Rappers
Death locations and more
This is a list of locations where rappers were murdered or died due to misadventure. It also contains miscellaneous places relating to arrests and other events.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The intersection where Tupac Shakur was killed
On September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting at this intersection in Las Vegas.
The rapper died from his injuries six days later.
Los Angeles, California
The street where The Notorious B.I.G. was killed
In the early hours of March 9, 1997, an unidentified gunman shot and killed The Notorious B.I.G. at this intersection in Los Angeles, California.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The street where rapper VL Mike was shot dead
On April 20, 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.
Queens, New York
The street where 50 Cent was shot
In May 2000, a gunman shot 50 Cent nine times on 161st Street in South Jamaica, Queens.
The rapper survived the attack despite being hit in the face and chest.
Los Angeles, California
The street where Chris Brown assaulted Rihanna
In the early hours of February 8, 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.
Queens, New York
The location where rapper Stretch was killed
In the early hours of November 30, 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.
Deerfield Beach, Florida
The dealership where XXXTentacion was murdered
In June 2018, armed robbers shot and killed XXXTentacion outside this dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Four men were later convicted of the rapper's murder.
Memphis, Tennessee
The store where rapper Young Dolph was shot dead
In November 2021, two masked gunmen ambushed rapper Young Dolph outside this bakery in Memphis, Tennessee.
The 36-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tucson, Arizona
The location where rapper Lil Peep was pronounced dead
In November 2017, rapper Lil Peep died from an accidental drug overdose outside "The Rock" music venue in Tucson, Arizona.
He was only 21 years old.
Atlanta, Georgia
The location where Tupac Shakur shot two police officers
In the early hours of October 31, 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.
Manhattan, New York
The recording studio where Tupac Shakur was shot
On November 30, 1994, rapper Tupac Shakur was shot, beaten, and robbed at the Quad Studios in Manhattan.
The incident later helped spark the infamous East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry.
Los Angeles, California
The house where Pop Smoke was murdered
In February 2020, home invaders fatally shot rapper Pop Smoke at this house in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles, California
The location where Nipsey Hussle was killed
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.
Detroit, Michigan
The club where D12 rapper Proof was killed
This is the location where D12 rapper Proof was killed.
At the time, the building was home to a nightclub called the CCC Club.
Detroit, Michigan
Eminem's childhood home
Eminem lived at this address on Dresden Street in the Greensbriar neighborhood of Detroit.
The rapper's former house was burned to the ground in 2013.
These days, it is an empty lot.
Harlem, New York
The street where Big L was killed
In February 1999, a gunman shot up-and-coming rapper "Big L" outside 45 West 139th Street in Harlem.
His murder remains unsolved.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The street where rapper Jimmy Wopo was shot dead
On June 18, 2018, rapper Jimmy Wopo was shot dead at this section of Wylie Avenue in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles, California
The house where Coolio died
In September 2022, rapper Coolio died from an overdose at this house on Chesapeake Avenue in Los Angeles, California.
He was 59 years old.
Studio City, California
Mac Miller's house
In September 2018, rapper Mac Miller died of an overdose at this house in Studio City, Los Angeles.
He was 26 years old.
Savannah, Georgia
The location where Camoflauge was killed
In May 2003, up-and-coming rapper Camoflauge was shot dead outside this grocery store in Savannah, Georgia.
He was 21 years old.
Atlanta, Georgia
The street where rapper King Von was killed
In November 2020, rapper King Von was shot dead at this location on Trinity Avenue SW in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was 26 years old.
Tampa, Florida
The hotel where Julio Foolio was killed
On June 23, 2024, three gunmen killed rapper Julio Foolio in the parking lot outside this hotel in Tampa.
He was 26 years old.
Brooklyn, New York
The Notorious B.I.G.'s childhood home
This is the childhood home of the Notorious B.I.G.
The rapper lived at this apartment with his mother until his late teens.