Miami rapper Wavy Navy Pooh killed in ambush shooting
The 28-year-old rapper, whose real name was Shandler Beaubien, was shot while stopped at an intersection
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Miami rapper Wavy Navy Pooh was killed in an ambush shooting as he drove with two young children, local media reported.
The 28-year-old rapper, whose real name was Shandler Beaubien, was stopped at a light Friday evening when a car pulled alongside and someone inside opened fire, killing him, the Miami Herald and WPLG-TV reported. Two children, ages 5 and 1, and a woman were also in his car but they were not hurt.
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Police have not released the victim's name, but Quality Control, the rapper's record label, confirmed it was him, WPLG reported. No arrests have been made.
A Miami police car with lights ablaze responds to a call as they patrol the street on Aug. 11, 2010. (Getty Images)
Beaubien is best known for his song "M.I.A.M.I. (Murder is a Major Issue). Its video shows him waving a handgun, a staged murder scene and footage of police officers at actual shooting scenes.
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The Herald reports that Beaubien was wounded in the leg during a drive-by shooting while driving two years ago.