PnB Rock

2022 - 9 - 13

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Rapper PnB Rock shot at L.A. restaurant (Los Angeles Times)

The Philadelphia hip-hop artist, 30, was at a local branch of Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles when the shooting occurred.

He went on to collaborate with a bevy of artists, including Ed Sheeran and Chance the Rapper on “Cross Me.” 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. He told Paper Magazine he was inspired to make music at age 19 after hearing Drake’s decade-defining album “Take Care.” They also are checking surrounding businesses to see whether security systems captured any images of the suspect leaving on foot or in a vehicle. Sources told The Times that Rock was targeted for his jewelry. at the famous eatery on Main Street and Manchester Avenue.

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PnB Rock Has Reportedly Died After Being Shot, Robbed (Vulture)

Rapper PnB Rock has reportedly been taken to the hospital after being shot at a Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles. A source alleged to TMZ that ...

[According to PHL17 journalist Doc Louallen](https://twitter.com/LouallenDoc/status/1569449634153795585?s=20&t=K-JlbmO8ERw80aiQ7QAixA), Rock was still conscious and breathing when Los Angeles Police Department officers responded. [told the Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant) that Rock, born Rakim Allen, was shot multiple times and robbed of his jewelry shortly after 1 p.m. A police captain refused to identify Rock, but t [old the Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant) that the victim was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead at 1:59 p.m. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/12/pnb-rock-shot-roscoes-chicken-waffles/) [The Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant) [by TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/12/pnb-rock-shot-roscoes-chicken-waffles/), which posted a graphic video of the 30-year-old rapper in the restaurant. The Times reports that Rock had been dining at the restaurant with his girlfriend, who has since deleted an Instagram Story of their meal.

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Rapper PnB Rock Shot Dead in Los Angeles (Variety)

Rapper PnB Rock was shot dead Monday in Los Angeles as a result of a robbery attempt. The incident occurred inside the Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles ...

[PnB Rock](https://variety.com/t/pnb-rock/), some also speculated that the shooter was aware of the rapper’s location due to his girlfriend posting — and tagging Roscoe’s — on her Instagram story. His first independent release arrived with “Luv Me Again,” was just released on Sept. PnB Rock is a Philadelphia native who is best known for his 2016 breakout single “Selfish,” which peaked at No. Times reported](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant). to respond to a shooting resulting in life-threatening injuries. [PnB Rock](https://www.instagram.com/pnbrock/?hl=en) was shot today in Los Angeles as a result of a robbery attempt.

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PnB Rock's Death Mourned by Offset, Russ, Chika, Kyle & More: 'He ... (Billboard)

PnB Rock was fatally shot at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles on Monday (Sept. 12), when tributes from other rappers started pouring in.

PnB Rock was one of the first people i met out here. we was in first class then linked up in the studio afterwords and worked. Condolences to his mom & family. just was with bro a few weeks ago. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! [September 13, 2022] [Taz Taylor](https://www.billboard.com/artist/taz-taylor/) of [Internet Money](https://www.billboard.com/artist/internet-money/) shared on Twitter that he had recently linked up with Rock in the studio a few weeks back. To show waffles & some fried chicken????!” Minaj tweeted on Tuesday. [Russ](https://www.billboard.com/artist/russ/) — who collaborated with the late rapper on “Issues” from Rock’s [Billboard 200](https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/) No. Tributes for the “Selfish” MC started pouring onto social media. [shooting](https://www.billboard.com/t/shooting/) occurred at 1:23 p.m. [PnB Rock](http://billboard.com/music/pnb-rock) on Monday (Sept.

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PnB Rock Shot and Killed While Being Robbed in Los Angeles ... (Complex)

PnB Rock was killed in a South Los Angeles shooting while being robbed on Monday afternoon. Born Rakim Hasheem Allen, the Philadelphia native was 30 years ...

