Overview

• LGP Qua, born Qidere Johnson, was ambushed by two masked men near M and East Luzerne Streets in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.
• The 30-year-old rapper was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery targeting his gold chains and was pronounced dead shortly after at Temple University Hospital.
• Philadelphia Police have not made any arrests and are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
• Known for his socially conscious lyrics, Johnson addressed youth struggles, systemic inequities, and gun violence, earning him recognition as a 'voice of the youth.'
• Community leaders and fellow artists, including Meek Mill, have expressed grief and called for action against gun violence in the wake of his death.