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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
The house where Coolio died from an overdose
Los Angeles, California
In September 2022, rapper Coolio died from an overdose at this house on Chesapeake Avenue in Los Angeles, California.
He was 59 years old.
The house where Mac Miller died
Studio City, California
In September 2018, rap star Mac Miller died from an overdose at this house in Studio City, Los Angeles.
He was only 26 years old.
The location where rapper Camoflauge was shot dead
Savannah, Georgia
In May 2003, up-and-coming rapper Camoflauge was shot dead outside of this grocery store in Savannah, Georgia.
He was 21 years old.
The street where rapper King Von was killed
Atlanta, Georgia
In November 2020, rapper King Von was shot dead at this location on Trinity Avenue SW in Atlanta, Georgia.
He was 26 years old.
The Holiday Inn hotel where Julio Foolio was killed
Tampa, Florida
On June 23rd, 2024, rapper Julio Foolio was shot dead at this Holiday Inn hotel in Tampa.
He was 26 years old.