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Cape Town - A video in which a Brazilian funk singer is gunned down on stage has gone viral with over 6 million views on YouTube.
According to Brazilian news sources Daniel Pellegrine, also known as MC Daleste, was shot in the abdomen while performing in front of 3 000 fans at a free concert in Campinas, Sao Paulo on 6 July.
The video which has garnered over 6 million views shows Pellegrine’s rapping followed by a loud bang and the singer collapsing on the stage.
The video was caught by fans who attended the gig.
Police told a Brazilian news source that singer died early the following day after being taken to a nearby hospital.
According to Billboard MC Daleste was part of a grouping known as the “Ostentatious Funk” scene.
The grouping is described as bling-obsessed with a violent brand of rap but is also known for its “empowering conscious messages and sexy groove”.
Police have not yet arrested any suspects the Guardian reports.
According to Brazilian news sources Daniel Pellegrine, also known as MC Daleste, was shot in the abdomen while performing in front of 3 000 fans at a free concert in Campinas, Sao Paulo on 6 July.
The video which has garnered over 6 million views shows Pellegrine’s rapping followed by a loud bang and the singer collapsing on the stage.
The video was caught by fans who attended the gig.
Police told a Brazilian news source that singer died early the following day after being taken to a nearby hospital.
According to Billboard MC Daleste was part of a grouping known as the “Ostentatious Funk” scene.
The grouping is described as bling-obsessed with a violent brand of rap but is also known for its “empowering conscious messages and sexy groove”.
Police have not yet arrested any suspects the Guardian reports.
