St. Louis Rapper Huey Known For ‘Pop, Lock and Drop It’ Fatally Shot
On Thursday (June 25), St. Louis rapper Huey, known for his hit record “Pop, Lock and Drop It” was fatally shot. He was 32-years-old, as Fox 2 News reports.
The shooting took place just before 11:00 p.m. in Kinloch. Huey, whose given name is Lawrence Franks, was transported to a local hospital after suffering a gunshot wound.
Shortly after the rapper’s arrival, he was pronounced dead, according to police. After further investigation, law enforcement determined that another victim of the same shooting arrived at the Ferguson Police Department with a gunshot wound; that person was taken to a hospital and treated for injuries, and is expected to survive.
Huey Is known for his hit debut single “Pop, Lock and Drop It,” which was released in 2006.
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He was originally signed to Jive Records. Many of his fans have offered tributes and condolences to the artist’s family. According to Huey’s Instagram page, the rapper was looking forward to shooting a music video on Saturday for his new single.
shed a few , my dawg Huey is gone forever. thank you for the talk, thank you for your energy, thank you for believing in me. Ima help keep your spirit alive down here. much much love forever. pic.twitter.com/18S62VBvbW
— JAYLIEN (@jaylienwesley) June 26, 2020
The St. Louis rapper leaves behind a 13-year-old daughter. No arrests have been made in the shooting. This is a developing story.
Anyone who might have seen or heard something or has information regarding the case is asked to call the St. Louis County Police Department at (314) 615-5000 or to remain anonymous contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371TIPS(8477)
Huey was a signed artist best known for the 2006 hit, “Pop, Lock, and Drop It.” @FOX2now @KPLR11 #stlnews pic.twitter.com/Wd6qXlaHsz
— Blair Ledet (@BeingBlairLedet) June 26, 2020
I remember dancing to this song earlier this year while hanging with friends. Fans are reacting to the murder of St. Louis native rapper Huey. @BeingBlairLedet will have more on @FOX2now. https://t.co/koacwEU2ga
— Kim Kelly Hudson (@kimhudsontv) June 26, 2020
