LGP Qua’s Philly First 48 Freestyle
LGP Qua’s Philly First 48 freestyle is a heartbreaking prophecy of the unforgiving streets of Philadelphia.
For those who are unfamiliar, LGP Qua was a rapper from Philadelphia who adopted the moniker “the Voice of the Youth” and was senselessly murdered in Juniata Park on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025. LGP Qua was an outspoken critic of gun violence and promoted positivity in hip hop.
“Killing ambitious young bulls like this on Mother’s Day is a Philly type of thing,” Meek Mill said in an Instagram story post Sunday. “S— will make you different. Prayers to your family, and let’s collect some of them guns.”
A Robbery That Turned Deadly
The killing was a robbery — the men who took his life were after the chains around his neck. All three suspects were eventually caught. Joshua Thomas-Coleman and Abdul Boyd, both 19, were arrested in May. The third, Amir Earley, evaded police until August 7, when U.S. Marshals and Philadelphia police took him into custody after he tried to flee out the back of a home. All three face murder, conspiracy, and robbery charges.
More Than an Artist
But LGP Qua was never just an artist, and his impact reached far beyond the music. He gave away nearly 1,000 pairs of sneakers to Philly kids, earning a citation from City Council for it. He handed out hot coffee and backpacks in Kensington. He showed up for the youth he rapped about. That work didn’t end with his death — a community amphitheater is now being named after him as part of the Nicetown Park Transformation Project, a fitting tribute to a man who spent his life trying to give the next generation something better.
A Legacy Cut Short
LGP Qua left behind two children and a legacy cut short — one that could have impacted generations to come.
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Thomas Dishaw is the creator of Rap Therapy and a lifelong Hip Hop fan with deep roots in the culture. He previously worked at Heaven Studios, where he interviewed many of Detroit’s most influential voices.