YNG cHeese, Gillie Da Kid.Photo:Instagram
YNG Cheese — the son of Barstool Sports' “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” host and rapperGillie Da Kid— died in a Thursday night shooting in Philadelphia.
Devin Spady, 25, was killed Thursday during a “triple shooting” in the 5800 Mascher St. area, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.
“The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Homicide Unit,” the statement continued.
Gillie’s co-host Wallo confirmed the news of YNG Cheese’s death on Instagram, sharing a handful of photos of the late musician, including one of him holding his 2-year-old son.
“Lil Cuz usually when I talk to you, I got a lot to tell you. Tonight the pain in my heart & tears spoke to you. I love you beyond life Cheese. I got your father, Rest Well,” Wallo wrote, alongside several broken-heart emojis.
Several notable entertainers and friends of Gillie reacted to the news as well, with21 Savage, Sway Calloway, Big Boi and 03 Greedo all paying tribute.
“Praying for u@gilliedakingwords can’t explain how u feel so we just gon pray big dawg. We care about u,” Greedo commented.
According to authorities in Philadelphia, the shooting took place around 8:24 p.m., as Spady was transported to Einstein Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 8:39 p.m. after being shot in the back.
The two other victims, a 28-year-old man and a 31-year-old man were also transported to the hospital and are in stable condition, police tell PEOPLE. Police have not made arrests in the case and a motive for the shooting is currently unknown.
Before that, he celebratedhis second birthdaywith pictures of balloons, gifts and a family get-together.
source: people.com
