PnB Rock fatally shot at Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles in Los Angeles, police say
Police responded to a potential theft at Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles on West Manchester Avenue at 1:15 p.m., the place they discovered a sufferer with a number of gunshot wounds, LAPD Cpt. Kelly Muniz stated throughout a information convention Monday night.
Moore confirmed the sufferer was recognized as Rakim Allen, also called PnB Rock, throughout a Tuesday assembly with the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners.
“Just yesterday was a really high-profile homicide that occurred in a southeast space native restaurant involving a music artist by the title of PnB Rock,” Moore stated.
“A Mr. Rakim Allen was apparently there along with his girlfriend or a buddy of his and as they’re there having fun with a easy meal, [Allen] was brutally attacked by a person who, apparently, we imagine… got here to the placement after a social media posting of the artist and the girl accompanying him.”
Moore stated an image of the pair’s meal had been posted on Instagram, with the placement tagged. He stated a Black man attacked the rapper on the restaurant, demanding his property. PnB Rock “had an intensive quantity of bijou and different valuables,” Moore stated.
After a verbal change, the suspect shot the sufferer a number of occasions and fled in a getaway automotive in an unknown route, in response to Muniz. The sufferer was transported to a neighborhood hospital and died at 1:59 p.m., in response to Muniz. She stated nobody is in custody, and there’s little or no info on the suspect at this level.
“Mr. PnB Rock was shot and killed and misplaced his life there, merely over the jewellery and valuables that he had on his individual,” Moore stated. “Our investigation continues. There was an intensive quantity of cameras and investigative leads that we’ll observe to resolve this case.”
The iconic Los Angeles restaurant posted condolences to the rapper on its Facebook page.
“His passing represents an unlimited loss to every considered one of us,” the submit learn. “Our most heartfelt condolences, ideas, and prayers go to the Allen household at this tough time. The security of our workers and friends are our utmost precedence. We have and can proceed to maintain our place of work as protected as potential.”
Rapper’s demise shocks hip-hop neighborhood
News of PnB Rock’s demise despatched shockwaves all through the hip-hop neighborhood.
“He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mother & household. This makes me really feel so sick. Jesus,” rapper Nicki Minaj tweeted.
She additionally urged the hip-hop neighborhood in a series of tweets to look out for younger and upcoming artists who might have a goal on their again, particularly after deaths in recent times of different acts like Young Dolph, Pop Smoke and Nipsey Hussle.
“Pray for pnb rock … the person obtained household and children smh God be with the person!!” rapper Offset tweeted.
DJ Akademiks tweeted Monday that he had simply interviewed PnB Rock one week in the past.
“This PNB Rock state of affairs loopy.. i simply did a interview with him every week in the past the place he detailed how somebody tried to rob him in LA not too long ago whereas he was out along with his girlfriend and daughter. Now.. this.. smh. Pray for PNB Rock.”
Even New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy weighed in on the rapper’s demise.
“Saddened by the passing of rapper PnB Rock, who died earlier right now because of a mindless act of gun violence,” the governor tweeted. “PnB Rock was a star within the trade. Sending our condolences to his family and friends throughout this time.”
PnB Rock made waves on the finish of the 2010s with two albums between 2017 and 2019 — “Catch These Vibes” and “TrapStar Turnt PopStar.” Between 2016 and 2019, PnB Rock had eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which have been in 2019.
The Philadelphia rapper has been featured on hits like “Everyday We Lit” with fellow rapper YFN Lucci in 2017 and “Dangerous” with rapper Meek Mill and singer Jeremih in 2018. “Everyday We Lit” peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Dangerous” peaked at 31.
In 2019, he additionally collaborated with singer Layton Greene and rappers Lil Baby and the City Girls on “Leave Em Alone,” in addition to with Chance the Rapper and Ed Sheeran on “Cross Me.”
His newest track, “Luv Me Again,” was launched on September 2.