Rapper 'Lil Snupe' Shot Dead: Fast Things You Need to Know

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Rising young rapper Adarren Ross — better known by his pseudonym Lil Snupe — was reportedly shot dead at 4 a.m Thursday morning. According to local news, police say they have a suspect but are not ready to release the identity.

The 18-year-old Louisiana native, dubbed "Freestyle King," awed rapper Meek Mill with his demo tape and was gaining fierce momentum in the world of music. Lil Snupe was first confirmed dead by his manager, Leem7st, via Twitter on Thursday morning — spurring what can only be described as a social media frenzy.

Before official confirmation of his death hit the news, fans and listeners had already conjured up a Twitter and Instagram storm with messages of grief, confusion and disbelief. Here are the facts you need to know about Lil Snupe, his music and his untimely death. 

1. He Was Shot Twice and Killed
Police have told local news that 18-year-old rapper was shot twice in the chest just after 4:00 a.m at an apartment complex he was visiting. According to reports, the shooting happened at a residence called Maplewood Apartments. Although local news published the address as "1901 S. Jones Street in Winnfield, Louisiana",  other sources list the Winnfield's Maplewood Apartment's address as "1701 S. Jones St." Police say they do have a suspect, but are not yet ready to release the name. Reports from the ground indicate that the crime scene has now turned into a memorial decorated with flowers and balloons.

Meanwhile, many Twitter users have stated that Lil Snupe was killed during "a dice game gone wrong". According to Twitter user @GreatHambino, Lil Snupe was killed over a "100$ dice game."

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