Latest news with #LGPQUA
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Funeral held for beloved Philly rapper LGP QUA as 2 suspects arrested
The Brief The funeral for Qidere Johnson, also known as LGP QUA, was held Saturday. Nearly 500 people turned out to pay their respects to the rapper known for so much more than his music. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Close to 500 mourners turned out in North Philadelphia to remember rapper Qidere Johnson, known as LGP QUA. A tragic loss "My heart is broken. My heart is broken," family friend, Nikki Bagby, cried. Tears flowed freely for 30-year-old Qidere Johnson, known by so many as rapper LGP QUA, also known as a gifted storyteller, a generous spirit with a positive, anti-violence message. His uncle, Daryl Colman, described his nephew, "All he wanted to do was help stop the violence. Basically, he was just an advocate for stopping violence and it's a shame that he died trying to get his message out, cause that's what he was really trying to do. Get his message out to some of the youth." And it did reach so many young people, like friend Nashaderra Salaam, who described LGP QUA, "He just spread light and love to anyone that came around him. He was just a good person. Yeah, Qua was definitely a good person." Gone too soon A good person gone too soon, after police say two men shot and killed him on Sunday, May 11th, Mother's Day, during a robbery on the 3900 block of M Street, in Juniata Park. Bagby continued, "He wanted to bring Philly up, although Philly didn't bring him. We fought to show the world who he was and, unfortunately, now everybody knows him." And, now his friends, family and fans are calling for an end to the violence in his honor and begging people to stop the shootings, while asking adults to step up by becoming better role models for kids in the city. What they're saying "I have lost 40 people in the last 10 years and it was not a police officer, it was the same people they ran in the streets with," Bagby said. Michael OG Law, with Stay Alive Philly, stated, "Don't let who he was die. Let him live through you, too. You get two days in life – when you die and when you're born. We love you, LGP QUA! Your legacy lives on!" What you can do Philadelphia police announced late Saturday the arrest of two men in connection with LGP QUA's fatal shooting. They are searching for a third suspect. If anyone has any information, please contact them through the department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
3rd suspect sought, 2 others in custody in connection with Philly rapper LGP QUA fatal shooting, police say
The Brief Philadelphia police are actively searching for a third suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of Qidere Johnson, also known as LGP QUA. Two other men have already been arrested in the deadly shooting, officials said. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police authorities announced they have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of Philly rapper LGP QUA on May 11 and they are actively seeking a third man they say is tied to the shooting. What we know Philadelphia police officials announced the arrest of 19-year-old Joshua Thomas-Coleman, of the 4100 block of Greeby Street, and 19-year-old Abdul Boyd, of the 1600 block of Granite Street, after the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Qidere Johnson, known as Philly rapper LGP QUA. Thomas-Coleman and Boyd have both been charged with murder, according to authorities. Additionally, officials announced they are searching for a third suspect, 21-year-old Amir Earley, known as Earley, of the 4600 block of Mulberry Street. Officials say he is considered armed and dangerous. The backstory Law enforcement sources tell FOX 29 LGP QUA was around M and East Luzerne Streets with a friend just before 5 p.m. on Mother's Day, and they believe three individuals, wearing masks, saw that he was wearing gold chains and took the opportunity to rob him. It ended in a shooting that took his life, sources say. Video showed both suspects armed with firearms before fleeing the scene in a vehicle driven by a third male. What you can do The Philadelphia Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact the department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible.
CBS News
24-05-2025
- CBS News
2 men arrested, third suspect wanted in connection with fatal shooting of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA
Two men have been arrested and another man remains at large in connection with the fatal shooting of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA, Philadelphia Police said. Joshua Thomas-Coleman, 19, of Mayfair and Abdul Boyd, 19, of Franford, were both taken into custody and charged with murder after an intensive investigation, police said in the release. Earlier this week, police released surveillance video of two wanted suspects. Police identified the third suspect as Amir Earley, 21, also known as "Earley" of Frankford. They said he is wanted for his involvement in the deadly shooting and is considered armed and dangerous. Amir Earley. Philadelphia Police Department. There is still an active investigation of the shooting death of 30-year-old Qidere Johnson, known as LGP QUA. Police said the shooting happened on May 11, Mother's Day, near the intersection of M Street and East Luzerne Street in Juniata Park. CBS News Philadelphia talked with Johnson in 2019 about his music and growing popularity on a national stage. Johnson, who spent time in prison in his early 20s, had this message to the city's young people: "Be you. Be different. Stand out. Don't be like a crowd." Johnson's songs landed him a collaboration with and he was given citations by the Philadelphia City Council after he donated nearly 1,000 pairs of shoes to Philadelphia school students through a partnership with Puma and Foot Locker. PPD urges anyone with information in relation to the shooting to contact the department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). They said a $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction.
