In a shocking turn of events, Chicago rapper Monaduke, a prominent figure in the O’Block movement, was gunned down early Saturday morning alongside his close friend outside a local barbecue restaurant. The drive-by shooting occurred just before 1:30 a.m. in the Edgewater neighborhood, leaving two men dead and another injured, sending shockwaves through the community.

Witnesses report chaos as gunfire erupted at the Pork Chop Barbecue Restaurant located on North Broadway. Police arrived to find multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Monaduke, 28, was struck several times and later succumbed to his injuries at St. Francis Hospital. His friend, identified as Oblak Young, also died after being shot in the chest. A third victim, a 36-year-old man, remains hospitalized in fair condition.

As investigators work to piece together the incident, they are examining footage from city cameras, which captured the shooter potentially driving a stolen vehicle. So far, no arrests have been made, and detectives from Area 3 are pursuing leads in this brazen attack.

Monaduke, who had recently returned from incarceration, was known for his ties to late rapper King Von and the O’Block collective. His career was marked by ups and downs, including controversies surrounding personal relationships and legal troubles. With his tragic death, the cycle of violence that has plagued Chicago’s music scene strikes again, leaving family and fans mourning the loss of two young lives.

Community members are left reeling from the incident, reflecting on the relentless wave of gun violence that continues to claim the lives of promising individuals. As the investigation unfolds, the urgency for justice grows, and the call for an end to this cycle becomes ever louder. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.