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Rapper 23 Rackz Dead At 16, Shot & Killed While Shooting Music Video

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DC Rapper 23 Rackz Shot Dead During Music Video Shoot

DC Rapper 23 Rackz Shot Dead During Music Video Shoot

An up-and-coming teenage rapper was shot dead in Washington, DC Thursday morning while he was shooting a music video.

Justin Johnson, 16, who performs under the name 23 Rackz, was found shot in the Southeast section of the district just before 11:30 a.m.

The Temple Hills, Maryland “Hook” artist released an album entitled “Rookie of the Year” in 2021 and was considered part of the DMV rap genre, a regional percussion-heavy style pioneered in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Moments before Johnson was gunned down, he posted an Instagram story that shared his location, according to a YouTube account that specializes in drill rap content.

Police were reportedly offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the teen’s killer.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams recently called out a 13-year-old boy rapping about guns and murder. In the clip currently making rounds online, Eric snapped at the teenager for his vulgar lyrics condoning violence.

Also, representative Ronny Jackson, who serves Texas’ 13th congressional district, blamed rap music and video game for the tragic Uvalde, Texas Elementary school shooting.

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