Memphis Rapper YNC Capo Reportedly Passes Away

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YNC Capo
The 20-year-old rising star was allegedly shot and killed during a carjacking.

Sadly, yet another rapper on the rise has reportedly lost his life. Earlier this week, news began to circulate that YNC Capo, real name Malik Gibson, has been shot and killed. Information was scarce and it was difficult for fans to verify the news, but soon, Gibson's loved ones began sharing tributes to him on social media.

The Source reports that new information suggests Gibson was murdered in Memphis during a carjacking as someone attempted to steal his 2021 Infiniti Q60 Sport.

The outlet shared a screenshot of a Facebook post that the suspect was able to flee the scene in the vehicle, but it was recovered in less than 24 hours. The Facebook user also wrote that Gibson recently learned that he was expecting a child.

Fox 13 News reported on a shooting that occurred at 11:30 p.m. last Saturday (August 14), but the news report was brief and did not include the name of the victim. Many suspect that the report was about Gibson, a reported member of Chief Keef's Glo Gang. Tributes have been pouring in over the last few days as friends, relatives, and fans of the 20-year-old rapper remember him fondly.

We send our sincerest condolences to YNC Capo's loved ones. 

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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