BloodHound Q50 had a bright musical career that was tragically cut short just hours ago as of writing this article. He was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago in today's (Sunday, September 13) wee hours. Police and medical officials haven't officially confirmed Q50's identity at press time. The Chicago rapper's mother, Machetta Dudley, took to her Facebook page to speak out after the tragedy, as caught by My Mixtapez on Twitter.
"LET ME MAKE THIS MF CLEAR.. SOMEBODY MOMMA GONE BE CRYING LIKE ME OBD..." she wrote. "Y'ALL WANNA TROLL I'M GONE TROLL ALOT OF YOU B***H A** N***AS FEARED MY SON!!!!!!!! AND NOW YOU GONE HAVE TO FEAR HIS MOTHER!!!!!!!! HE NOT HERE TO TELL ME DON'T DO THIS SOCIAL MEDIA."
BloodHound Q50 had faced violence before, as he had taken to social media back in August of last year to respond to a shooting he suffered. He even dropped a diss track amid this situation.
Now, folks are mourning Q50's loss and sending their prayers and condolences to his family, loved ones, and peers. Various hip-hop outlets and figures paid their respects and lamented another loss of life in the community.
BloodHound Q50 Shooting
According to ABC7 and CBS reports about the shooting, official sources have not yet publicly identified the shooting victim as BloodHound Q50. However, dispatch audio shows an officer seemingly confirming the identity.
Their reports indicate the shooting occurred at some point between 4AM and 6AM local time at the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue. Two cars reportedly pulled up next to him when he was sitting in the driver's seat of a car and opened fire.
Q50 reportedly suffered gunshot wounds on his shoulder and chest, and the perpetrators reportedly fled the scene. Law enforcement reportedly opened a homicide investigation.
We will see if any more information comes out about this tragedy. It joins many other heartbreaking past developments in Chicago's rap scene and other communities, which are always saddening to see.
Fans and loved ones continue to reminisce on BloodHound Q50's music and mourn his loss. As they await more official details and developments from authorities, more folks continue to react and add to the somber conversation.
