Early Wednesday morning, 20-year old Brooklyn rapper, Pop Smoke, was murdered in his Hollywood Hills home. TMZ reported the rapper, real name Bashar Barakah Jackson, was killed in a home invasion.
Fellow rappers, including Nicki Minaj and 50 Cent, took to social media to react to the news.
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The Bible tells us that jealousy is as cruel as the grave. Unbelievable. Rest In Peace, Pop.
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No such thing as success with out jealousy, treachery comes from those who are close. R.i.P
RIP Pop Smoke. ?
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) February 19, 2020
RIP Pop Smoke. This shit is gettin outta hand man fr smh
— Russ (@russdiemon) February 19, 2020
Rest Up Pop Smoke, you were too young. God Bless and comfort your family. What a crazy trajectory you were on man smh ??????
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) February 19, 2020
