Rising rapper Jimmy Wopo has died after being shot in Pittsburgh yesterday (June 18). He was 21.
According to police, a shooter opened fire on a car, killing Wopo and injuring another passenger.
The up-and-coming hip-hop musician, whose real name was Travon Smart, previously revealed that he had been shot twice in the past.
Wopo's lawyer, Owen Seman, told the Associated Press that he had spoken to his client to discuss a major record deal just minutes before he was shot dead.
See a selection of the outpouring of condolences on social media below.
According to police, a shooter opened fire on a car, killing Wopo and injuring another passenger.
The up-and-coming hip-hop musician, whose real name was Travon Smart, previously revealed that he had been shot twice in the past.
Wopo's lawyer, Owen Seman, told the Associated Press that he had spoken to his client to discuss a major record deal just minutes before he was shot dead.
See a selection of the outpouring of condolences on social media below.
IM SO SICK, I LOST MY BROTHER. LOVE YOU FOREVER WOPO
— Taylor Maglin (@Taylor_Maglin) June 19, 2018
Damn R.I.P. #JimmyWopo 🙏🏿
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) June 18, 2018
RIP Wopo man , damn wtf going on today dog ... 🤦🏽♂️
— Mike WiLL Made It 🦍 (@MikeWiLLMadeIt) June 19, 2018
R.I.P. Jimmy Wopo
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 18, 2018
RIP Jimmy Wopo, for my money the best rapper to ever break out of Pittsburgh.
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) June 18, 2018
Radiant 1000-watt charisma and a legitimately original stylist. Kendrick's "Humble" was nothing if not an homage to "Elm Street."
This is just terrible and senseless. pic.twitter.com/KgKcEhTVMa
Prayers To Jimmy Wopo 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— MURDA ON THE BEAT (@murdabeatz_) June 18, 2018
Thanks for the love and prayers, my bro with God now🙏🏽Trapnese 4ever🖤
— Hardo (@trapnhardo) June 18, 2018
