MUMBAI: The latest shooting of Punjabi rapper-singer turned politician Sidhu Moose Wala has shaken the whole country. This incident is only a testimony to the fact that the hip-hop community at large has had a long history where artists have been murdered in broad daylight.

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The first rapper who was shot and killed is believed to be Scott La Rock. The incident happened in the year 1987. The rapper was the founding member of the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions.

Here we take a look at the rappers who were shot and killed or survived.

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Singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead by gangsters in his village in Punjab, India on May 29, 2022. He was travelling in his vehicle when multiple shots were fired at him. Canada based gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has claimed responsibility for the killing.

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Four bullets were fired at the famous rapper Tupac Shakur when he was a red-light signal in his vehicle. The incident happened in the year 1996. Later, he succumbed to the wounds. The rapper was 25 when he died.

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XXXTentacion was shot near a motorcycle dealership in Florida on June 18, 2018. He was 20. The attackers had fled the scene in an SUV after stealing his bag containing money. Later, four of them were later arrested.

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Rapper Notorious B.I.G was shot in 1997. The assailant opened fire on the rapper while his car was at a red light. The final shot was fatal.

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In May 2000, Rapper 50 Cent was shot 9 times at close range. Reportedly, he spent almost two weeks in the hospital after the incident happened. In an interview, the rapper revealed that the bullet buried under his tongue, changed his speech, leaving him with a mild impediment.

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Lil' Wayne had once revealed that he attempted to take his own life when he was only 12 years old. The rapper went on to say that he found a gun in his mother's house and shot himself in the chest. The 'Lollipop' singer had just barely missed his heart.

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Reportedly, rapper Timbaland was accidentally shot by a coworker. He was 15 at that time. He was left partially immobile for nine months.

Credit: ETimes