LGP Qua, a famed Philadelphia rapper, was tragically shot dead at the age of 30.
The artist, born Qidere Johnson, was fatally shot on Sunday in the Juniata Park neighborhood just before 4.40pm, police said.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire and soon found out Johnson was transported to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4.56pm.
Police believe he was shot during an attempted robbery, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The independent rapper was reportedly approached by two masked men who attempted to steal his gold chains from around his neck before shooting him in the chest, police said.
The suspects fled the scene. A motive remains unknown and no arrests have been made.
Police are offering $20,000 for any information leading to an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting.
Johnson, who’s been pictured with other popular artists, including Snoop Dogg, Chance the Rapper and Megan Thee Stallion, was known for speaking on the challenges about being a young black man in Philadelphia.
LGP Qua, a famed Philadelphia rapper, was tragically shot dead at the age of 30 on Sunday
Johnson (pictured with Snoop Dogg) was known for speaking on the challenges about being a young black man in Philadelphia
He rose to fame with the release of his track New York Freestyle, which was written about rapper Meek Mill’s time in prison.
The Corner Store hitmaker started rapping as a child and later pursued it as a career after serving time in jail in 2016.
Johnson called himself ‘voice of the youth’ on his social media pages, as he rapped about the struggles he faced growing up in North Philadelphia.
Following his death, an Instagram account was created to give his fans, friends and loved ones updates on his funeral arrangements.
‘Rest In Peace to Qidere “LGP Qua” Johnson. A kid with a dream that turned to a man with a vision,’ the page read.
‘He had dreams of bettering his community using rap to influence the mindsets of the youth. So young, so much talent. Qidere was known to his friends and family as someone who would ride til the wheels would fall off.
‘He knew the struggles of inner city youth first hand. However he didn’t let his downfalls or setbacks deter his message.’
Meek Mill, another Philly rapper, took to his Instagram story Sunday evening with a video of Johnson.
The Corner Store hitmaker (pictured with Chance the Rapper) started rapping as a child and later pursued it as a career after serving time in jail in 2016
‘Killing ambitious young bulls like this on Mother’s Day is a Philly type of thing smfh… sh** will make you different.
‘Prayers to you family & let’s collect some of them guns sh** sad out there,’ the rapper added.
Swiss Beatz also shared his condolences, writing: ‘Sh** wack man rest up King.’
‘I am so hurt behind this, Wow, I can’t believe it, on Mother’s Day too, imagine what his mother is going through,,, so bad!,’ DJ Kid Capri said.
‘This is so heartbreaking. i’m praying for Philly and praying for this young brother’s family. We gotta do better,’ rapper Dee-1 posted.
