Toronto Rapper Houdini Shot Dead At 21 – Meek Mill & Tory Lanez React

Meek Mill & Tory Lanez Pay Tribute To Toronto Rapper Houdini

Upcoming Toronto rapper Houdini, real name  Dimarjio Antonio Jenkins, was tragically shot and killed at his hometown in the Entertainment District of Downtown Toronto this week.

Houdini had been getting lots of attention as the new buzzing rapper out of Toronto. He’s already familiarized with big names including Tory Lanez, KILLY, and other top acts in his city.

The fast rising emcee was on pace to become the next big star to break out of Toronto, unfortunately losing his life to senseless gun violence on his journey. The shooting was reportedly targeted, according to Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders.

 

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A post shared by HOULIGAN®️ (@houdini) on Mar 27, 2020 at 1:08pm PDT

He revealed that the suspect, while not yet identified, was in a blue vehicle and “deliberately” waited for 40 minutes for Houdini to arrive. Once he spotted the rapper, the suspect exited the vehicle, fired a gun, and left the scene.

Two other people were injured in the shooting — a 15-year-old boy and a 27-year-old woman. They are both expected to recover from their injuries. A gun was also reportedly collected at the scene of the murder.

Tributes has been pouring in from all angles on social media following the announcement of his death, fellow rappers including Meek Mill and Tory Lanez have also reacted to the tragic incident. Rest in peace Houdini!

 

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@houdini 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I Rocked WIT YOUNGBULL VIBE AS A PERSON RIP! PRAYERS TO HIS SIDE! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

A post shared by Meek Mill (@meekmill) on May 26, 2020 at 5:49pm PDT

 

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I’m trying , and I can’t fight the tears from falling .. i can’t even find the words for a speech right now .. YALL TOOK MY FUCKING NIGGA AND ALL HE WANTED TO DO WAS LIVE !!!!!! #RIP Houdini 4 Ever !

A post shared by torylanez (@torylanez) on May 26, 2020 at 5:30pm PDT