Chicago Rapper Fatally Shot
Chicago drill rapper Bloodhound Q50 was fatally shot at a gas station.
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Police said the shooting occurred at the BP station at 4248 South Wentworth Avenue, where Cooper was seated in a white 2019 Tesla; the suspects reportedly fled southbound onto the Dan Ryan in a black Acura sedan and a silver Honda Accord.
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A surveillance-video review described the attackers’ clothing: four suspects wore all black, while one wore a green hoodie and another wore a black hoodie. A gun was also recovered from Cooper, according to a law-enforcement source.
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Q50 reportedly began rapping in 2023 and gained early attention through tracks including “Big 3” and “Coffin.” He released three projects in quick succession: “Hall of Fame” and “Bloody Storm” in July, followed by “Get Back Or Die Trying” in August.
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In an earlier incident, online rumors claimed Q50 and several members of his crew had been shot in St. Louis; he later addressed the speculation on social media and said he was safe.
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VladTV reported that Q50 planned a mixtape containing five songs with Bloodhound Lil Jeff and had identified Lil Tjay as a relationship in his career, while naming Polo G and NBA YoungBoy among artists he hoped to collaborate with.
Chicago drill rapper Bloodhound Q50, whose real name was Mikquale Cooper, was fatally shot early Sunday morning at a gas station in the Fuller Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police and local reports. The 22-year-old was sitting in his Tesla when gunmen in two vehicles pulled alongside and opened fire, striking him in the chest and shoulder. Police said more than 50 rounds were fired before the suspects fled in a black Acura and silver Honda Accord.
Q50 had recently released the project "Get Back or Die Trying" and was gaining attention for gritty drill music. His death marks another loss in Chicago's rap community—he had collaborated with Bloodhound Lil Jeff, who was also killed in 2024. The shooting has not resulted in any arrests as of now, according to reports.
A Rapid Rise Cut Short
Q50 started rapping in 2023 and moved quickly through the music world. He released three projects in quick succession: "Hall of Fame" and "Bloody Storm" dropped in July, followed by "Get Back Or Die Trying" in August, according to reports. Early tracks like "Big 3" and "Coffin" caught listeners' attention and helped build his reputation in Chicago's drill scene.
Gunmen Fire From Two Vehicles
The shooting happened at the BP station at 4248 South Wentworth Avenue in Fuller Park. According to police, Cooper was seated in a white 2019 Tesla when attackers pulled up in a black Acura sedan and silver Honda Accord. Surveillance video showed four suspects dressed in all black, while one wore a green hoodie and another wore a black hoodie. The gunmen fired more than 50 rounds into the vehicle before fleeing southbound onto the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Law enforcement sources said a gun was recovered from Cooper at the scene. No arrests have been announced yet in connection with the shooting.
Connections to Chicago's Drill Community
Q50 had worked closely with Bloodhound Lil Jeff and planned to release a mixtape with five songs together. Reports indicate Q50 looked up to artists like Lil Tjay and hoped to collaborate with Polo G and NBA YoungBoy. His music reflected his Chicago and Gary, Indiana, background and explored themes of gun violence and loss—topics that sadly became his reality.
Recent Rumors and Safety Concerns
Earlier this year, online rumors claimed Q50 and crew members had been shot in St. Louis. He later addressed the speculation on social media, telling followers he was safe. Those concerns proved tragically misplaced when the actual shooting occurred in Chicago just weeks after he released his latest project.
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