Ariela “La Langosta” is gone too soon.
The Dominican influencer, who starred in 6ix9ine‘s “Wapae” music video in 2023, has died.
In a series of Aug. 17 Instagram Stories translated from Spanish, the rapper called her a “tremendous woman” and the “queen of New York.”
“You supported me in everything,” 6ix9ine added in a tribute to the model. “My sister.”
Westchester County Police Department in New York reported that a woman named Ariela Mejia-Polanco, 33, was found dead in her car on the Cross County Parkway Aug. 17. Following a preliminary investigation, police determined she died of gunshot wounds and was “likely targeted for violence,” according to a news release.
Ariela’s workplace Ikon New York also confirmed her passing, sharing on Instagram Aug. 17, “Today we lost our shining star.”
“Our hearts are broken,” a statement from the Manhattan-based restaurant read. “Your joy, your humility, and the way you treated everyone with so much care always made you stand out. Thank you for giving so much love and support to our home, which also became yours.”
