Lil Cam, a well-known member of 5th Ward MobTies and alleged killer of deceased rapper Takeoff, was shot and killed earlier today. Read on to know what happened to Lil Cam, who shot him dead, and why.
A few days ago, rapper TakeOff was killed in a shooting incident in Houston. Many have linked Lil Cam to the shooting and framed Lil Cam as the person who murdered TakeOff. However, the investigation was going on as the officials were yet to come to a conclusion.
Who was Lil Cam?
Lil Cam, 16, was a rapper, producer, and songwriter hailing from a small town in upstate South Carolina. His real name is Joshua Isaiah Cameron. He grew up on the streets of Pendleton which is also known as Pimptown.
Lil Cam was a member of the rapping group 5th Ward MobTies. He was a talented lad who had a number of songs to his name and frequently performed on the streets. Recently, his name was linked to another rapper, TakeOff’s, death.
Lil Cam Shot and Killed in Houston
The young rapper Lil Cam has been shot and killed in Houston last night by an unidentified man. He was shot dead in Houston on Friday, November 4, 2022, late at night while he was out for some unknown business.
The news about Lil Cam’s death first emerged via Twitter as fans claimed that Takeoff’s alleged killer has been killed in a Houston shooting incident. Upon further investigation, the reports seem to be true and Lil Cam has actually passed away.
Why was Lil Cam Shot Dead?
The investigation into Lil Cam’s death is continuing and it’s unknown why he was killed. Lil Cam was only 16 years old. It’s believed that his untimely death was a result of rapping gang rivalry. Many also believe that he was shot because he killed Takeoff a few days ago.
The exact motive behind Lil Cam’s shooting that killed him is unknown at the time of writing. We’re trying to get in touch with the officials to gather more information about the tragic incident. We’ll keep adding updates here as more information is released.
Did Lil Cam kill TakeOff?
A few days ago, another rapper popularly known as “Takeoff” was shot and killed at a Houston Bowling Alley. His real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball. The shooting that left Takeoff dead took place in the 1200 block of Polk Street in downtown Houston.
In the incident that was attended by at least a dozen police officers, Takeoff was shot at least twice and was pronounced dead at the scene. A video of the incident went viral and Lil Cam was seen beside Takeoff just before he was shot dead.
This led to many claiming that Lil Cam was the killer of Takeoff. However, the officials didn’t find any evidence linking Lil Cam to Takeoff’s death. The investigation is still going and now the officials have to find two culprits.
This is a developing story. We’ll keep you posted with further updates.