“His stage name refers to a street corner in the Philly neighborhood where he grew up, Pastorius and Baynton,” the outlet writes. His biggest hit, “Selfish,” came in 2016 and was included on his GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions mixtape the next year, eventually getting certified triple platinum. and that graphic footage circulating online showed him “fighting for his life.” Police told reporters the victim was pronounced dead at a hospital at 1:59 p.m. “The victim was sitting at a table eating with a female witness when he was approached by the suspect,” Los Angeles Police Capt. [PnB Rock](https://www.complex.com/tag/pnb-rock) was killed in a South [Los Angeles](http://www.complex.com/tag/los-angeles) shooting while being robbed on Monday afternoon. Times [reported](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant) the news and the LAPD confirmed to Complex that a victim was fatally shot.

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Rapper PnB Rock reportedly shot and killed at Los Angeles restaurant (USA TODAY)

Rapper PnB Rock, known for his 2016 hit song "Selfish," has reportedly died after being shot during a robbery at a Los Angeles restaurant. He was 30.

Rock and partner Stephanie Sibounheuang spent their Sunday attending a wedding together, according to posts on their Instagram stories. Times that a suspect showed a firearm inside the Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles and demanded items from the victim before shooting him and fleeing. 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart. The release featured guest appearance from Migos’ The victim was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead just before 2 p.m. [PnB Rock](https://www.pnbrockofficial.com/), best known for his 2016 hit song "Selfish," died Monday after being shot during a robbery at a Los Angeles restaurant, according to reports from the [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant) and [Rolling Stone.](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pnb-rock-killed-los-angeles-shooting-1234591298/) He was 30.

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PnB Rock has died, aged 30, following Los Angeles shooting (NME.com)

Rapper PnB Rock has reportedly died from injuries he sustained in a shooting in Los Angeles overnight (September 12). He was 30 years old.

everyone passing blame to everyone but the nigga who actually killed him……. [September 13, 2022] Condolences to his mom & family. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! Allen’s released his most recent single, ‘Luv Me Again’, earlier this month. The track peaked at 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. He signed a record label with Atlantic Records in 2015, releasing his third mixtape ‘RnB3’. He featured on This makes me so sick.” Los Angeles Police Department investigators are said to be examining security footage from inside the restaurant to identify the shooter and establish whether they fled on foot or in a vehicle. He was 30 years old. “[The suspect] shot the victim and ran out the side door to a getaway car and then fled the parking lot.” Muniz said.

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Rapper PNB Rock Has Died Following an Attempted Robbery (GQ Magazine)

The multi-platinum rapper/singer was dining with his girlfriend in Los Angeles when an assailant demanded his jewelry and shot him.

[a 2019 Billboard interview](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/pnb-rock-interview-trapstar-turnt-popstar-meek-mill-fetty-wap-8510599/), he spoke about receiving mail from a group of young girls while he was incarcerated, and how he made a point of keeping up with them as much as he could once he got out. His collaborative spirit helped regional stars find audiences [outside of their hometowns](https://twitter.com/RosecransVic/status/1569519406425972736), and even as his profile grew, he made a point of staying connected to rising artists. Throughout his career, Rock was in demand as a collaborator, working with a wide range of artists across genres and scenes. His final studio album, 2019’s TrapStar Turnt Pop Star, saw Rock explore his more hard-edged hip-hop side and his softer melodic sensibility on a sprawling double album that proved to be a commercial success. [reference](https://www.thefader.com/2016/06/23/pnb-rock-interview-philadelphia-selfish) Pastorius and Baynton, an intersection near where he grew up–but relocated to L.A. He leaves behind a legacy of effortlessly smooth hit singles that proved his easy command of the mic, as well as a history as an important dot connector for modern hip-hop.

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Nicki Minaj, Chika, and More React to News of PnB Rock's Death (Vulture)

Rapper PnB Rock reportedly died at age 30 after being shot and robbed in Los Angeles on September 12. Nicki Minaj, Chika, Denzel Curry, Kodak Black, ...

