{
  "id": 7228950,
  "title": "Bloodhound Q50's mother breaks silence after rapper's reported death, sends chilling message to trolls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bloodhound-q50s-mother-breaks-silence-after-rappers-reported-death",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T02:25:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/bloodhound-q50s-mother-breaks-silence-after-rappers-reported-death-sends-chilling-message-to-trolls-101789347797921.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chicago rapper Bloodhound Q50, whose real name is Mikquale Cooper, was reportedly shot and killed early Sunday morning in the Fuller Park neighborhood. His mother, Machetta Dudley, took to social media to refute reports of her son's death and warn trolls who may have mocked her son's passing. In an emotional Facebook post, she made it clear that she would not remain silent while people made light of her son's tragic death. Police have identified the victim as 22-year-old Mikquale Cooper, who was shot in the chest and shoulder and pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide, and four suspects are believed to have been involved, wearing all black during the attack.",
  "summary": "Bloodhound Q50's mother hit back at online trolls after the rapper was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chicago rapper Bloodhound Q50, Mikquale Cooper, killed in shooting",
    "Mother Machetta Dudley denies death reports on Facebook",
    "Police investigate incident as homicide with four suspects"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Machetta Dudley's decision to speak out against trolls who mocked her son's reported death signals a determination to take control of the narrative and protect her family's dignity.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}