FliptTop rapper John Ross Delos Santos or LilJohn was shot dead in Imus, Cavite Saturday afternoon.
The rapper was declared dead on the spot. Imus City Police Chief Police Lt. Col. Junar Alamo said the victim was on his motorcycle in front of a food store when he was shot in the head.
LilJohn was brought to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Police recovered two bullet cases at the crime scene.
LilJohn gained popularity following his participation in the underground rap battle called FlipTop.
Authorities were still investigating the motives behind the rapper’s killing as of press time.
“Sa kabila ng ginagawa namin sa entablado, at sa kabila ng kahit anong di mapag-sangayunan ng mga kasapi nito, may special unspoken bond talaga lahat ng emcees at hiphop, lalo’t mula sa indibidwal at kolektibong pinagdaanan at pinaghirapan para sa kultura natin, para sa naging kung ano siya ngayon,” FlipTop Rap Battle League said in a statement.
“Kaya sobrang bigat, sobrang lungkot… Mula sa buong FlipTop, lahat ng nakasama mo sa hiphop, at lahat ng napasaya at nainspira mo sa battle rap,” FlipTop added. (TN)
