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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Rapper PnB Rock Dead at 30 After Shooting at Roscoe's (TMZ)

Rapper PnB Rock has died after he was shot while eating at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles with his girlfriend. The "Selfish" rapper was pronounced dead at an ...

PnB Rock moved to L.A. from Philadelphia after signing a record deal with Atlantic Records following his 2014 debut mixtape. A source connected to the restaurant tells us the shooter appeared to have targeted PnB in a robbery ... area hospital Monday, where he was rushed just minutes after the shooting. PnB Rock Dead at 30 After Shooting at Roscoe's Rapper PnB Rock Dead at 30 After Shooting at Roscoe's

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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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Philadelphia Rapper PnB Rock Killed After Being Shot 'Multiple ... (Rolling Stone)

PnB Rock was killed while dining at a Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles location with his girlfriend in South Los Angeles, police reported.

[Fleek](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI8z8o6Q4n0)” was a national introduction to the rapper’s unique melodic flow, while his follow-up “ [Selfish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sczx0Xztd4)” reached No. Along with his sultry take on the genre, the rapper also used his platform to explore the systemic ills in his native Philadelphia, as evidenced on his introspective 2014 track, “ [My City Needs Something](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0_eTIpEaog).” In 2019, PnB collaborated with Ed Sheeran and Chance The Rapper on “Cross Me,” a groovy electropop single off Sheeran’s fourth studio album, [No.6 Collaborations Project](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/ed-sheeran-no-6-collaborations-project-859501/). Later that year, he joined Nicki Minaj on “ [Fendi,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gIcVVVN8O0)” a syrupy Murda Beatz-produced single that helped promote Minaj’s Fendi Prints On fashion collection. lifestyle, adding, “I’m not going to put myself in those situations ‘cause I know what happens in those situations.” “The suspect removed some items from the victim then entered a waiting vehicle and fled the scene.” His debut single “ But he sat and stayed with his girlfriend. “Celebrities come here all the time, but they usually get their food and leave. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the 30-year-old Philadelphia rapper, real name Rakim Allen, was killed after being shot “multiple times” at the Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles location on Manchester Boulevard during the course of a robbery shortly at roughly 1:15 p.m. As of now, LAPD officials haven’t named a suspect in the shooting — but sources previously told the Times that PnB may have been targeted for his jewelry. PnB was reportedly at Roscoe’s with his girlfriend, with social media users noting she had shared a geotagged image of her food to Instagram in a since-deleted post, He was so young.”

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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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Rapper shot dead after lover's Insta post (NEWS.com.au)

A unassuming social media post might have led a shooter to an American rapper who was fatally shot just minutes later.

Sun, describing the victim as a Black male. There is no information on a suspect at this time, but a source told TMZ that Allen seemed to be the target as no one else in the restaurant was shot or assaulted. “Hope PNB” was trending on the social media site. Allen was with his girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang, who posted a now-deleted photo on her Instagram story in which the location of the restaurant was tagged. “The victim was transported in unknown condition at this time.” “Officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Manchester Ave,” the LAPD told The U.S.

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PnB Rock Reportedly Shot In Los Angeles (Stereogum)

PnB Rock has reportedly been shot. According to TMZ, the Philadelphia rapper was shot in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon at a Roscoe's House Of Chicken 'N ...

In 2019, Rock was featured on Ed Sheeran’s “Cross Me.” Some graphic footage of the rapper made its way onto social media, with TMZ writing that “the video shows Rock still moving, but it’s possible he may have taken a turn for the worse.” The outlet also said the the shooter “took jewelry off PnB and then fled.” He was 30. PnB Rock Dead At 30 After Being Shot In Los Angeles

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PnB Rock Shot Dead in Los Angeles (Pitchfork)

The 30-year-old Philadelphia rapper was the victim of a robbery at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles.

In 2020 he shared a “Ordinary,” a collaboration with Pop Smoke, and in 2021, “Rose Gold” with King Von. Allen’s father was murdered when he was three years old; his uncle, a father-figure, when he was 15. [PnB Rock](https://pitchfork.com/artists/34171-pnb-rock/) was shot dead today (September 12) in a robbery attempt at a restaurant in Los Angeles, the [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant) and [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/12/rapper-pnb-rock-dead-dies-shot-shooting-roscoes/) report.

