The music world was shocked by the tragic news of rapper PnB Rock’s untimely death in September 2022. The artist, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen, was shot dead in front of his girlfriend inside a Los Angeles restaurant by a masked gunman.
Now, justice has been served as the father who sent his 17-year-old son to carry out the killing has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison. Freddie Trone, 42, had denied ordering his son to commit the murder, but he was found guilty of murder, robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery.
Another defendant, Tremont Jones, was also convicted in connection to the crime and sentenced to 12 years in prison. The tragic and senseless murder of PnB Rock has left a lasting impact on his loved ones and the music community.
PnB Rock, who was born in Philadelphia in 1991, had risen to fame with hits like “Selfish” and had collaborated with artists such as Ed Sheeran. His final song, “Luv Me Again,” was released just two days before his death.
Tributes poured in from fellow artists like Drake and Nicki Minaj, who praised PnB Rock’s talent and character. The loss of such a promising artist has left a void in the music industry, but his legacy will continue to live on through his music.
The tragic events surrounding PnB Rock’s death serve as a reminder of the senseless violence that can occur in the world, and the importance of seeking justice for those who have been wronged.
