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BloodHound Q50 Dead? Chicago Shooting Kills 22-Year-Old Rapper

Police said two vehicles opened fire on the 22-year-old rapper in an early-morning ambush, and first responders later pronounced him dead.

  • On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Chicago drill rapper Bloodhound Q50, whose real name was Mikquale Cooper, was fatally shot at a BP gas station in Fuller Park early Sunday morning.
  • Preliminary police accounts indicate six gunmen in two vehicles pulled alongside Cooper's Tesla, firing more than 50 rounds before fleeing the scene.
  • Cooper, who recently celebrated his 22nd birthday on August 6, began rapping in 2023 and gained attention with projects like 'Get Back or Die Trying' and songs including 'Splash Bros'.
  • Following reports of the rapper's death, Rolling Loud and DJ Vlad shared tributes; Vlad described the young artist as exceptionally media-trained for his age.
  • The killing marks the latest loss for Chicago's drill-rap scene; attorney Aisha Braveboy noted drill lyrics often reflect neighborhood tensions, while Area 1 detectives investigate.
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Hot New HipHop broke the news on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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