Rapper Lil Marlo has been shot dead in his car in Atlanta, Georgia, local police have confirmed.
The rapper, whose real name was Rudolph Johnson, was just 27 years old.
TMZ report that police have confirmed that they found the musician dead in his vehicle after being called to the site of a road traffic accident.
The incident took place on the Interstate 285 in downtown Atlanta at 2.06am on Sunday.
Authorities add they currently are not sure if it was a “drive-by” shooting” or if he was shot by someone who was in the car with him, or if he was shot while driving before crashing the car.
Lil Marlo has died aged 27 (Image: WireImage)
A video currently circulating on Twitter is believed to show the aftermath of the tragic shooting.
In the video a small group of people can be seen gathered next to a black car while deep in conversation.
A police car with flashing lights can also be seen in the clip.
The video, which appears to have initially been posted on an Instagram story, is captioned: “#RIPmarlo.”
A video online claims to show the aftermath of the incident (Image: @BlancoTarantino/Twitter)
In a tribute to the late rapper, his friend Lil Yachty took to his own Instagram page to speak out about the tragedy.
Alongside a snap of Marlo, Yachty wrote: “We just did a song a for this morning SMH RIP brother Lil Marlo.”
Meanwhile, fellow rapper Clay James continued: “Waking up seeing Lil Marlo passed away made me appreciate waking up even more.
Lil Marlo was shot dead in his car (Image: Getty Images for Revolt)
“It’s a sad day in Atlanta. Prayers up to his family, friends, and QC.
“Black lives won’t matter to anyone else if they don’t start mattering to US first.”
Meek Mill tweeted: “RIP Lil Marlo prayers to his family!”
Lil Marlo was signed under the Quality Control label, which is also home to the likes of Migos and Lil Baby.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