“He was such a pleasure to work with,” Nicki Minaj wrote in part. The 30-year-old rapper was reportedly eating at the restaurant with his girlfriend, who posted a since-deleted Instagram Story of the meal with a location tag for the restaurant. “he was gentle and kind with me, a newcomer and stranger.

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Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot at Roscoe's Chicken 'N Waffles in Los ... (CNN)

Police responded to a possible robbery at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles on West Manchester Avenue at 1:15 p.m., where they found a victim with multiple gunshot ...

She said no one is in custody, and there is very little on the suspect description at this point. She was unable to say what type of property the suspect demanded. The LAPD has not yet named the victim.

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PnB Rock fatally shot at Roscoe's Chicken 'N Waffles in Los Angeles ... (CNN)

Police responded to a possible robbery at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles on West Manchester Avenue at 1:15 p.m., where they found a victim with multiple gunshot ...

33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Dangerous" peaked at 31. She said no one is in custody, and there is very little on the suspect description at this point. "Everyday We Lit" peaked at No.

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Rapper PnB Rock Shot Dead at L.A. Restaurant After Photo Shared ... (Newsweek)

PnB Rock has died after being reportedly shot multiple times while eating at a Los Angeles restaurant, drawing shock from the rapper's fans online along ...

She later said during The [New York Times](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/new-york-times) DealBook Conference that [she changed her social media posting](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/06/style/kim-kardashian-west-kris-jenner-kanye-west-video.html) habits after being robbed. The LAPD [arrested](https://twitter.com/lapdhq/status/1281434256531570688?lang=en) the suspects later that summer. Leading up to his death, Pop Smoke, who was renting a Hollywood Hills home, had posted images to his [according to New York's Daily News](https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-pop-smoke-put-address-on-social-media-hours-before-murder-20200219-6uuxpbqqdjejbdbhog2cmsgxva-story.html). The culture is so trash." [was killed during a home invasion](https://www.newsweek.com/pop-smoke-dead-20-1488040) at his Los Angeles residence in February 2020. Twitter user @Peterpumping wrote in a tweet that "the same scenario happened with Pop smoke.

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Rapper PnB Rock Shot Dead During Robbery At Restaurant In Los ... (NDTV)

The police said that the attacker, who was brandishing a gun, demanded items from PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Allen.

this PNB Rock situation crazy.. Pray for PNB Rock.— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) The police captain added that the victim was shot after a verbal exchange during the robbery. Rapper PnB Rock was shot during a robbery attempt at a restaurant in Los Angeles, the United States. Pray for PNB Rock," tweeted DJ Akademiks. It quoted the police as saying that Mr Rock was targeted for his jewellery.

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US rapper PnB Rock shot dead during a robbery while dining in Los ... (The Star Online)

motive is reported to be robbery.Rapper PnB Rock died Monday (Sept 12) after being shot while dining with his girlfriend at a restaurant in Los Angeles.

Police are scouring security surveillance video from the restaurant and surrounding businesses in hopes of identifying the perpetrator. In the video, Rock could be seen moving, but barely. Rock was rushed to the hospital but pronounced dead at 1.59pm, Muniz told the Times.

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Rapper PnB Rock dies aged 30 after being shot in robbery (Crow River Media)

Rapper PnB Rock - real name Rakim Hasheem Allen - has died aged 30 after being shot during a robbery in a Los Angeles restaurant on Monday (12.09.22).

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Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot while dining in LA restaurant (Rappler)

The 30-year-old rapper was killed inside a restaurant after a robbery.

Trap rapper PnB Rock is known for his 2015 debut single “Fleek” and “Selfish.” The Philadelphia artist also collaborated with Ed Sheeran and Chance The Rapper for “Cross Me,” which was part of Sheeran’s No. The rapper was rushed to a nearby hospital after a CPR attempt, but was pronounced dead shortly after. The girlfriend had posted a now-deleted photo of their food and their location on Instagram prior to the incident.

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PnB Rock: Rapper shot dead in LA waffle house in suspected robbery (BBC News)

Tributes flood in for the 30-year-old musician after he is reportedly killed in an armed robbery.

