Cash App Founder Bob Lee Killed In Stabbing Attack

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The attack took place in San Franisco.

Shocking news is coming out of the tech world today as it was revealed that Cash App found Bob Lee was killed. According to NBC, the attack took place in San Francisco at around 2 AM on Tuesday morning. Moreover, it was revealed that San Francisco police were called to the scene as someone saw a man with stab wounds. Subsequently, they tended to the man before sending him off to the hospital. However, it was too late as the man eventually died from his wounds.

Although details on who the man was were scarce, it was eventually revealed that it was Bob Lee who had passed. For those who don't know, Lee had founded Cash App. Additionally, he was a chief technology officer at Square but had since moved on to a new role. In fact, he was currently serving as the chief product officer at MobileCoin. For those not in the know, this is a cryptocurrency company that was trying to change the game.

Bob Lee Was 43

In this photo illustration a Cash App seen displayed on a smartphone with the Cash App logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

With Bob Lee passing away unexpectedly, those who knew him the best are speaking out. In a statement, the CEO of MobileCoin, Josh Goldbard, revealed how big of a loss this truly is. "Bob was a dynamo, a force of nature. Bob was the genuine article," Goldbard said. "He was made for the world that is being born right now, he was a child of dreams, and whatever he imagined, no matter how crazy, he made real." Clearly, Lee meant a lot to so many people.

As for the circumstances surrounding this attack, no one knows for sure what happened. The police are currently in the midst of investigating things. That said, it should also be noted that an arrest has yet to be made. Overall, this is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates regarding this murder. We will always keep you informed of what's going on.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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