Who is Bloodhound Q50? Everything to know about the Rapper allegedly shot at

Bloodhound Q50, a rising rapper from Chicago, became the center of intense speculation on August 17, 2025, after unverified reports claimed he was shot at in St. Louis. As fans flooded social media with concern, the truth began to surface. Here’s a clear, factual look at who Bloodhound Q50 is, and what’s really going on.

Unverified Reports Spark Concern in St. Louis

Rumors circulated widely on social platforms that Bloodhound Q50’s vehicle was involved in a shooting in St. Louis early Sunday, August 17, 2025. Some posts suggested four people were critically injured. Yet no official statement from law enforcement or the artist’s team has confirmed the incident. The Hindustan Times noted the claims remain unverified.

Who Is Bloodhound Q50?

Born Mikquale Cooper, Bloodhound Q50 began making music in 2023 and quickly gained traction a year later. His breakout single, “Splash Bros”, dropped in July 2024, just one month after the fatal shooting of his friend Bloodhound Lil Jeff . Other notable tracks include “Triple 3,” “Go,” and “BH4L,” some featuring posthumous verses from Lil Jeff.

In late 2024, Q50 signed with Signal Records, an affiliate of Columbia Records. He released his debut album, Long Live My Brudda He Prolly Kilt Yo Brudda, in April 2025. In July, he performed at Summerfest 2025 in Milwaukee, further cementing his rise.

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Past Shooting Experience: A Flashback

Amid the current rumors, fans revisited a viral interview with DJ Vlad from earlier this year. In it, Bloodhound Q50 recounted his first shooting, when he was struck in the leg, what he described as a case of mistaken identity . He recounted staying calm, applying pressure to his wound, and revealed the bullet remains lodged in his leg.

Social Media Reacts, and the Artist Responds

As speculation mounted, Q50’s Instagram comment section lit up with fans calling out:

“@chiraqhumor: He Not (skull emoji) Yall. He Still Alive (100 emoji)“

“@dilyn.ww_: Bro Q50 Pls tell me u still alive twan“

In response, or perhaps toward reassurance, Bloodhound Q50 posted a vehicle carousel with cryptic lyrics, followed by an IG Story repost reading: “Switchy watching all the fake news laughing,” accompanied by laughing emojis. He later appeared in an IG live stream, appearing well and healthy.

The St. Louis shooting claims remain unverified as of August 18, 2025, and no credible sources confirm Bloodhound Q50 was harmed. Still, his rapid trajectory, from breakout single to debut album and major festival stage, is notable. Only time and official updates will clarify the ambiguity; for now, social media suggests he’s alive, active, and watching the drama unfold.