Freddie Lee Trone Receives 31-Year-to-Life Sentence for Sending Son to Murder PnB Rock

Justice has finally been served in the case of rapper PnB Rock’s tragic death, with Freddie Lee Trone receiving his sentence after being found guilty for his role in the fatal 2022 shooting. Trone was convicted last month of orchestrating a plot to rob and kill the artist, whose real name was Rakim Allen, at a Los Angeles Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles.

Trone, 41, was accused of sending his 17-year-old son to carry out the deadly crime. According to prosecutors, the plan was set in motion after the rapper’s location was revealed in an Instagram post made by his girlfriend. Authorities say Trone’s son, who was the one to pull the trigger, was under orders from his father to rob the artist and flee. However, due to his age and mental competency, the teen was deemed unfit to stand trial, leaving his father to bear the full weight of responsibility.

LAPD Captain Kelly Muniz, in a statement following the crime, described the horrifying incident: “The victim, along with a female witness, were in the eating area of a restaurant when they were approached by at least one suspect who brandished a firearm and demanded property from the victim. The suspect then shot the victim multiple times, removed property, and left the location in a getaway car.”

The brutal nature of the crime sent shockwaves through the music community and beyond, as PnB Rock, known for hits like “Selfish,” was tragically cut down in his prime. His death highlighted the dangers many high-profile artists face, particularly as social media can reveal their locations in real-time.

Though the 17-year-old son was not tried, the courts held Trone accountable for the role he played in planning the robbery and murder. Prosecutors stressed that the teen was merely acting under his father’s command, noting the manipulation and coercion involved.

In addition to Trone, another defendant, Tremont Jones, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Jones was connected to the case through a series of robbery charges, although his involvement in the PnB Rock killing was not central. His sentence represents a broader crackdown on robbery-related crimes in Los Angeles, with authorities using the case to make an example of those preying on public figures.

PnB Rock’s death left a void in the hip-hop community and among his fans. But with Trone behind bars, many are hopeful that the family and loved ones of the artist can begin to find some measure of peace.

While the sentencing may bring closure to some, it also serves as a sobering reminder of the price some pay for fame and the lengths to which some will go in pursuit of greed. In the end, justice has been served, but the loss remains profound.