Nicki Minaj has led the conversation about the safety of rappers following the tragic death of PnB Rock.
In a press conference on Monday, Los Angeles Police Captain Kelly Muniz reported that a 30-year-old man was robbed and shot at Rosco’s House of Chicken ‘n Waffles in the city.
While Muniz did not name the victim, the editors of The Los Angeles Times have confirmed it was PnB Rock.
It was also claimed that The Rock, real name Rakim Allen, was at the restaurant with his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounhuang, who posted but later deleted an update on Instagram about the food.
On Twitter following the sad news, Nicki paid tribute to the rapper, with whom she worked on the 2019 track Fendi.
“Great pleasure to work with him. Condolences to his mother and family. It makes me feel so sick. Jesus,” she began.
However, Nicki encourages hip-hop stars to be extremely careful about what they post on social media, especially in relation to their location or home. The Anaconda hitmaker also mentioned the February 2020 death of Pop Smoke, whose property was targeted by thieves after he and a friend posted about gifts they had recently received.
“The people around these rappers benefit so much. It’s really time to start reminding them over and over again!!! At least try to put your feet down if you care! Tell them!” !! YOU ARE NOT LOVELY LIKE YOU THINK YOU ARE !!! YOU ARE THE HUNT!!!!! In a world full of predators!!!! What’s not clicking???!!! (sic)” The 39-year-old continued. “Yeah. Im saying what I want. As a rapper and a mom. I know firsthand how these guys feel after coming off the streets and being able to provide for their moms. My heart goes out to those kids.” It’s hurting for the moms who tried to do something better in their life!!!Educate ASAP!!!”
In the end, Nikki insists that she will continue to work to spread the message.
“It’s never the wrong time! If it saves a young rapper!!!!!! Just one!!!!! Then we’re done!!!!!!” He added.
However, fellow rapper Cardi B took a different approach, arguing that she was “highly suspicious” that people were viewing Sibounhuang’s Instagram page.
“He was in a bad place and people live outside plotting. To blame him for such a sad thing is very irresponsible and inconsistent. We must send nothing but love to him and his family at this time,” she tweeted.
No one has been arrested over the death of PNB Rock.
