YNG Cheese, the son of podcaster Gillie Da Kid, has reportedly died at age 25. The news was confirmed by the Philly podcaster’s co-host and cousin in an Instagram post Thursday evening (July 20).
“Lil Cuz usually when I talk to you, I got a lot to tell you,” Wallo267 wrote in the caption alongside a carousel of photos featuring YNG Cheese. “Tonight the pain in my heart & tears spoke to you. I love you beyond life Cheese. I got your father, Rest Well!”
Sources confirmed YNG Cheese was killed in a triple shooting on Thursday evening, per NBC10 Philadelphia. The outlet reported a 25-year-old man was shot once in the back at around 8:24 p.m. local time. He was taken to hospital by the police and was sadly pronounced dead at 8:39 p.m.
Another two men were also shot during the incident. A 28-year-old man and 31-year-old man were taken to hospital and are reportedly in stable condition.
According to NBC10 Philadelphia, cops have yet to make any arrests. No weapons were recovered, although authorities confirmed they discovered 10 spent sell cases at the scene.
Police haven’t identified the deceased man, but sources confirmed to NBC10 that the victim was YGB Cheese, son of Gillie Da Kid.
AllHipHop sends our condolences to Gillie Da Kid and YBG Cheese’s family.