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PnB Rock Dead at 30 After Shooting at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles ... (Billboard)

Rapper PnB Rock was reportedly shot at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles restaurant in the Inglewood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday (Sept. 12).

“That sh– is a lot of pressure — I can’t lie, it was starting to get to me,” he admitted of creating an album after generating so much buzz. [told ](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/pnb-rock-interview-trapstar-turnt-popstar-meek-mill-fetty-wap-8510599/) [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/pnb-rock-interview-trapstar-turnt-popstar-meek-mill-fetty-wap-8510599/) at the time. [PnB Rock](http://billboard.com/music/pnb-rock) was shot at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant in the Inglewood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday (Sept. Earlier in the day, Rock’s girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang, posted and since deleted a photo of the duo’s Roscoe’s meal to her Instagram Stories, as screenshotted and shared by TMZ. I put in work and now it’s my time,” he While the Los Angeles Police Department hadn’t yet identified the 30-year-old “I Like Girls” rapper as the victim when reached by Billboard, but police confirmed that a shooting occurred at the restaurant at 1:23 p.m.

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PnB Rock Reportedly Taken to Hospital After Being Shot, Robbed (Vulture)

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

[According to PHL1 7journalist 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 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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Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot during robbery at South LA restaurant ... (ABC News)

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock, 30, was fatally shot Monday afternoon during a robbery at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles, sources told ABC ...

"The suspect then shot the victim multiple times, and removed property and then left the location in a getaway car." "What occurred was the victim, along with a female witness, were in this area eating at a restaurant when they were approached by at least one suspect, who brandished a firearm and demanded property from the victim," LAPD Capt. According to the LAPD, the victim and a woman were eating in the restaurant when they were approached by at least one suspect who pulled a firearm demanding property.

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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 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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PnB Rock shot dead at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles restaurant (Daily Mail)

The 30-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was geo-tagged in a social media post by his girlfriend, which was subsequently deleted from ...

Rest In Peace to the fallen. Offset wrote, 'Pray for pnb rock….the man got family and kids smh God be with the man,' while Juice Wayne said, 'PnB Rock really died because of the greed of bummy a** n*****. [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-09-12/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-l-a-restaurant) that there was a shooting at the eatery - which is located at Main Street and Manchester Avenue - at around 1 p.m. Muniz did not confirm the name of the victim. The latest: PnB Rock, 30, was shot to death Monday during a robbery at a Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles, police said PnB Rock was shot to death Monday during a robbery at a Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in South

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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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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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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.

I’m just so upset, I’m sorry. Condolences to his mom & family. He featured on YFN Lucci‘s 2017 song ‘Everyday We Lit’, landing at at Number 33 on the same chart. He signed a record label with Atlantic Records in 2015, releasing his third mixtape ‘RnB3’. 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.

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Celebrities, politicians and fans mourn Philly rapper PnB Rock's death (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot multiple times Monday in Los Angeles while being robbed of his jewelry, the L.A. Times reported.

Allen, 30, was with his girlfriend at a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles, the Times reported. [Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock shot and killed in LA: What we know and what we don’t know](https://www.inquirer.com/news/pnb-rock-shot-death-updates-stephanie-sibounheuang-20220913.html) [PnB Rock was shot and killed Monday in Los Angeles in a robbery](https://www.inquirer.com/news/pnb-rock-rakim-allen-shot-los-angeles-20220912.html), setting off a wave of tributes from fans, Philadelphians and fellow musicians.

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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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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 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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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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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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Social media post may have tipped off attacker before rapper PnB ... (ABC News)

Rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at a South Los Angeles restaurant where police believe a social media post may have tipped the assailant ...

He had spoken about the gang culture in Los Angeles and how robberies of rappers were becoming common in the city in a recent interview, calling criminals "bold". The assailant took some items from the victim and fled in a car that was waiting in the parking lot, said Officer Jeff Lee, a police spokesperson. Rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at a South Los Angeles restaurant where police believe a social media post may have tipped the assailant to his location.

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