Was Tekashi 6ix9ine's girlfriend Ariella La Langosta killed in NYC shooting? What we know about the influencer found dead at 29

Time of India

2 days ago

Social media influencer and rapper Takeshi 6ix9ine's girlfriend, Ariella La Langosta, has tragically passed away at 29. According to multiple social media pages, she was shot dead on Sunday, August 17, 2025. The news was later confirmed by 6ix9ine himself, who shared an emotional tribute on Instagram following Ariella's death.
What makes the tragedy even more shocking is that before her passing, the rapper had never publicly acknowledged his relationship with Ariella, leaving many fans wondering who she was. Now, questions are being raised about whether her death is connected to the New York City restaurant shooting that claimed at least three lives and left eight others injured.
Here's everything we know so far.
Influencer Ariella La Langosta killed in NYC
Ariella La Langosta, better known to fans as 'Ariela the Lobster', has tragically died. The 29-year-old influencer and well-known New York City bartender was reportedly found inside a vehicle on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon. Police are treating her passing as a suspicious death and have launched an investigation.
Tekashi 6ix9ine mourns Ariella La Langosta's demise
After the news broke, Tekashi 6ix9ine took to his Instagram account to share a deeply personal tribute to Ariella. Posting photos and videos of their moments together, he described her as having 'the most beautiful heart' and someone whose presence lit up his life. His message, raw and emotional, marked the first time he publicly acknowledged their relationship, making the loss feel even more profound to fans who had never seen him post about her before.
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Was she shot in the NYC restaurant shooting?
After news of Ariella's passing broke, many wondered if it was tied to Sunday's New York City restaurant shooting that left three people dead and eight others injured. But that doesn't appear to be the case.
According to reports, Ariella was not among the victims of that incident. Instead, she was allegedly shot while returning home from work. Some accounts claim she was inside a vehicle with Tekashi 6ix9ine at the time, raising speculation that he may have been the intended target. Still, neither the authorities nor her family have confirmed those details.
Who was Ariella La Langosta?
Ariella La Langosta—also known online as Ariiela Lalangosta or Ariela the Lobster—was a Dominican-born influencer and entertainer who built a name for herself on social media. She first joined Instagram back in 2018 and over the years grew a following of more than 551,000 people, thanks to her bold personality, modelling, and dance content.
Beyond social media, Ariella spent time performing at venues across the U.S., from clubs to live events. In 2023, she even appeared on stage alongside Tekashi 6ix9ine at the Taboga Room in New York, a moment that marked one of her career highlights.
At the time of her passing, she was working at IKON New York, a popular lounge in Manhattan's Inwood neighbourhood. After the news broke, the lounge shared a touching tribute, remembering her as a 'shining star' whose kindness and energy lit up every room she walked into.
Meanwhile, fans have filled Ariella's Instagram posts with heartfelt messages, flooding the comments as they mourn a life lost too soon.
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