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UPDATE: 8:34 P.M- PnB Rock has reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in an alleged robbery attempt according to The L.A. Times . He has passed away at the age of 30. May he rest in peace.
The Philadelphia native whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot while dining at 1:23 p.m., Video shared to social media of a suspected witness to the shooting identified the attack as a robbery related to the rapper’s jewelry.
TMZ seems to confirm this theory, as no one else in the restaurant was reportedly targeted according to KTLA
Prayers from fellow artist and fans have poured in following the circulation of a disturbing video of the aftermath of the shooting on Twitter
PnB Rock spoke previously with DJ Akademiks about situations where he felt people were attempting to harm him only one week before todays incident.
This is a developing story and we will keep you updated as reports come in.
The thoughts and concern of the entire Kiss FM is with PNB Rock and his loved ones.