I care about my life and I m coming home to my kids and my family - Former NBA hooper speaks out in the aftermath of rapper PnB Rock s murder × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News I care about my life and I m coming home to my kids and my family - Former NBA hooper speaks out in the aftermath of rapper PnB Rock s murder By Michael Macasero Modified 15 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share PnB Rock was shot and killed while dining at Roscoe's. [photo: Black Enterprise] NBA champion Stephen Jackson was one of several sports personalities who promptly shared their thoughts on the death of PnB Rock. The rapper [real name Rakim Allen] was reportedly killed during a robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles while dining with his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang. Jackson, via TMZ, commented on the shocking event, saying: "I always check in 'cause I know real ones everywhere. I care about my life and I'm coming home to my kids and my family. Bet that." TMZ@TMZEx-NBA hooper Stephen Jackson says he "checks in" whenever traveling to an away city or state ... and is advising people to do the same following PnB Rock's tragic murder in South L.A. tmz.com/2022/09/15/pnb…3910Ex-NBA hooper Stephen Jackson says he "checks in" whenever traveling to an away city or state ... and is advising people to do the same following PnB Rock's tragic murder in South L.A. tmz.com/2022/09/15/pnb… Jackson, also called “Stak during his NBA career,” added that checking in and calling before arriving in any city or state is also showing respect. That sign of respect could eventually be the difference between life and death. Based on TMZ’s report, PnB Rock was likely the target all along as no other customer was even approached by the suspect. Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles was brimming with people at the time of the incident. ...@PeterpumpingPNB rock’s girlfriend posted their location on IG. 20 minutes later some robbers came and shot him. The same scenario happened with Pop smoke. You people need to learn to stop posting your location while you’re still there.8390414948PNB rock’s girlfriend posted their location on IG. 20 minutes later some robbers came and shot him. The same scenario happened with Pop smoke. You people need to learn to stop posting your location while you’re still there. https://t.co/cHAO4frk48 The rapper is often seen in photos and videos proudly wearing jewelry. He was assaulted in an area that has supposedly seen a spike in robberies. Police are also reportedly monitoring pawnshops and jewelry stores where the stolen items could be pawned. TMZ’s video showed the rapper still struggling for his life while voices in the background can be heard shouting for help. He may have already gone beyond saving moments after the assault happened. Daily Loud@DailyLoudThe Game’s lyrics from 2007 are “chilling” as they relate directly to PnB Rock’s death275232986The Game’s lyrics from 2007 are “chilling” as they relate directly to PnB Rock’s death https://t.co/NsEAIB4v66 PnB Rock is a Philly native but is based in LA, which he also calls home. He rose to national prominence when Rolling Stone included him in the magazine’s “10 Artists You Need to Know.” Celebrities react to the killing of PnB Rock Rapper and video game streamer Tee Grizzley shared photos of his wedding that had Rock in them. The wedding took place less than 24 hours after the “Selfish” singer died. “Love you broski you was a real friend I’ll never forget you” View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Another famous rapper, Meek Mill, who previously worked with PnB Rock, made a heartbreaking IG post: “Sh** burnnnneeed my soul bad today” View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Nicki Minaj had a longer and more pointed post on Twitter: “After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus.” Nicki Minaj@NICKIMINAJAfter Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus. #SIP #PnbRock 17134923428After Pop Smoke there’s no way we as rappers or our loved ones are still posting locations to our whereabouts. To show waffles & some fried chicken????! He was such a pleasure to work with. Condolences to his mom & family. This makes me feel so sick. Jesus. #SIP #PnbRock PnB Rock's IG girlfriend posted their whereabouts roughly 30 minutes before the assault and murder happened. A few more former NBA players joined Stephen Jackson in condemning the murder of Rock. J.R. Smith posted his thoughts on the shocking death of the 30-year-old rapper: “Sh** is a** man. PnB Rock rest up bro!” Lou Williams, who could retire from the NBA, shared a photo of himself, the rapper and a few friends with the caption: “Rest Well Rock” Daily Hindustan News@dhindustannews“Rest well Rock”, “Sh** is a** man” – Former NBA Champion and Lou Williams among athletes mourning the loss of rapper PnB Rock dailyhindustannews.com/rest-well-rock…“Rest well Rock”, “Sh** is a** man” – Former NBA Champion and Lou Williams among athletes mourning the loss of rapper PnB Rock dailyhindustannews.com/rest-well-rock… The rippling effect of the said murder in LA didn’t just affect the NBA community. Former NFL player DeSean Jackson had a mournful message for fans of the Philly native: “Man good n***a!! This sh** gotta stop.”TMZ Sports@TMZ_SportsNBA and NFL stars like DeSean Jackson and J.R. Smith are mourning PnB Rock's death. tmz.me/hpdYLDJ3NBA and NFL stars like DeSean Jackson and J.R. 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