by: Aprylete Russell, Blair Ledet
Posted: Jun 26, 2020 / 05:06 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 26, 2020 / 05:54 AM CDT
ST. LOUIS – A popular St. Louis rapper and Kinloch native Huey was shot and killed Thursday night, according to authorities.
He was 32-years-old.
The shooting happened just before 11:00 p.m. in front of a home in the 8100 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard near Mable Avenue in Kinloch. According to police, Huey whose real name is Lawrence Franks arrived at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
Upon further investigation, police determined another victim of the same shooting had arrived at the Ferguson Police Department with a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital and treated for his injuries. He is expected to survive.
Huey was originally signed to Jive Records and is best known for his 2006 debut single “Pop, Lock and Drop It”.
Fans through social media posts have poured out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased. Huey’s Instagram profile says he was looking forward to shooting a music video Saturday for his new single.
He leaves behind a 13-year-old daughter.
Police have made no arrest in the shooting. More details will be posted as this story develops.
Anyone who might have seen or heard something or has information about 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)
Opinion: This has to stop, The streets took people’s fathers, sons, brothers, cousins, and friends. For what a beef a dispute or just random BS. We are hunted on our own like our lives don’t matter. Black Lives Matter all the time, Just nobody Knows the pain but our family. I don’t want to hear we only march when cops kill us. Yes, they are supposed to protect. Self-hate is real. Love in need of love today.
Huey – Pop, Lock & Drop It (Official Video)
The world:
Turn up
Huey “24/7 365” Video
Kizzy Ft Lil Stl, Buddy Luv,Huey – My City
Huey – Tell Me This (G-5) ft. MeMpHiTz, T-Pain
Stevie Wonder ~ Love’s In Need Of Love Today
