MIAMI — A video shoot involving a multi-platinum rap star outside a popular Miami Gardens soul food restaurant Thursday night erupted in gunfire injuring 10 when a man — for reasons not yet known — opened fire with an assault-style rifle while standing behind a $400,000 car being used as a prop.
Others are believed to have returned gunfire. When the shooting stopped, New Orleans rapper French Montana had managed to escape after being whisked away by security, multiple law enforcement sources told The Miami Herald. Social media posts claimed a young New Orleans rapper who goes by Rob49 and whose real name is Robert Thomas, along with one of Montana’s bodyguards, were shot and injured during the barrage. Police could not confirm that.
The chaotic scene in the parking lot behind The Licking restaurant happened about 8 p.m., while patrons were inside. None was injured, however, police said, as the shooting was confined to an area behind the business where the only entrance is for employees.
