US Rapper Chinx Killed In Shooting In New York

US rapper Chinx, real name Lionel Pickens, has died at the age of 31 after reportedly being involved in a shooting on Sunday. According to reports, the 31-year-old was shot in Queens. A number of celebrities took to social media to pay tribute to the rapper, with Khloe Kardashian writing: “We’ve only known each other a short time but it was the best time.”

We've only known each other a short time but it was the best time, full of memories that I will cherish forever! I miss you Chinxy ? #TheWolfPack #RIPChinx

A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on May 17, 2015 at 11:53am PDT

Other big names in the industry to include P Diddy and Wiz Khalifa also paid their respects to the up-and-coming-rapper online.

  Damn #ripCHINX   A photo posted by Sean Diddy Combs (@iamdiddy) on May 17, 2015 at 8:32pm PDT

Chinx was said to be working on his debut album Welcome to JFK and a statement from his management team read: “Chinx’s dedication, humour and vision will always be remembered.” Cover picture via Peter Rosenberg/Instagram