Condolences to his mom & family. He was such a pleasure to work with. She tweeted that it was "highly unlikely" that the suspects had tracked them online and that it was "irresponsible and inconsiderate" to blame Stephanie for "something so tragic". To show waffles & some fried chicken????! Pray for PNB Rock.— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) this PNB Rock situation crazy..

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Rapper PnB Rock killed after being shot multiple times at Los ... (NBC News)

LOS ANGELES — Rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot in a robbery Monday, authorities said. The 30-year-old musician, whose real name is Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot ...

The newspaper reported said the rapper's father and uncle were killed when he was a child. He flashed a white, jewel-encrusted watch in the social media post that was published Monday afternoon. The shooter fled in a vehicle; it's not clear if was behind the wheel, they said. "Sending our condolences to his friends and family during this time." To many, Rakim Allen was a great friend. He was also a wonderful father to two beautiful little girls," the label said.

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Rapper PnB Rock Fatally Shot in Los Angeles Restaurant (Bloomberg)

Los Angeles (AP) -- Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery in South Los Angeles, according to police and his representatives.

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Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock fatally shot in Los Angeles restaurant ... (Metro Philadelphia)

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery in South Los Angeles, according to police and his representatives.

The suspect took some items from the victim and fled in a car that had been waiting in the parking lot, Lee said. Officer Jeff Lee, an LAPD spokesperson, said the suspect brandished a gun and demanded items from the victim. A graphic video reportedly taken at the scene shows PnB Rock laying in a pool of blood on the restaurant’s floor.

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Rapper PnB Rock Is Killed in Robbery in South Los Angeles (The New York Times)

Atlantic Records described the killing of the Philadelphia rapper, whose name was Rakim Allen, as a “senseless loss.”

The following summer, PnB Rock appeared on Ed Sheeran’s [“Cross Me”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5n9emOr7SQ) alongside Chance the Rapper. [“Dangerous,”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stcIiJbwpio) a collaboration with Meek Mill and Jeremih, reached No. The rapper said he was not superstitious but intentionally kept a low profile while in Los Angeles. 51 [on the Billboard Hot 100 chart](https://www.billboard.com/artist/pnb-rock/). Fans noted that the day before he was shot, he had posted photos on Instagram showing a stack of cash and a gift bag label with his Los Angeles address. “People can’t say I’m a rapper, but I don’t feel like I’m a singer either. “Where I’m from, we like sneaky criminals,” he said on Monday at the address of Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles in South Los Angeles. He was also a wonderful father to two beautiful little girls.” “To many, Rakim Allen was a great friend. The police did not immediately identify the victim by name, but A spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Police Department said early Tuesday that the shooting occurred at 1:15 p.m.

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Rapper PnB Rock Died After Being Shot at Los Angeles Restaurant (Today.com)

Police received a call shortly after 1 p.m. PT about the incident, and the 30-year-old rapper, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was inside the ...

[in a tweet on Monday](https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1569506356373372928) that Rock “was such a pleasure to work with. Such a talent, was a pleasure to work on Cross Me with him, thoughts are with his family and friends, very sad day x," wrote Sheeran. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," the statement read. PnB Rock hailed from Philadelphia and was best known for his hit songs "Fleek" and "Selfish." The duo's single “Everyday We Lit," peaked at the No. 12 and later pronounced dead, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to NBC News.

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Tamika Mallory Says Economics, Poverty to Blame for PnB Rock's ... (TMZ)

Tamika Mallory says there's an underlying problem that explains why PnB Rock was murdered in cold blood -- and, to her, it all has to do with economics.

Lots of roots to this problem, no doubt ... a longstanding issue in underserved communities, which Tamika says has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. Essentially, she says we as a society -- but especially our government -- have to examine what circumstances led to Tamika Mallory Says Economics, Poverty to Blame for PnB Rock's Murder and she's pretty passionate about her position. Tamika Mallory Economics, Poverty to Blame ...

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