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RIP: PNB Rock Shot & Killed In LA

RIP: PNB Rock Shot & Killed In LA

Hot97 Staff
09/13/2022 12:00 AM EDT

Tragic news…

PnB Rock was shot and killed while dining at a Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles in South Los Angeles Monday afternoon.

LAPD says PnB Rock was being robbed of his jewelry while eating at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles. According to the report, the shooting happened around 1:15 p.m on Main Street and Manchester Avenue.

PnB Rock, who's real name is Rakim Allen, 30, was at the restaurant with his girlfriend, who posted their location on social media before the fatal shooting. The LA Times reports, that a suspect "brandished a firearm inside the restaurant and demanded items from the victim and that PnB Rock was targeted for his jewelry. "

Graphic videos of the aftermath of the shooting were seen online. PnB Rock was taken to a near by hospital, but didn't survive his injuries. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family and fans at this time.

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