A video captured by home security and shared by celebrity chef Geoff Cole shows rapper Troy Ave firing at a man who attempted to rob them. In the clip, Troy Ave and Geoff Cole can be seen getting out of a Bentley in a joyful mood when a masked man rushes through the alley behind them and tries to attack Cole. As the assailant tackled Cole, Ave drew a gun and fired several shots in his direction, ensuring that his friend was not in the line of fire. He chased the man into the alley, but it remains uncertain if any of the shots struck their target.
TMZ has reported that sources verified to the publication that there was no robbery attempt and that the Brownsville rapper did not fire live rounds in defense of his friend. The San Diego County Police have also refuted claims regarding the incident. Fans of Troy Ave have speculated in the comments on the post about the “shooting” video, with some believing it could be a promotional stunt for an upcoming single.
