US rapper shot in his own apartment - 50 cents mourns him

The rap scene shakes a tragedy from the United States. The aspiring rapper Pop Smoke was shot in Los Angeles - he released his album just a few days ago.

• Pop Smoke is apparently dead.
• The aspiring US rapper is said to have been shot in Los Angeles .
• He is said to have been pronounced dead in the hospital.

Los Angeles - US rapper Pop Smoke has been shot in Los Angeles, according to media reports. Police said an emergency call for a burglary in the Hollywood Hills was received early Wednesday morning (local time). Two strangers are said to have entered the rapper's house around 4:30 a.m. Accordingly, at least one of the alleged perpetrators would have worn a mask and a firearm.

Attack on Pop Smoke: Young rapper does not survive shots

When the officers arrived, Pop Smoke, whose real name was Bashar Barakah Jackson, was found with gunshot wounds . He was then declared dead in the hospital. According to the tabloid "TMZ", a party or similar should have taken place in his house the evening before. On Tuesday evening, Pop Smoke posted a photo in his Instagram story that shows him in the pool of his property.

The rapper posed on Instagram less than 20 hours before his death.

© Screenshot Instagram / realpopsmoke

Pop Smoke shot in his own apartment - 50 cents in deep sadness

Just a few days ago, the rising musician had released his album "Meet The Woo, V.2", with which the 20-year-old immediately hit number seven on the US billboard charts. Shortly after the reports, there was speculation about the motives for the deed.

Rapper Nicki Minaj suspects low motives for the perpetrators. 37-year-old wrote on Instagram: “The Bible tells us that jealousy is as cruel as the grave. Incredible. Rest in peace, pop. "Rapper 50 Cent wrote on Twitter:" No success without jealousy, betrayal comes from those who are close to you. Rest in peace".

No such thing as success with out jealousy, treachery comes from those who are close. RiP pic.twitter.com/5Ej7ZHTc10

The relationship between the perpetrator and the victim is not yet known. Pop Smoke was born in New York in July 1999. His mother is originally from Panama, his father is Jamaican.

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