In horrible news, "Welcome to the Party" rapper Pop Smoke was reportedly shot and killed just hours ago inside a home in the Hollywood Hills. The full story, as well as his friends' heartfelt reactions, inside.
Panamanian Brooklyn-born rapper Pop Smoke - real name Bashar Barakah Jackson - was killed during a home invasion this morning inside a house on Hercules Drive in the Hollywood Hill, according to TMZ.
Authorities told the site that there was a party or gathering at the house prior to the shooting. Neither the shooter(s), nor the motives, are known at this time.
Local media first reported a shooting at the 3,000 sqft home around 4:30am PST, stating that one man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. NBC Los Angeles said the victim later died at a hospital. The news also revealed that the 9-1-1 call came from someone on the east coast - a friend of someone inside the house.
Police said the 911 call came from the East Coast from a friend of someone who was inside the residence. Police did not provide more details regarding the call.
Los Angeles police did not immediately confirm the victim's identity.
No arrests were reported early Wednesday. Several people were questioned at the scene in the Mount Olympus area. Up to six people are sought in connection with the slaying, police said.
It was not immediately clear whether anything was taken during the home invasion.
The 20-year-old "Drive The Boat" rapper was renting the home from "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star, and John Mellancamp's daughter, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, who posted about the fatal invasion:
Pop Smoke was definitely on the come up. His album Meet The Woo, V.2 hit #7 on the Billboard chart just yesterday, "Welcome To The Party" - with a Nicki Minaj remix assist - is on constant rotation on the radio, and he garners over 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
He posted his last post on his Instagram several hours before the shooting:
He was also booked for upcoming festivals like Pharrell's Something In The Water festival in April, Rolling Loud in May, and his Meet The Wu tour that was set to kick off March 2nd. He's been performing for thousands of fans at multiple concerts, including one in Brooklyn - the Drip Concert - just this past Sunday.
Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, Justine Skye, Jason Mitchell and more have posted their shock and feelings about Pop Smoke's tragic death as well:
Our prayers and condolences go out to Bashar's family and loved ones at this time.
Photo: Pop Smoke's IG
source: theybf
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