The rapper, né Abdul Vicks, 25, was then transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead twenty minutes after the shooting. A white Hyundai SUV, which was spotted at the scene of the crime, is being held by investigators to explore possible connections to the deadly shooting.
Authorities considered Vicks the “ringleader” of a dangerous gang based in West Philadelphia known as the Young Bag Chasers. Vicks, rapping as YBC Dul, went viral for digging up the grave of a deceased foe from a rival gang. YBC had been embroiled in a “war” with about six other local gangs when his clip caught the attention of the masses.
The news publication detailed another incident involving the YBC that went down in early August. Reports recall Quamere Hall, 22, an alleged associate of Vicks and YBC affiliate, being arrested and charged for the death of a 34-year-old man named Sharif King, which transpired in 2023.
YBC took another hit in mid-August when member Arshad Curry was sentenced for the murder of three teenagers and wounding two other people in 2021. During the recent hearing, Curry was sentenced to 42½ to 85 years in prison.
“I applaud the excellent prosecution of this case by Assistant District Attorney Cydney Pope,” District Attorney Krasner expressed in relation to Curry’s sentencing . “Thanks to her work, a significant driver of gun violence has been taken off of the streets. This case is also a testament to the power of modern law enforcement techniques. By improving law enforcement’s forensic capabilities, we can solve more cases quickly and hopefully prevent more tragedies like this.”
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.
Comments / 0