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Celebrities, politicians, and fans mourn Philly rapper PnB Rock’s death

PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot multiple times Monday in Los Angeles while being robbed of his jewelry.

North Philadelphia native Rakim Allen, better known as PnB Rock, performing at the Met on North Broad Street.
North Philadelphia native Rakim Allen, better known as PnB Rock, performing at the Met on North Broad Street.Read moreED NEWTON
    by Rodrigo Torrejón
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Philadelphia native rapper PnB Rock was shot and killed Monday in Los Angeles in a robbery, setting off a wave of tributes from fans, Philadelphians and fellow musicians.

PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot multiple times Monday afternoon while being robbed of his jewelry, the Los Angeles Times reported. Allen, 30, was with his girlfriend at a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles, the Times reported.

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The “Selfish” rapper was mourned by countless fans, including Questlove, Nicki Minaj, and State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.