Rapper Pop Smoke shot and killed at 20 in Hollywood Hills shooting

Pop Smoke, a rising Brooklyn rapper who had a breakout year of hit songs and albums that made some of the biggest names in hip-hop his fans and collaborators, was fatally shot during a break-in on Wednesday at a Hollywood Hills home, his label said. "We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke," said a statement from Republic Records, the label of the 20-year-old whose legal name was Bashar Barakah Jackson. "Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans, as we mourn this loss together."

Los Angeles police did not immediately confirm the identification and have not announced any arrests. Police officers found a victim shortly before 5am after responding to a 911 call from someone who reported intruders, including one armed with a handgun, were breaking in, police Capt. Steve Lurie said. Public listings show that the home is owned by Edwin Arroyave and his wife Teddi Mellencamp, daughter of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Fame John Mellencamp and a star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

In an Instagram post, Teddi Mellencamp said, "We were informed by a 3rd party leasing and management company overseeing a rental home we own in Los Angeles that a shooting had taken place at the property. Foremost, we would like to extend our prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss of life." Mellencamp said she and her husband were not aware of any further details beyond what they have learned through media reports.

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