The United States rapper BloodHound Q50, whose real name was Mikquale Cooper, was fatally shot in Chicago’s Fuller Park early Sunday, according to police. The 22-year-old rapper was inside a vehicle at a gas station on the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue at around 4am when two vehicles approached and occupants opened fire.
How Was BloodHound Q50 Killed?
Chicago police said Cooper was struck in the chest and shoulder during the shooting. Emergency responders treated him at the scene, but he was pronounced dead from his injuries. Police said the suspects fled the area and an investigation is underway.
Who Was BloodHound Q50?
Cooper was an emerging Chicago drill rapper known professionally as BloodHound Q50. His recent releases included Don’t Blink or Stare, Splash Bros 2 and the album Get Back or Die Trying. Chicago police’s Area 1 unit is investigating the killing and working to identify those responsible.