Philadelphia rapper shot dead: rapper Qidere Johnson, who is against gun violence, was killed while shooting in Philadelphia
What’s wrong with Qidere Johnson?
Johnson was taken to the hospital with multiple bullet injuries. According to police, he succumbed to injury before 5 p.m. (local time).
ABC News reported that Johnson adopted the nickname “Voice of Youth”. The rapper’s freestyle video on social media platform Instagram is designed to be broadly meaningful.
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Qidere Johnson’s reputation journey
ABC News said he first spread his freestyle on the internet in 2017. Freestyle reportedly mentioned several pressing issues including police brutality. So far, the video has received nearly a million views.
Philadelphia hip-hop star mourns the demise of LGP Qua
Several notable hip-hop figures in Philadelphia entered social media to mourn Johnson’s demise. These include rapper Meek Mill, renowned hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz and DJ Kid Capri, NBC10 Philadelphia said in a report.
Police have not released any details about the alleged shooter until at least the early hours of Monday, May 12.
According to reports, the reasons behind the shooting are not clear. A $20,000 return has been announced to provide information that led to the arrest and conviction in the case.
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Philadelphia: Watch the murder
In addition to Johnson, a 12-year-old boy was shot dead in Philadelphia this past weekend. The child was reportedly recording a music video at the time of the incident.
Official police data show that Philadelphia witnessed a 21.28% drop in homicide cases, meanwhile in 2024. The city has reported 74 homicides so far in 2025.
FAQ
Who killed Qidere Johnson?
So far, police have not arrested Johnson’s murder.
Which stage name did Qidere Johnson use?
As LGP Qua, he gained wide popularity.
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