Rapper Troy Ave steps in to stop an armed robbery, firing shots to protect celeb chef Geoff Cole outside his San Diego home. Caught on camera!
Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave proved he’s more than just a hit-maker when he leapt into action to protect celebrity chef Geoff Cole during a brazen robbery attempt outside Cole’s San Diego home. What appeared to be a routine pull-up in a Bentley turned into a real-life action scene straight out of a movie.
Surveillance footage from mid-June shows Cole rolling up to his driveway after a night celebrating the success of Chef Fest, a local culinary event he helped organize. As Cole and Troy Ave—real name Roland Collins—stepped toward Cole’s garage, an armed suspect emerged from the shadows of a narrow alleyway and charged straight at the chef.
Witnesses describe a flash of adrenaline as Troy Ave, never one to back down, immediately unholstered his own firearm. The Brooklyn MC squeezed off at least two shots, firing warning rounds that sent the would-be robber scrambling back into the darkness. The entire confrontation lasted mere seconds, but by the time the suspect disappeared, Cole was breathing a sigh of relief—and dishing out praise.
“Shout out to my brother Ave for holding it down in a situation where most woulda ran or folded,” Cole wrote on his Instagram Story, later reposting the security-cam clip. Fans and followers flooded the comments with admiration, applauding Troy Ave for his calm under fire and quick thinking.
Police in San Diego have confirmed that they’re investigating the attempted armed robbery, but details remain scarce. It’s not yet clear whether the suspect was struck by any of Troy Ave’s shots or if charges have been filed. Representatives for both Troy Ave and Geoff Cole have been contacted for comment, though neither has released an official statement beyond social-media reactions.
For Troy Ave, whose lyrics often explore themes of loyalty and resilience, this incident offered a real-world demonstration of brotherhood. While the rapper has weathered controversy and legal battles in the past, his willingness to risk his own safety to protect a friend has earned him a fresh surge of respect—both on the streets and online.
As this story develops, we’ll keep you posted on any new information from law-enforcement sources or the camps of Troy Ave and Geoff Cole. For now, one thing is clear: when it comes to having each other’s backs, these two have got it locked down.
Source: TMZ
