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Chicago’s hip-hop community is mourning after reports surfaced that rapper BloodHound Q50 was reportedly shot and killed at age 22.
News of the young rapper’s reported death began circulating on social media early Sunday, September 13. However, details surrounding the shooting remain limited.
DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad were among those who shared tributes online. Their posts added to the growing reports about the rapper’s death.
BloodHound Q50 reportedly killed in Chicago
According to XXL, BloodHound Q50 was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago early Sunday morning.
The rapper was 22 years old. His reported death quickly spread across social media as fans and fellow artists reacted to the news.
However, authorities had not publicly released extensive details about the incident at the time of the report. XXL said it had reached out to the Chicago Police Department and Q50’s team for comment.
As a result, details about what led to the shooting remain unclear.
DJ Akademiks and DJ Vlad pay tribute
DJ Akademiks was among the public figures who acknowledged the reported death.
Akademiks shared a brief tribute to the rapper, writing, “RIP BloodHound Q50.”
Meanwhile, DJ Vlad also remembered Q50 following news of the shooting.
Vlad said he had interviewed the young rapper the previous year. He also praised Q50’s media skills and offered condolences to his family, friends and fans.
The tributes quickly circulated online as fans attempted to process the news.
BloodHound Q50 released new music before his death
Q50, whose birth name was reportedly Mikquale Cooper, had continued releasing music shortly before his reported death.
His most recent album, Get Back or Die Trying, arrived in August. He also released the song “Head Taps” later that month.
Earlier in his career, Q50 gained attention through his 2024 collaboration “Don’t Blink or Stare” with BloodHound Lil Jeff and CEO Trayle.
The rising Chicago rapper appeared to be building momentum in the city’s competitive hip-hop scene.
In fact, his final social media activity reportedly showed him supporting EST Gee’s new album, Bigger Than the Devil. He also shared a post listening to Gee’s song “Sometimes” only hours before news of his reported death emerged.
Fans react to BloodHound Q50’s reported death
Fans quickly filled social media with tributes following the reports.
Some remembered Q50’s music and his connection to the BloodHound rap scene. Others expressed sadness over another young Chicago artist reportedly losing his life to gun violence.
The reaction also highlighted concerns about violence affecting young rappers and communities.
Still, the circumstances surrounding Q50’s reported death have not been fully confirmed publicly. Therefore, additional information from authorities or his representatives could provide more clarity.
For now, fans, friends and fellow artists continue to remember BloodHound Q50 as his music and legacy receive renewed attention.
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Source: XXL, citing social media tributes and its outreach to the Chicago Police Department and BloodHound Q50’s team.
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