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The location where Tupac Shakur was shot

Las Vegas, Nevada

This is the Las Vegas intersection where Tupac Shakur was gunned down in 1996. Six days later, the rapper passed away from his injuries at the age of 25.

The location where the Notorious B.I.G. was shot dead

The intersection where the Notorious B.I.G. was shot dead

Los Angeles, California

In the early hours of March 9th, 1997, rap star Biggie Smalls was shot dead at this intersection in Los Angeles, California.

The street where rapper VL Mike was shot dead

New Orleans, Louisiana

On April 20th, 2008, rapper VL Mike was shot dead while he was exiting his vehicle on Miles Drive in New Orleans.

His murder remains unsolved to this day.

The street where 50 Cent was shot

Queens, New York

In May 2000, rapper 50 Cent was shot nine times outside of his grandmother's house on 161st Street in South Jamaica, Queens.

Although he was struck in the face and chest at close range, he managed to survive the attack.

The location where Chris Brown assaulted Rihanna

The street where Chris Brown assaulted Rihanna

Los Angeles, California

In the early hours of February 8th, 2009, Chris Brown viciously assaulted his girlfriend Rihanna on this street in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Four months later, the singer pleaded guilty to assault and received five years' probation and six months of community service.

The location where rapper Stretch was shot dead

Queens, New York

In the early hours of November 30th, 1995, rapper Randy Walker (Stretch) was shot dead during a car chase at this corner in Queens, New York.

It is believed that his murder was drug-related.

The location where XXXTentacion was shot dead

The dealership where rapper XXXTentacion was shot dead

Pompano Beach, Florida

In June 2018, rap star XXXTentacion was shot dead during an armed robbery at this dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Four men were later convicted of his murder.

The location where Young Dolph was shot dead

The store where rapper Young Dolph was shot dead

Memphis, Tennessee

In November 2021, Young Dolph was shot dead by two masked men at this bakery in Memphis, Tennessee.

The 36-year-old rap artist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The location where Lil Peep was found dead

The location where rapper Lil Peep was pronounced dead

Tucson, Arizona

In November 2017, "emo rapper" Lil Peep died from an accidental drug overdose outside of this music venue in Tucson, Arizona.

The location where Tupac Shakur shot two police officers

Atlanta, Georgia

In the early hours of October 31st, 1993, Tupac Shakur shot two off-duty police officers at this intersection in Atlanta, Georgia.

Later, it was determined that the rapper had acted in self-defense.

Quad Studios: Tupac Shakur's 1994 shooting location

The recording studio where Tupac Shakur was shot

Manhattan, New York

On November 30th, 1994, rap star Tupac Shakur was shot, beaten, and robbed at the Quad Studios in Manhattan.

The incident sparked the infamous East Coast–West Coast hip-hop rivalry.

The house where Pop Smoke was murdered

Los Angeles, California

In February 2020, rap star Pop Smoke was shot dead during a home invasion at this house in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California.

He was only 20 years old.

The parking lot where Nipsey Hussle was shot dead

Los Angeles, California

In March 2019, rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot dead at this parking lot on West Slauson Avenue.

A man named Eric Holder was later convicted of his murder.

CCC Club: The location where Proof was shot dead

The club where D12 rapper Proof was shot dead

Detroit, Michigan

This is the location where D12 rapper Proof was shot dead.

At the time, the building was home to a nightclub called the CCC Club.

Eminem's childhood home

Detroit, Michigan

Eminem's childhood home was situated at this address on Dresden Street in the Greensbriar neighborhood of Detroit.

The rap star's former house was burned to the ground in 2013. These days, it is an empty lot.

The location where rap star Big L was shot dead

Harlem, New York

In February 1999, up-and-coming rap star "Big L" was killed in a drive-by shooting at this location in Harlem.

The case remains unsolved to this day.

The street where Jimmy Wopo was shot dead

The street where rapper Jimmy Wopo was shot dead

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

On June 18th, 2018, up-and-coming rapper Jimmy Wopo was shot dead on Wylie Avenue in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

His murder remains unsolved to this day.