Artists Mourn The Death of PnB Rock On Social Media
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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.
Aye all my Canada supporters I need y’all to spam @Drake so they can let me come perform out there 🙏🏽 I need to tap in wit Toronto and all other lit cities
— PnBRock (@PnBRock) September 10, 2022
drake posted an instagram story after the news of PnB Rock’s passing away 🥺🕊 pic.twitter.com/z4nCzJYbe7
— RENAISSANCE (@wateryonce) September 13, 2022
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.
Rip dawg you didn’t deserve that…. Every time I see one of my friends bleed out on camera or killed on camera, I feel a sick feeling I can’t even really explain… it puts me more and more back in survival mentality! pic.twitter.com/n9OntndgYb
— MeekMill (@MeekMill) September 13, 2022
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.”
After Pop Smoke there’s 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 🕊
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 13, 2022
The ppl around these rappers gain so much. It’s time to start really reminding them over & over!!! At least TRY to put your foot down if you CARE! Tell them!!! You’re not loved like you think you are!!! You’re prey!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!! https://t.co/wpfxtnkBU6
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 13, 2022
Yup. 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!!! https://t.co/9YFjbZfQWx
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 13, 2022
It’s never the wrong time! If it saves ONE YOUNG RAPPER!!!! JUST ONE!!!!! THEN WE’VE 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’all dumb fkng selves!!!!!
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 13, 2022
Y’all 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’all being ignorant than so be it!!! At least it’ll save lives. FOH
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 13, 2022
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.
I hadn’t even seen this. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 https://t.co/DCBrH6pT4A
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 13, 2022
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.
Pray for pnb rock….the man got family and kids smh God be with the man‼️
— OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) September 13, 2022
R.I.P PNB Rock Sending Prayers To His Family 🙏🏾
— QuavoYRN (@QuavoStuntin) September 13, 2022
I don’t even know what to say right now…
— IDK (@IDK) September 13, 2022
Sending love to PNB rocks family and loved ones 💔💔😢🙏🏾
— BIA (@BIABIA) September 13, 2022
R.I.P. PNB ROCK
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) September 13, 2022
R.I.P. PNB ROCK 🙏🏿 damn mane this is so sad
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) September 13, 2022
Damn man. RIP PNB Rock. So sad
— RUSS (@russdiemon) September 13, 2022
We are cursed as a race and culture smh Rip PNB Rock he was a super cool guy 🙏🏽😢
— CYHI (@CyhiOfficial) September 13, 2022
strength to our brother PNB. God protect his soul & protect his family
— Dr. Love (@questlove) September 12, 2022
Saddened by the passing of rapper PnB Rock, who died earlier today due to a senseless act of gun violence.
PnB Rock was a star in the industry. Sending our condolences to his friends and family during this time. pic.twitter.com/KfB6mvzOMN
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) September 13, 2022
Music venues in Philadelphia are paying tribute to PNB Rock after news of his death.
The Met Philly, TLA Philly, and The Fillmore: pic.twitter.com/bupJOyq47q
— Alex Holley (@AlexHolleyFOX29) September 13, 2022
R.I.P to @PnBRock 💔
I remember like yesterday 2016 you was the 1st big artist to put me on
You did songs with me before my deal
You put me on big stages & let me rock
You brought deals to me
Man you was a Sweet Sagittarius Always making sure everybody Eat
This hurts bro love you pic.twitter.com/lN74biJy1R— Queen Of Drill (@AsianDaBrattt) September 13, 2022
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