BREAKING NEWS: At Age 29 Influencer and rapper, Takeshi 6ix9ine’s girlfriend, Ariella La Langosta shot de@d

Here’s what reliable reports are confirming about the tragic news:

Dominican influencer and nightlife personality Ariela "La Langosta" Mejía-Polanco was found dead in her car on Sunday, August 17, 2025, on the eastbound Cross County Parkway near the Broad Street exit in Mount Vernon, New York. She succumbed to gunshot wounds in what authorities have classified as a targeted killing, emphasizing that it was not a random act of violence .

She was reportedly 29 or 33 years old—sources differ on her exact age . Before her death, Ariela had worked as a bartender at Ikon New York the night prior . She had amassed a large following on Instagram—some reports cite over 550,000 followers, others over 556,000 or even 566,000—reflecting her popularity as a vibrant nightlife influencer .

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine issued a heartfelt tribute to her, referring to her as the “queen of New York”, a “tremendous woman,” and expressing that New York “won’t ever be the same” without her .

Key points to note:

She was not officially identified as Tekashi 6ix9ine’s girlfriend; some accounts describe her as a friend or nightlife acquaintance .

Investigations are ongoing. Law enforcement—including Westchester County Police with state and federal support—is treating her death as a homicide and pursuing leads .