Man Found Guilt For Son's Role In PnB Rock Murder

A man has been found guilty by a Los Angeles court on Wednesday for his involvement in the murder of rapper PnB Rock, committed by his 17-year-old son.

Freddie Trone, 42, was convicted on multiple charges, including murder, two counts of second-degree robbery, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, following the shooting death of the Philadelphia hip-hop star in September 2022.

The rapper was dining at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles with his partner, who is the mother of his four-year-old child, when the teenager, wearing a mask, entered the restaurant, demanded the rapper’s jewelry, and opened fire.

Police reported that the teenager removed items from the victim and then fled in a waiting car, which Trone was accused of driving, according to local media.

PnB Rock sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital less than an hour later.

Prosecutors argued during the trial that the teenager was acting under his father’s orders, while Trone’s defense team claimed he was merely an accessory to the crime.