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<\/p>\nExclusive<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Pop Smoke<\/strong>\u2018s loved ones will be gathering this weekend to remember him, say some prayers and grieve together \u2026 TMZ has learned.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Sources close to the rapper\u2019s family tell us \u2026 they are taking care of some final formal business, but will be transporting his body back to New York soon.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n We\u2019re told a private event for family and close friends only is scheduled for Sunday at a church in his hometown of Brooklyn. It\u2019s a prayer and grief service, but not his final memorial service or burial \u2026 that will be held at a later date.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n We broke the story \u2026 Pop Smoke\u2019s family is reeling<\/strong><\/a> after his tragic death<\/strong><\/a>, and desperately seeking answers. They\u2019ve been heavily involved in the investigation process and we\u2019re told they\u2019ll continue to be as much as possible back in NYC.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Along with dealing with law enforcement, our sources say the family\u2019s also been handling a lot of the rapper\u2019s music business with his label and his lawyers in L.A. \u2026 but they\u2019re ready to get out of California and bring their son home.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n As you know \u2026 Pop Smoke was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what initially appeared to be a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills. However, we\u2019ve learned surveillance video suggests his murder was a target<\/strong><\/a> hit and not a robbery gone wrong.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n So far, no suspects have been arrested.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n