CBS News
19-05-2025
- CBS News
Video shows 2 suspects wanted in murder of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA
Police released surveillance video Monday of two suspects wanted in the murder of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA last week in Juniata Park. The shooting happened on Sunday, May 11, near M and East Luzerne streets at around 4:40 p.m. Police said last week 30-year-old Qidere Johnson, who went by the stage name LGP QUA, was shot and pronounced dead about 20 minutes later at the hospital. Police are looking for two suspects who were dressed in all black at the time of the shooting. They were both armed with weapons, according to the surveillance video. After the shooting, police said the two suspects fled in a black Nissan Altima that a third male drove. Police said they recovered the vehicle, but they didn't provide any other details about where the car was located. Police are looking for two suspects in the murder of Philly rapper LGP QUA. Philadelphia Police Department CBS News Philadelphia spoke with Johnson in 2019 about his music and growing popularity on a national stage. Johnson, who spent time in prison in his early 20s, had this message to the city's young people: "Be you. Be different. Stand out. Don't be like a crowd." Johnson's songs landed him a collaboration with and he was given citations by the Philadelphia City Council after he donated nearly 1,000 pairs of shoes to Philadelphia school students through a partnership with Puma and Foot Locker. Ameer Barber, a community youth activist, told CBS Philadelphia that there will "never be another one" like Johnson. "His legacy is going to live on," Barber said. "I'm going to make sure it lives on through what I do. I'm gonna try to implement as many, especially of his lyrics, I'm gonna try to teach the younger guys what his lyrics meant. How he was able to express himself through those lyrics and really tell you about Philadelphia but from a different avenue, and not about killing people but about how can we stop that." Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in connection with Johnson's death. Anyone with information on the shooting should contact police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Philadelphia Rapper LGP QUA Shot & Killed on Mother's Day
Qidere 'LGP QUA' Johnson was shot and killed in Philadelphia on Mother's Day in what authorities are saying was a robbery gone wrong. The Philadelphia Police Department confirmed to ABC News that the 30-year-old artist, who was also outspoken about gun violence and promoted positivity, was shot multiple times a little after 4:40 p.m. in the Juanita Park neighborhood. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly before 5 p.m. Law enforcement is currently searching for three men who may be linked to the fatal shooting, and is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and a conviction in the case. More from Billboard Kneecap's First Live Show Since Coachella Set to Go Ahead at London Festival Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Full Lineup For London BST Hyde Park Show Turnstile Play First Show of 2025 at Free Baltimore Benefit Concert 'His life will never be in vain with me,' QUA's publicist, Nikki Bagby, told ABC 6 Action News. 'I am heartbroken because people knew QUA as a rapper, but people didn't know him as a community advocate. Literally, he was the voice of the youth.' The young rapper was known as the 'Voice of the Youth' because of the honest way he approached street life in his music. The rapper decided to rebrand himself as a positive influence after spending time in prison. Media personality Mina 'SayWhat' Llona, who has interviewed LGP multiple times, spoke with ABC 6 Action News about Johnson's death. 'It's heartbreaking, it's just not enough words and I think people are just tired,' she told the news outlet. 'You know, we're tired of saying 'rest in peace,' we're tired of it being the same story and the same narrative. We're losing young people that are very talented.' She noted that it's unfortunate that even someone as positive as Johnson is vulnerable to gun violence. 'A young guy not saying those things, being positive,' she said. 'You know, giving people inspiration and even he is susceptible to some of the things that our youth are dealing with right now, and it's just sad.' Meek Mill was also disappointed when heard the news, taking to his Instagram Stories to make a statement. 'Killing ambitious young bulls like this on Mother's Day is a Philly type of thing,' the Philly rapper said. 'S—t will make you different. Prayers to your family, and let's collect some of them guns. S–t sad out here.' In 2018, LGP QUA was honored by the city and state at his former school, Edward T. Steel Elementary, where he and Puma also donated $10,000. 'Whoever is looking at me getting these awards and certificates, is like, 'There is hope,'' the rapper said at the event. 'They see someone who was on the negative side change and is on the positive side now.' The school's principle Jamal Dennis added at the time, 'It's very hard to do a lot of things if you never seen it, Bringing someone in that they can actually see and hear from, that the road is going to be bumpy — things happen in life.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
