MTV News is reporting that 18-year old Louisiana rapper Lil Snupe was shot and killed last night. No details have been made public yet, but the announcement of Snupe's passing came in the form of a tweet from his manager, Leem7st.

after passing Meek his demo at a Louisiana tour stop. Meek has said that he was impressed with Snupe's talent and flow, and saw serious potential in the teenager. Snupe released his "R.N.I.C." mixtape back on May 2.

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