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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Four dead, fourteen injured in drive-by shooting at Mello Buckzz album launch party in Chicago
A tragic shooting outside a nightclub in Chicago has left four people dead and 14 others injured. The shooting occurred late Wednesday night, just as guests were leaving a private album launch party for rapper Mello Buckzz. Police confirmed the incident took place around midnight in the city's River North neighborhood, near Artis Lounge nightclub, located on the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue. Doowop Being Carried After Wounded Post Mello Buckzz Shooting — Slime (@FearedSlime) July 3, 2025 The gunfire erupted when three people in a black SUV drove up to the crowd standing outside the venue and opened fire. The suspects fled the scene immediately after the assault, and authorities are still searching for the culprits. Among the 14 injured, three remain in critical condition, including a 24-year-old woman shot in the back, a 25-year-old with a leg injury, and a 21-year-old woman who was shot in the mouth. The victims ranged in age from 21 to 32, and the dead included two men and two women. Victims were rushed to multiple hospitals, with many taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and John H. Stroger Hospital. #BREAKING VIDEO FROM MASS SHOOTING IN CHICAGO EARLIER TONIGHT THAT HAS LED TO 2 DEAD AND 12 People shot It occurred at the Artis nightclub during the release party for Mello Buckzz — Brian's Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) July 3, 2025 Mello Buckzz, who had been celebrating the release of her new album, expressed her devastation on social media. In a heart-wrenching statement, the rapper shared her grief, saying, "I feel like everything just weighing down on me," and added, "Prayers up for all my sisters, God please wrap yo arms around every last one of them." -Instagram. -Instagram. The shooting has left the local community shaken, with Buckzz mourning the loss of her boyfriend and close friends, including two women known on Instagram as "TayyTayy" and @avi_gorgeous. In the hours following the tragedy, Buckzz shared a tribute on Instagram, recounting the moments she spent with her boyfriend, describing how she held his hand until she could no longer. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet identified any suspects. Mello Buckzz's latest EP, HollyHood, was released on Thursday amidst the shock and sadness surrounding the incident.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Mello Buckzz? All on rapper at center stage of Chicago mass shooting
At least four people were killed and 14 others were wounded in a drive-by mass shooting incident outside a private nightclub in Chicago on Wednesday night. Police said the incident took place at around 11 PM (local time) when a dark SUV drove past the Artis Lounge nightclub in Chicago's River North area, The Guardian reported. Who is Mello Buckzz?(Instagram/ Mello Buckzz) Soon after, three people from inside the vehicle started firing shots when people were leaving the album launch party of Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz. Among those shot were 13 women and five men, ranging in the 21-32 age group, while the dead included two men and two women. Buckzz's boyfriend was also shot in the incident, the report added. Post the attack, the vehicle immediately drove away, police informed, adding that the suspects were still at large. The rapper later issued a statement on Instagram and said, 'Prayers up for all my sisters, God please wrap your arms around every last one of them. We need yo, I need you...I'm f****d up... all I can do is talk to God and pray (sic)' While the victims' identity has not been confirmed yet, Buckzz' Instagram Stories suggest that her boyfriend was among them, The Mirror reported. In one of the videos, he can be seen making heart gestures with hands, while another one shows a photograph of him. Alongside the image, she wrote, "My handsomeeee mannn," followed by crying emoji. Who is Mello Buckzz? Famous for her hard-hitting tracks, the 24-year-old was born as Melanie Doyle. In recent years, Buckzz has made a name for herself in Midwest hip-hop through songs like Boom (Mouskatool) and Boom Pt. 2. She has worked with fellow artists like Amari Blaze, Kashh Mir, Moni Da G, as well as Atlanta rapper Latto. Her work has gained significant attention across various platforms. 'Boom' has amassed more than 3.5 million Spotify streams, while its official video has received nine million views on YouTube. Earlier this year, she was in Atlanta and recorded 'Hula Hoop' at a live session. FAQs: 1. How many people were killed in the Chicago mass shooting? Among those dead are two men and two women. 2. When did the incident take place? It happened late on Wednesday night when Mello Buckzz's album launch party was ending. 3. Who are the suspects? As of now, details regarding the three suspects are unknown.
