Celeb obsessed? Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Rap stars Usher, Rich the Kid and their entourage have been attacked outside a West Hollywood recording studio. TMZ report that 'multiple shots were fired' with Usher - real name Usher Raymond IV - unhurt in the attack. However members of his entourage were fired on, and at least one bodyguard was pistol whipped by an attacker in broad daylight. Around 10 shots were said to have been fired at the group, with a man opening fire as he ran away from the studio. Los Angles Police Department are said to be swarming the studio, confirming that Usher was inside but unharmed. (Image: Getty Images for Roc Nation) (Image: SplashNews.com) Up-and-coming star Rich the Kid was outside the studio when the drama took place. Sources claim the suspect could have made off with cash and jewelry from the raid. It is unknown whether anyone was hit by the gun fire. Four hours ago Rich the Kid posted a picture to his instagram page holding wads of cash with the caption "for motivational purposes only". (Image: SplashNews.com) The likes of Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Shakira, Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Quincy Jones have all recorded at Westlake in recent years. Last year Usher and his estranged wife Grace Miguel filed for divorce, according to American celeb news specialists The Blast. The couple split earlier in 2018 but later on in the year it was finally rubber stamped in Georgia. (Image: SplashNews.com) Reasons behind the parting of ways have yet to be discovered but the U Got It Bad singer is starting afresh having met his former manager in 2009. According to court records Usher, 40, used the same attorney he hired for his previous custody fight with ex-wife Tameka Foster. (Image: Usher/instagram) When they split back last March they released a joint statement, telling fans: “After much thought and consideration we have mutually decided to separate as a couple. "We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives. The enormous amount of love and respect that we have for each other will only increase as we move forward.”<doc-sep>Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid and his entourage were robbed at a famous Hollywood recording studio while Usher was working inside, it has been revealed. Witnesses told TMZ that as many as 10 shots were fired outside the Westlake Recording Studio around 3.13pm on Tuesday afternoon. The gunman, who has not been identified, opened fire as he ran away from the studio. Authorities said that Usher was inside the studio and was not harmed during the incident. Scroll down for video Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid (left) and his entourage were robbed at a famous Hollywood recording studio while Usher (right) was working inside Rich the Kid could be seen talking to paramedics and being examined after the robbery But sources told TMZ that Rich, 26, was the target of a robbery at the studio, and that multiple members of his entourage were attacked. Police said that three suspects confronted Rich, whose real name is Dimitri Roger, and two members of his entourage in an alley behind the recording studio. The three men demanded money and jewelry from the rapper and his companions and then physically assaulted them. One of Rich's bodyguards was 'badly pistol-whipped' and the suspects reportedly 'made off with a ton of cash and jewelry'. Sources said Rich, 26, was the target of the robbery at the studio and that multiple members of his entourage were attacked Police said that three suspects confronted Rich, whose real name is Dimitri Roger, and two members of his entourage in an alley behind the recording studio The suspects then ran from the scene, firing multiple shots before they fled in a white sports car. Witness Ray Leon saw one of the men take out a gun and fire six shots into the street. 'I just heard pop, pop, pop,' he told ABC 7. 'There was about six pops. I got down really quick. He was firing and the car sped away.' Aerial footage of the scene showed Rich speaking to paramedics following the incident. Police said three people were treated at the scene and released. Rich's representatives have said he is doing okay after the robbery. Just four hours before the alleged robbery occurred, Rich the Kid posted a picture of himself standing in front of a Lamborghini and holding a stack of cash in one hand The suspects ran from the scene, firing multiple shots before they fled in a white sports car Police said three people were treated at the scene and released. Rich's representatives have said he is doing okay after the robbery Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies blocked off the streets as they searched for suspects and examined evidence, including multiple shell casings. Just four hours before the alleged robbery occurred, Rich the Kid posted a picture of himself standing in front of a Lamborghini and holding a stack of cash in one hand. Four gold chains are seen hanging around his neck in the photo, and two gold bracelets and a watch adorn one of his wrists. The other is covered by a cast. 'Always in bank mo deposit,' the caption reads. Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies blocked off the streets as they searched for suspects and examined evidence, including multiple shell casings One of Rich the Kid's bodyguards was 'badly pistol-whipped' and the suspect reportedly 'made off with a ton of cash and jewelry' The incident comes less than a year after Rich the Kid was hospitalized after he was attacked and robbed at gunpoint inside his girlfriend's home in Los Angeles. Two masked men reportedly entered the resident and demanded cash and jewelry from Rich and Tori Brixx, who is currently pregnant with his child. When Rich the Kid put up a fight, three more men entered the home and began attacking the rapper as well. They were reportedly carrying guns. Westlake Recording Studio has attracted major names from the music industry for decades, including Madonna, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Michael Jackson.<doc-sep>
8:45 PM PT -- We just got Usher leaving the studio ... the singer appeared fine but didn't have anything to say about the shooting. Play video content TMZ.com 6:58 PM PT -- Reps for Rich the Kid tell us the rapper is doing okay after the incident. Rich the Kid and his entourage came under attack Tuesday afternoon at a famous West Hollywood studio, where Usher was also recording ... TMZ has learned. Multiple shots were fired -- possibly as many as 10 -- during the incident at Westlake Recording Studio ... according to eyewitnesses. We're told the man who opened fire was running away from the studio when he started shooting behind him. Play video content TMZ.com Law enforcement sources tell us Usher was in the studio, but not hurt. We're told Rich was outside when it all went down, and it appears he was the target of the robbery. Multiple entourage members were also attacked, and at least one bodyguard was badly pistol whipped. L.A. County Sheriff's deputies are swarming the studio and surrounding blocks right now, searching for suspects and collecting evidence. It's unclear if anyone was hit when the shots were fired, but we're told the suspect or suspects made off with a ton of cash and jewelry. BTW ... Rich the Kid posted this pic of himself 4 hours ago, flaunting stacks of cash while standing in front of a Lambo. Coincidentally, he captioned it, "For motivational purposes only." Unfortunately, this is nothing new for Rich. You'll recall he was badly injured during an armed home invasion robbery last summer in downtown Los Angeles. His GF, Tori Brixx, was also injured during the attack, and the suspects ... once again, made off with cash and jewelry. Westlake Recording Studio is a famous spot in the music biz -- Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Shakira, Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Quincy Jones have all recorded there over the years.