Qidere Johnson, a.k.a. "LGP Qua," was shot and killed May 11 in what police say was a robbery. Two 19-year-olds have been arrested and charged with murder, robbery and related offenses. Read more Courtesy of @lgp_qua

by Ellie Rushing Published May 24, 2025, 1:01 p.m. ET

Two 19-year-olds have been arrested and charged with shooting and killing Qidere Johnson , a Philadelphia rapper known as LGP Qua, whose death earlier this month drew shock and outrage in the community.

Joshua Thomas-Coleman and Abdul Boyd have been charged with murder, robbery, conspiracy, and related crimes after police said they attempted to rob Johnson of his chains, then shot him multiple times on May 11.

Boyd was taken into custody earlier this week, while Thomas-Coleman was charged a few days after t

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