Three men are said to have invaded the star's Tennessee residence on Saturday, taking Brikks and his friend, Josquin Jackson, hostage and stealing the pair's jewellery, wallets and keys.
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The hip-hop musician - real name Henry Brown, IV - was shot in the chest during the incident and died at the scene, while Jackson, who was shot three times, is recovering in hospital.
Jackson claims one of the intruders became "agitated" during the robbery and shot his friend, he was then injured in the following scuffle.
He claims he was forced to "play dead" on the floor to avoid further attacks and went outside to find help after the robbers escaped.
Police have arrested 28 year-old Dexter Talley in connection with the shooting, he is facing charges of felony murder, aggravated robbery, attempted first-degree murder, and aggravated assault.
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