Friday, July 4, 2025 - Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz is in mourning following a tragic drive-by shooting that claimed the lives of her boyfriend and three close friends during her album release party on Wednesday night.
The violent attack occurred shortly after 11 PM outside
Artis Lounge nightclub, located in the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue.
According to Chicago police, an unidentified assailant opened fire on a crowd
gathered outside the venue, killing four people and injuring 14 others before
fleeing the scene.
Shocking video footage circulating on social media shows a vehicle passing moments before the gunfire erupted. The sound of multiple shots can be heard in the clip, underscoring the suddenness and severity of the attack.
Of those wounded, three women remain in critical condition.
Authorities identified a 24-year-old woman who was shot in the back, a
25-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 21-year-old woman who
sustained a bullet wound to the mouth.
No arrests have been made, and police confirmed the
investigation is ongoing.
In the wake of the shooting, Mello Buckzz took to Instagram
to share her grief and disbelief. She posted emotional tributes to her late
boyfriend and friends, writing about the quiet life she shared with her partner
and recounting holding his hand for the last time. The rapper also paid tribute
to two of her female friends, affectionately referred to as “TayyTayy” and
@avi_gorgeous.
"My heart broke into so many pieces," she wrote,
expressing the depth of her sorrow.
The shooting took place just hours before the release of her
EP HollyHood, which dropped Thursday, July 3. Police are urging
anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
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