Famous rapper 6ix9ine has paid tribute to his ex-girlfriend after she was reportedly shot dead.
Ariiela La Langosta, known more popularly as Ariela the Lobster, reportedly died yesterday (17 August).
The influencer, aged 29, had shared videos only hours prior at a club lounge where she reportedly worked as a waitress.
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It is believed shots were fired at her vehicle while on the way home from the club, reports Need To Know.
The influencer’s family haven’t yet confirmed the exact cause of her death.
Ariiela, who boasts 552,000 followers on Instagram, has had a pour of tributes paid to her – including from ex-boyfriend Daniel Hernandez, better known as Tekashi 6ix9ine, also 29.
On his Instagram story, 6ix9ine tagged the influencer and wrote: “Our song. Always jealous of us, to see if we still loved each other,” followed by a crying face and a broken heart emoji.
“The queen of NY.
“NY won’t ever be the same,” he added.
He also shared multiple videos of himself and the influencer during their time together.
Ariiela, from the Dominican Republic, was reportedly shot near the restaurant Ikon New York, located on Sherman Avenue, Manhattan.
The company confirmed her passing in a post, which read: “Today we lost our shining star.
“Our hearts are broken.
“Your joy, your humility, and the way you treated everyone with so much care always made you stand out.
“Thank you for giving so much love and support to our home, which also became yours.
“To Ariela’s family, we are here for anything you need.
“We still can’t believe it…you were our smile, our happiness.
“We love you and we will miss you forever.”
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