PnB Rock Shot and Killed in Robbery Attempt in LA
It’s with a heavy heart that we report PnB Rock was shot and killed in a robbery attempt earlier today in Los Angeles. The Philadelphia rapper was dining inside of Roscoe’ Chicken and Waffles in South LA law enforcement reports.
Los Angles police Capt. Kelly Muniz said the shooting took place at 1:15 p.m. at the famous eatery on Main Street and Manchester Avenue. She would not identify the victim. PnB Rock, 30, whose real name is Rakim Allen, had been at the restaurant with his girlfriend. His girlfriend posted a location-tagged photo in a since-deleted Instagram post which may have led shooter to the restaurant.
Capt. Muniz said a suspect brandished a firearm inside the restaurant and demanded items from the victim, targeting his jewelry. A witness said, “He shot the victim and ran out the side door to a getaway car and then fled the parking lot.” Muniz said the victim was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead at 1:59 p.m.
PnB Rock gained popularity after releasing his hit single ‘Selfish’ peaking at No. 51 on the Billboard Charts. One of his biggest moments came alongside Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, when the two joined forces in 2016 for the victorious anthem “Everyday We Lit.” The song peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest-charting song for either artist.
Our prayers go out to PnB Rock’s friends and family…. he will be missed!
via LA Times