Los Angeles Rapper Kee Riches Dead After Shooting In Compton
Kee Riches, a Los Angeles rapper, was reportedly shot to death in a triple shooting in Compton. He was 23.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Riches, born Kian Nellum, was fatally shot near the 1500 block South Chester Avenue in South Central L.A.
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies were reportedly responding to a report of a gunshot victim when they discovered Riches, a 29-year-old victim named Robert Leflore Jr. and an unidentified woman all suffering from gunshot wounds. Both of the men found were declared deceased at the scene at around 10 p.m. The woman is in stable condition after being taken to a nearby hospital, according to the Times.
Authorities have not revealed if they’ve found any suspects and are currently investigating.
During a 2019 interview with LA TACO, Riches created his name as a rapper and also started a successful clothing brand and record label called Get Rich.
He was also known for songs like “2 Live” and “Westside Lady” and for his love of his community and drive to build it up like fellow L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle.
