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Chicago Drill Rapper BloodHound Q50 Reportedly Dead
13 Sep
Summary
- Reports indicate rapper BloodHound Q50 died in a Chicago shooting.
- The victim was shot multiple times while sitting in a parked car.
- Official confirmation from authorities is still pending.
Chicago's drill rap scene is reportedly in mourning following news of the death of artist BloodHound Q50. Unconfirmed reports indicate a shooting occurred early Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, in the 4200 block of S. Wentworth Avenue. The victim, who was allegedly seated in the driver's seat of a vehicle, was reportedly shot by assailants in other vehicles.
While police have not officially confirmed the identity of the 22-year-old victim, social media tributes and preliminary reports from various hip-hop news outlets have surfaced. Alleged audio from police dispatch has also been circulating online, reportedly mentioning the victim's real name, Mikquale Cooper.
Authorities are conducting a homicide investigation but have not announced any suspects or arrests. The victim had previously been the subject of violent attacks. Official confirmation from law enforcement and medical officials is still pending, leaving the hip-hop community awaiting definitive news.
