Key Takeaways
- North Philly rapper LGP QUA has reportedly passed away, though no official confirmation exists.
- QUA transformed personal hardships into powerful music addressing violence, poverty, and racism.
- Fans mourn the potential loss of an authentic voice who aimed to uplift his community.
Heartbreak and confusion have struck Philadelphia’s music scene as reports circulate that LGP QUA, the North Philly rapper known for his powerful freestyles and community-driven message, has allegedly passed away.
Though authorities or his family have released no official confirmation, fans have flooded social media with tributes, mourning the potential loss of one of the city’s most authentic voices.
Who Was LGP QUA? A Voice From the Streets of North Philly
Born Qidere Johnson in 1999, LGP QUA rose from the gritty blocks of North Philadelphia with a message bigger than music.
His name, LGP, stood for “Let’s Get Paid,” but his mission was never just about money.
Known widely as the self-proclaimed “Voice of the Youth”, QUA built his brand through emotionally raw lyrics that cut through topics like gun violence, poverty, incarceration, and systemic racism.
His journey wasn’t without hardship. Raised by a single mother, QUA didn’t meet his father until an 18-month prison stint on a weapons charge—a chapter that also ignited his passion for rap.
From then on, he used his voice to speak the truth for those who felt voiceless.
“I rap about pain,” he once said in an interview. “Real pain—because that’s all I knew.”
Breakout And Viral Fame
LGP QUA first caught national attention in 2017, at the height of Meek Mill’s legal battle, when he dropped a freestyle that quickly went viral.
It wasn’t just the bars that hit home; it was the emotion, urgency, and authenticity.
From there, his profile soared. His 2018 freestyle on Hot 97 became a six-minute masterclass in lyrical storytelling, earning respect from fans and veterans alike. Rap legends Nas, Snoop Dogg, and will.i.am took notice.
Soon after, he collaborated with will.i.am on the politically charged track “Insomniac (Woke)”, a bold commentary on racial injustice in America.
His 2019 track “Dear Qua” stood out for its innovative concept: it used real letters from Philly teens struggling with violence and poverty.
Fans React To The Shocking News
While there is still no official word from Johnson’s family or law enforcement, tributes continue to pour in.
Across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, fans have posted old freestyles, heartfelt messages, and expressions of disbelief.
One fan wrote,
“Rest well LGP Qua 🕊️ Didn’t know him personally but I was a fan. A young rapper from the same side of Philly as me—Norf Philly.”
Another said,
“Out of all people, y’all kill LGP Qua? He was rapping positivity into the city.”
Others voiced their heartbreak over how Philly’s own turned on someone trying to uplift it:
“Philly weird asf. LGP QUA was putting on in a positive way. SMH.”
A Legacy Bigger Than Music
If the tragic reports are true, LGP QUA’s passing marks more than just the loss of a rapper.
It would be the silencing of a voice that channeled an entire generation’s pain, pride, and perseverance.
He stood not only as an artist but also as an example of transformation from incarceration to inspiration. He used his platform not to glorify the streets but to challenge them, to demand better, and to spark hope.
And even now, in uncertainty, one thing is clear: his words still echo, louder than ever.
