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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Influencer Ariela 'La Langosta,' Friend of Rapper 6ix9ine, Has Died
The Dominican content creator regularly posted about fashion and modeling on her Instagram account, which had over 556,000 followers Dominican influencer Ariiela Lalangosta has died. The content creator, who was known for her public friendship with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, regularly shared content about fashion and modeling on her Instagram account, which had over 556,000 followers. In a statement to PEOPLE, Ikon New York, a Manhattan restaurant and lounge, confirmed Lalangosta was an employee of the establishment and said that she was "at work" the night before she died on Aug. 17. In a series of posts to his Instagram Stories after the news of her death, Tekashi 6ix9ine remembered his late friend, writing in Spanish that she was the 'queen of New York.' 'NY won't ever be the same,' added the rapper. 'I loved you.' On the day of her death, Ikon New York posted a tribute to Lalangosta, remembering her 'joy,' 'humility,' and the way she 'treated everyone with so much care.' 'Thank you for giving so much love and support to our home, which also became yours. To Ariela's family, we are here for anything you need. We still can't believe it… you were our smile, our happiness. We love you and we will miss you forever. 🙏🏽✨' Following the tragic news, the restaurant will remain closed until Thursday, Aug. 21, 'out of respect for one of our beloved team members who recently passed,' the business shared on Instagram. 'She was a brilliant, humble soul with incredible energy — the kind of person who could light up any room she entered. She will be deeply missed by all of us,' the post continued. 'Please take a moment to cherish and love your own loved ones. Life is precious.' Starlets of New York, a nightclub in Queens, also shared a tribute to the late content creator, calling Lalangosta "a beautiful friend, loving mother, and daughter whose smile and energy lit up every room she entered" in a post on Instagram. The post continues: "Her energy will forever be missed, but her spirit will always live on with us." Read the original article on People
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ariiela Lalangosta shot? Influencer dies in NYC, Tekashi 6ix9ine pays tribute
Dominican influencer Ariiela Lalangosta, popularly known as Ariela the Lobster, has passed away. Unconfirmed social media reports claim she was shot and killed in New York City early Sunday. Dominican influencer Ariiela Lalangosta was allegedly shot dead in NYC.(Instagram/ Ariiela Lalangosta and Instagram/ Tekashi 6ix9ine) According to some accounts, shots were fired at her vehicle while she was returning from a club. Other reports suggest the gunfire was aimed not at her, but at the person sitting beside her, reportedly her partner. However, none of these details have been confirmed by local authorities or the influencer's family. Hindustan Times was unable to independently verify the reports. Also Read: 3 killed, 8 injured in shooting at New York City restaurant On Saturday night, Lalangosta shared several videos on her Instagram Story, partying at Ikon New York, a lounge located on Sherman Avenue in Manhattan. According to social media reports, she worked there as a waitress and was well-loved by patrons. Ikon New York confirmed her passing in a heartfelt Instagram post: 'Today we lost our shining star Ariiela Lalangosta. Our hearts are broken. Your joy, your humility, and the way you treated everyone with so much care always made you stand out. Thank you for giving so much love and support to our home, which also became yours. To Ariela's family, we are here for anything you need. We still can't believe it… you were our smile, our happiness. We love you and we will miss you forever." The post did not disclose details about the manner of death. Also Read: BloodHound Q50 fans worried after rumors of St. Louis shooting surface 6ix9ine pays tribute Rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, shared multiple photos and videos of Lalangosta on Instagram Story. "There is no heart more beautiful. Rest in peace, Ariiela Lalangosta," he wrote.
