Rapper Dizzee Rascal has paid tribute to a friend who starred in one of his videos after the 41-year-old was shot and stabbed to death in east London.
Brenton Roper was chased, shot and knifed in a daylight attack yards from his home in Bow on Saturday afternoon.
Paramedics and police were scrambled to the scene but Mr Roper was pronounced dead at about 5.40pm.
He appeared in a video for Dizzee Rascal's 2015 song Nutcrackerz, and the rapper posted a picture on Instagram offering his condolences to Mr Roper's family.
"This is one of the last times I saw you and I'm glad you were in the nutcrackerz video cos when I was a yout you lot were the big boys on my block still whenever I came back there was never no funny vibes (you know how people are)," he wrote.
"My condolences to your family. Rest in Peace Brenton Roper."
A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday and have both been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries, police said.
In a statement, Mr Roper's family said: "Brenton was a loving and loyal son, dad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a well respected man and had respect for others.
"We are all devastated that he was taken from us in such a horrific way."
A post-mortem held on Tuesday revealed the cause of death as gunshot injuries and Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.
Detective Superintendent Stuart Wratten from the Metropolitan Police said: "We are continuing to appeal for anyone with information regarding Mr Roper's death to come forward and speak with officers.
"This attack happened on a Saturday afternoon and I am certain that it would have been witnessed by a number of people.
"It is possible that someone who was travelling on the Tube saw the beginning or aftermath of Mr Roper's murder but have not realised how serious the incident was."
Anyone with information is asked to call 020 8217 6582 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
