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Who Was Rapper Rico G? Rapper Rico G Dies In a Shooting Incident

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Ethan Hayes

Updated on January 18, 2026

Rapper Rico G Trapping, known for his songs such as “If I really told you,” “On Flight,” “Ride alone,” and “Bet That,” was fatally shot in Brooklyn, New York City on January 30, 2024. The police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, while the community grapples with the distressing news of the homicide. Rico G was found unconscious and unresponsive on President Street near Utica Avenue, and despite being taken to Kings County Hospital by ambulance, he was not able to be saved.

As of Tuesday morning, no one had been arrested or identified as a suspect, and the suspect is still at large. As law enforcement delves into the details surrounding the shooting, the community mourns the loss and awaits answers regarding this unsettling act of violence. The most recent NYPD data reveals that this incident is the first shooting and first homicide in the 71st Police Precinct this year. From January 1 to January 21, there were 16 killings and 47 shootings on the streets of the five boroughs.

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The NYPD needs public assistance, and the public can provide tips by calling the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), visiting the Crime Stoppers website, and following them on Twitter at @NYPDTips. As the news of Rico G’s untimely death reverberates throughout the community, a collective sense of mourning envelops the city.

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