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BloodHound Q50 last Instagram story goes viral after Chicago rapper is killed at 22; what he posted hours before deadly Fuller Park shooting
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BloodHound Q50’s last Instagram Story has drawn fresh attention after the 22-year-old Chicago rapper was reportedly killed in a deadly Fuller Park gas station shooting. In his last social media, the rapper extended support for EST Gee's release of the new album Bigger Than The Devil and enjoying Gee's latest track. BloodHound Q50 was sitting in driver's seat of a white 2019 Tesla at a BP station when he was targeted.

BloodHound Q50, whose real name was Mikquale Cooper, was reportedly killed in a Chicago shooting just hours after sharing his last Instagram Story. The 22-year-old rapper’s final social media post is now drawing attention as details emerge about the deadly Fuller Park gas station ambush.



His most recent Instagram story, posted nearly seven hours ago, features him expressing support for EST Gee's release of the new album Bigger Than The Devil and enjoying Gee's latest track "Sometimes." According to , Q50 had shared support for fellow rapper EST Gee’s album shortly before the shooting. That post has taken on a different significance after news of the Chicago shooting spread.



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Chicago rapper BloodHound Q50 is at the centre of attention after reports of his death in a violent shooting early Sunday. The rising drill artist was reportedly sitting inside a white Tesla at a Fuller Park gas station when gunmen opened fire.



According to a preliminary Chicago police report cited by CWB Chicago, six gunmen fired more than 50 rounds during the attack. Q50, 22, was reportedly the target of the ambush.




The sudden timing has left fans revisiting the rapper's social media, with his final Instagram activity becoming one of the most searched aspects of the story. Q50 had been building a name in Chicago's drill rap scene and was only 22 years old when reports of his death emerged.

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What happened to BloodHound Q50 in Chicago?

The shooting reportedly happened at about 4 a.m. Sunday at a BP gas station at 4248 South Wentworth Avenue in Chicago’s Fuller Park area. According to the preliminary police account cited by , Q50 was sitting in the driver's seat of a white 2019 Tesla when two vehicles carrying gunmen approached.



The attackers reportedly drove alongside the Tesla and opened fire from both vehicles. More than 50 shots were fired during the ambush, according to reports. The rapper was reportedly killed in the attack.



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Who was BloodHound Q50?

BloodHound Q50 was the stage name of Mikquale Cooper, a young Chicago drill rapper who was gaining attention in the city's hip-hop scene.



His death has prompted tributes from people and outlets connected to the rap world. DJ Vlad paid tribute to the rapper. “Rest in peace Bloodhound Q50, who was shot and killed a few hours ago,” he wrote in a post shared on X. “I interviewed him last year. He was the most media-trained rapper I've ever spoken to at his young age. My condolences to his family, friends, and fans.” DJ Akademiks wrote, “RIP BloodHound Q50.”

BloodHound Q50 was the stage name of Mikquale Cooper, a young Chicago drill rapper who was gaining attention in the city's hip-hop scene.

However, reports have noted that authorities and medical officials had not immediately publicly confirmed the victim's identity at the time of publication. According to latest reports, no suspects had been arrested in connection with the shooting.



The circumstances and possible motive behind the attack remain unclear. Police are continuing to investigate the early-morning shooting.

FAQs

Who was BloodHound Q50?



BloodHound Q50 was the stage name of Chicago rapper Mikquale Cooper, who was 22 years old.



What happened to BloodHound Q50?



He was reportedly fatally shot during an early-morning ambush at a Fuller Park gas station in Chicago.



What was BloodHound Q50’s last Instagram post?



His final Instagram activity reportedly showed him supporting rapper EST Gee’s album shortly before the shooting.



How many people were involved in the shooting?



A preliminary police report cited in reports said six gunmen fired more than 50 rounds during the attack.



Were any suspects arrested?



No arrests had been reported in the latest available reports.

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