PnB Rock fatally shot during robbery at LA restaurant. Image via Twitter @raptv.
PnB Rock: Rapper fatally shot during robbery at LA restaurant
American rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles restaurant in Los Angeles.
PnB Rock fatally shot during robbery at LA restaurant. Image via Twitter @raptv.
American rapper Rakim Hasheem Allen, popularly known as PnB Rock, was fatally shot during a robbery at the Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles on Monday 12 September.
PNB ROCK FATALLY SHOT DURING ROBBERY
The Los Angeles Times reports that rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at the Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles on Monday 12 September. The rapper was only 30 years old at the time of his death.
According to the Los Angeles police Captain Kelly Muniz said a shooting took place at the restaurant but she did not identify the victim.
“He shot the victim and ran out the side door to a getaway car and then fled the parking lot,” said Muniz.
Muniz went on to say that the victim was rushed to hospital and pronounced dead at 13:59.
PnB Rock was dining with his girlfriend Steph Sibounheuang, who posted a location-tagged photo of them at the restaurant. She has since deleted the post. The Selfish hitmaker was reportedly targeted for his jewellery. Authorities believe social media posts, including one of a black gift bag tagged with his address, led the assailants to his location.
TMZ reported that the suspect is still on the loose but there’s surveillance video that may help police identify him.
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NICKI MINAJ WEIGHS IN: ‘LET’S EDUCATE’
Rapper Nicki Minaj paid tribute to PnB Rock and also shed light on gun violence. The Moment 4 Life hitmaker took to Twitter to question why people are still posting locations when going out.
“After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus,” she tweeted.
Nicki went on to say “let’s educate” as she reflected as being her mom herself. She also stated that the people around rappers gain so much.
“The ppl around these rappers gain so much. It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!!,” she tweeted.
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