Was there any sort of LAPD cover-up from Det. Poole's initial investigation of the case?

No. There were multiple inquiries into that theory by multiple agencies, including the FBI. No evidence was discovered to support Poole's theory. Even Poole eventually changed his position.

Are you still in touch with the families of Tupac and Biggie?

Mopreme was on set during filming of Unsolved. And I stay in touch with Pac's cousin William Lesane. I speak to Voletta Wallace (Biggie's mother) occasionally.

Do you think the murders are connected?

Absolutely. If Tupac hadn't been killed, Biggie wouldn't have been, either.

With the murders being so well-known and culturally important, was it hard to go into it without bias?

Not at all. I had been conducting gang murder investigations for years. We always treated victims as victims. However, being high-profile celebrity murders brought new challenges.

What was your relationship with the families, especially Voletta?

I got to know Voletta on a personal level..shes a beautiful and graceful human being...shes also a victim of all this. She was my primary motivation in the case.

There have been a lot of documentaries and movies about Biggie & Tupac and the murders. What do you think is the most unique aspect of Unsolved compared to those?

It's an entirely different way of telling the story. It's not a biopic and it's not a documentary. It tells the story of Biggie and Tupac's friendship, which has never really been told before. And it goes inside both of the investigations, whereas most projects have always been on the outside of that. And we also had the luxury of having 10 hours to tell this story, as opposed to just one film.

What do you think of all the conspiracy theories out there? Do you think they're keeping the case open?

The public will always be fascinated with conspiracy theories. However, the purpose of an investigation is to dismantle false theories, which we did. The cases are internally solved, but because they can't be prosecuted, it's the public's perception that they aren't solved.

How do you mean internally solved? Like yep, they got murdered alright or there’s a prime suspect?

Investigators have conclusive evidence. However, due to the time that's passed and the deaths of most of the co-conspirators, the cases can't practically be prosecuted. So the cases are now archived.

How did you first become involved in the tv/entertainment world?

After the Murder Rap documentary, I was approached by the creator of Unsolved, who wanted to collaborate on the project.

Why should people watch Unsolved?

Because it rocks! Also, the story has NEVER been told like this before. Its always been documentaries...this is entirely different.

Should I watch Unsolved? How accurate is the depiction of the story as compared to others?

It's incredibly accurate. Of course, some dramatic license has to be taken to compress 20 years into 10 episodes. Everybody was committed to getting it right, and I was on set most of the days.

Should I watched Unsolved?

Yes. Over and over again.

Did you read the book "Great fucken adventures on Mars yet"?

nope....Im ordering it now!