Rapper Bloodhound Q50 gunned down outside Chicago gas station

fox32chicago.com • September 14, 2026 • entertainment

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Chicago rapper Bloodhound Q50, real name Mikquale Cooper, was fatally shot outside a South Side BP gas station early Sunday morning, succumbing to gunshot wounds to the chest and shoulder.
Multiple videos circulated on social media depict the shooting, showing at least two shooters approaching Cooper's vehicle and firing numerous shots, differing slightly from the police's initial account.
Cooper, who began his music career in 2023, had rapidly gained popularity with hits like "Big 3" and "Coffin," signed with Signal Records, and performed at Rolling Loud in May 2024.
Despite the viral footage, police have not made any arrests or released suspect descriptions, with Area One detectives currently leading the investigation.