Rapper Affiliated With Street Gang Killed In Philly Shooting: Report

A rapper affiliated with a Philadelphia street gang was shot dead in the Olney section of the city, 6abc said.

Abdul Vicks
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Abdul Vicks @abdul.tr.94*

Photo Credit: Ybcdul

08/26/2024 11:26 a.m.

Philadelphia police have identified Friday's shooting victim as 25-year-old Abdul Vicks of the 4100 block of Reese Street.

The news outlet said Vicks was a well-known rapper, Ybcdul, affiliated with the gang Young Bag Chasers (YBC). Police could not confirm that.

The shooting occurred at 3:34 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 on the 5500 block of N. 6th Street. Vicks was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Ybcdul is most known for McButton’s & McNuggets which features rapper Skrilla. The video on Ybcdul's YouTube page has over one million views.

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