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Artists Mourn The Death of PnB Rock On Social Media
Hip-hop artists are collectively mourning the death of rapper PnB Rock, who was fatally shot on Monday afternoon in Los Angeles.
PnB Rock's rap peers are coming together to mourn his death. Rock, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was fatally shot on Monday afternoon (September 12) at a Los Angeles Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant while dining with his girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang.
Following the news of the rapper's death, rap artists have rallied together to mourn the loss, including Meek Mill, 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj and Drake. In one of his final tweets, Rock spoke of the latter, calling for fans to "spam Drake" so he could perform in Toronto.
Meek Mill shared a video of the "Selfish" rapper performing, referencing the disturbing clip of him lying in a pool of his blood after being shot at Roscoe's.
\u201cRip dawg you didn\u2019t deserve that\u2026. Every time I see one of my friends bleed out on camera or killed on camera, I feel a sick feeling I can\u2019t even really explain\u2026 it puts me more and more back in survival mentality!\u201d— MeekMill (@MeekMill) 1663048063
Nicki Minaj openly berated that Rock's location was shared on Instagram prior to his shooting, citing the 2020 death of drill rapper Pop Smoke. When some followers attempted to challenge Minaj on her thoughts, she doubled down, tweeting, "Ima say what I want. As a RAPPER & as a MOTHER. I know 1st hand how these guys feel coming from the streets then being able to provide for their moms."
\u201cAfter Pop Smoke there\u2019s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus. #SIP #PnbRock \ud83d\udd4a\u201d— Nicki Minaj (@Nicki Minaj) 1663034450
\u201cThe ppl around these rappers gain so much. It\u2019s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You\u2019re not loved like you think you are!!! You\u2019re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What\u2019s not clicking???!!!\u201d— Nicki Minaj (@Nicki Minaj) 1663035110
\u201cYup. Ima say what I want. As a RAPPER & as a MOTHER. I know 1st hand how these guys feel coming from the streets then being able to provide for their moms. My heart is hurting for the MOTHERS OF THESE KIDS that tried to make something better of their lives!!! LETS EDUCATE ASAP!!!\u201d— Nicki Minaj (@Nicki Minaj) 1663039156
\u201cIt\u2019s never the wrong time! If it saves ONE YOUNG RAPPER!!!! JUST ONE!!!!! THEN WE\u2019VE DONE OUR JOBS!!!!! I spoke on losing our own @ the VMAS!!!! Enough is enough!!!! MY GOD. IDGAF about no fkng hate tweets!!!! Go fuck y\u2019all dumb fkng selves!!!!!\u201d— Nicki Minaj (@Nicki Minaj) 1663039281
\u201cY\u2019all r not the ones that be bawling crying after you just worked with or just spoke to ONE OF YOUR OWN!!!!! I BELONG TO THIS SHIT. IMA FKNG SPEAK ON IT!!!! If it gets attention from y\u2019all being ignorant than so be it!!! At least it\u2019ll save lives. FOH\u201d— Nicki Minaj (@Nicki Minaj) 1663039394
Nicki also shared one of Rock's final interviews with DJ Akademiks, where the now-deceased rapper spoke on encountering robbery attempts while living in LA.
Last week, the rapper released a song titled “Luv Me Again,” which was produced by D.A. Got That Dope. At the beginning of the year, Rock released a project called SoundCloud Daze. He leaves behind two daughters, Milan Allen and Xuri Lee.
Read additional memoriams for PnB Rock below.
\u201cI don\u2019t even know what to say right now\u2026\u201d— IDK (@IDK) 1663037565
\u201cWe are cursed as a race and culture smh Rip PNB Rock he was a super cool guy \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude22\u201d— CYHI (@CYHI) 1663032399
\u201cSaddened by the passing of rapper PnB Rock, who died earlier today due to a senseless act of gun violence.\n\nPnB Rock was a star in the industry. Sending our condolences to his friends and family during this time.\u201d— Governor Phil Murphy (@Governor Phil Murphy) 1663036467
\u201cMusic venues in Philadelphia are paying tribute to PNB Rock after news of his death. \n\nThe Met Philly, TLA Philly, and The Fillmore:\u201d— Alex Holley (@Alex Holley) 1663069387
\u201cR.I.P to @PnBRock \ud83d\udc94\nI remember like yesterday 2016 you was the 1st big artist to put me on\nYou did songs with me before my deal\nYou put me on big stages & let me rock\nYou brought deals to me\nMan you was a Sweet Sagittarius Always making sure everybody Eat\nThis hurts bro love you\u201d— 2/24 \ud83d\udd25 (@2/24 \ud83d\udd25) 1663043877
