Rapper Pop Smoke killed by masked gunmen in Hollywood Hills home

Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke was fatally shot Wednesday morning at his home in the Hollywood Hills, law enforcement officials confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. He was 20 years old.

Pop Smoke was at his home in California around 4:30 a.m. when two masked men broke into the house, law enforcement sources told TMZ.

The men allegedly fired multiple shots. He was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood where he was pronounced dead.

"We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke," said a rep for Republic Records, to which the rapper is signed via the imprint Victor Victor. "Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans, as we mourn this loss together."

The rapper, best known for singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior," released his first mixtape "Welcome to the Woo" last July, and has collaborated with artists including Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott.

His second mixtape, "Meet the Woo 2," was released this month and debuted at No. 7 on Billboard's Top 200 chart. Pop Smoke was scheduled to begin a month-long North American tour on March 2 and then perform in England in April.

(CGTN)