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US rapper Pop Smoke has reportedly been killed.
The rising musician, real name Bashar Barakah Jackson, was 20.
TMZ reports that Smoke was shot and killed during an apparent home invasion robbery at the rapper’s home in the Hollywood Hills in the early hours of this morning (February 19). The outlet cites law enforcement sources, claiming that two men broke into Smoke’s house.
TMZ also reports that Smoke was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood where he was pronounced dead.
Pop Smoke released his second mixtape, ‘Meet The Woo Vol. 2’, earlier this month.
This is a developing story, check back for further updates.
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