Freddie Lee Trone Sentenced for PnB Rock Murder

Freddie Lee Trone has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of rapper PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Allen, in September 2022 during an armed robbery at a Los Angeles restaurant. Trone's 17-year-old son was the shooter, demanding jewelry valued at approximately $500,000, and shot PnB Rock multiple times when he refused. Tremont Jones, an accomplice, received a 12-year sentence for robbery and conspiracy, while Trone's son awaits a determination of his mental competency to stand trial for murder. PnB Rock's mother expressed relief and joy at the verdict, emphasizing the profound impact of the crime on their family. The case has drawn attention to the tragic consequences of parental influence in criminal behavior, as highlighted in emotional statements made during the trial. A third defendant, Shauntrel Trone, is scheduled for sentencing in January 2025 after pleading no contest to being an accessory after the fact.