Rapper Spice 1 shot in the chest

HAYWARD, Calif., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Rapper Robert Green Jr., known professionally as Spice 1, was shot in the chest in California and was hospitalized in critical condition, TMZ.com reported.

The Hayward Police Department said no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting and their investigation is ongoing.

The Bay Area recording artist has collaborated with Method Man, Too Short and Ice-T.