On the day of the incident, Trone sent his 17-year-old son into Roscoe’s House of Chicken ’N Waffles with a gun and ski mask to rob PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Allen; when Allen refused to comply, the teenager shot him three times.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón expressed condolences to PnB Rock's family, emphasizing the tragic impact of violence and the importance of cooperation in fighting crime.

Trone's son, now 19, has also been charged with murder but is currently in juvenile court undergoing mental competency evaluations.

Another defendant, Tremont Jones, was convicted of robbery and conspiracy, receiving a 12-year prison sentence for his involvement in the crime.

Deannea Allen, PnB Rock's mother, condemned Trone's actions for endangering his own child and causing widespread suffering.

PnB Rock, originally from Philadelphia, was known for hits like 'Fleek' and 'Selfish' and had collaborated with notable artists like Ed Sheeran and Chance the Rapper.

Freddie Trone, 42, was sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for orchestrating the robbery and murder of rapper PnB Rock, who was fatally shot during a robbery at a South Los Angeles restaurant in September 2022.

Trone's defense attorney plans to appeal the conviction, arguing that there was no evidence of conspiracy to commit murder.

A jury convicted Trone on charges including one count of murder, two counts of robbery, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery after deliberating for less than four hours.

The prosecution argued that Trone planned the robbery and drove the getaway car, while the defense claimed the son acted independently and that Trone was not present at the crime scene.

During the incident, PnB Rock's fiancée was also threatened, highlighting the violent nature of the crime.

The case has drawn attention to issues of gang violence and the impact of social media on crime, as PnB Rock had showcased his jewelry online prior to the incident.