Police responded to a possible robbery at Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles on West Manchester Avenue at 1:15 p.m., where they found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds, LAPD Cpt. said Kelly Muniz during a press conference on Monday evening.
Moore confirmed the victim was identified as Rakim Allen, also known as PnB Rock, during a Tuesday meeting with the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners.
“Just yesterday a high profile murder occurred at a local Southeast restaurant involving a musical artist by the name of PnB Rock,” Moore said.
“A Mr. Rakim Allen was apparently there with his girlfriend or a friend of his and as they are there enjoying a simple meal, [Allen] was brutally assaulted by an individual who we believe…came to the scene after a social media post of the artist and the woman accompanying him.”
Moore said a photo of the couple’s meal was posted on Instagram, with the location tagged. He said a black man attacked the rapper at the restaurant, demanding his property. PnB Rock “had a large amount of jewelry and other valuables,” Moore said.
After a verbal exchange, the suspect shot the victim multiple times and fled in a getaway car in an unknown direction, according to Muniz. The victim was taken to a local hospital and died at 1:59 p.m., according to Muniz. She said no one was in custody and there was very little information on the suspect at this point.
“Mr. PnB Rock was shot and killed, simply because of the jewelry and valuables he had on him,” Moore said. “Our investigation is ongoing. There were a large number of cameras and investigative leads that we will follow to solve this case.”
“His passing represents a huge loss for all of us,” the post read. “Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the Allen family at this difficult time. The safety of our employees and guests is our top priority. We have and will continue to keep our place of business as safe as possible. .”
The rapper’s death shocks the hip-hop community
The news of PnB Rock’s death sent shockwaves through the entire hip-hop community.
“This PNB Rock situation is crazy…I just did an interview with him a week ago where he detailed how someone tried to rob him in Los Angeles recently while he was out with his little girl. friend and her daughter. Now…this…smh. Pray for PNB Rock.”
Even New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy weighed in on the rapper’s death.
“Saddened by the passing of Rapper PnB Rock, who passed away earlier today due to a senseless act of gun violence,” the Governor tweeted. “PnB Rock was a star in the industry. We send our condolences to his friends and family during this time.”
The Philadelphia rapper was 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” reached #33. of the Billboard Hot 100. and “Dangerous” peaked at 31.
In 2019, he also collaborated with singer Layton Greene and rappers Lil Baby and the City Girls on “Leave Em Alone”, as well as Chance the Rapper and Ed Sheeran on “Cross Me”.
Her latest song, “Luv Me Again,” was released on September 2.