Born Melanie Doyle, the 24-year-old drill rapper had seen her star wattage rise in recent years with several tracks that went viral. In 2023, she was charged with felony counts of aggravated battery in connection with an attack on a fellow rapper.
Wednesday’s party for Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz was supposed to be a celebration of the release of her new album “Hollyhood.” Instead, it erupted into chaos as a drive-by shooting unfolded outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in River North where attendees had been gathered, killing four people and wounding 14.
Born Melanie Doyle, the 24-year-old drill rapper had seen her star wattage rise in recent years with several tracks that went viral, including “Boom Pt. 2” featuring Grammy-nominated Atlanta rapper Latto; the track currently has 3.5 million Spotify streams and its video has garnered 9 million views on YouTube. The two performed the song at the Coachella festival in 2023, an appearance that continued to elevate Doyle’s reputation as one to watch.
Another hit, “Boom (Mouskatool)” also attracted headlines that same year. Featuring fellow Chicago rappers Amari Blaze, Kashh Mir and Moni da G, Pitchfork called it a “must-hear” track and said “each verse is an electrifying showcase of persona.
