Ariela’s “La Langosta” disappeared soon.
The Dominican influencer, who starred in the 6ix9ine’s “Wapae” music video in 2023, passed away.
In a series of Instagram Stories on August 17, translated from Spanish, the rapper called her “a tremendous woman” and “the Queen of New York.”
“You supported me in everything,” 6ix9ine added as a homage to the model. “My sister.”
The Westchester County Police Department in New York reported that a woman named Ariela Mezia Polanco, 33, was found dead in a car on Cross County Parkway on August 17th. After a preliminary investigation, police determined that he died of bullet injuries and was “highly likely to be a target for violence.”
Icon New York, Ariela’s workplace, shared on Instagram on August 17th, saying, “I lost a shining star today.”
“Our hearts are broken,” reads the Manhattan-based restaurant’s statement. “Your joy, your humility, and the way you treated everyone with so much attention have always made you stand out. Thank you for giving us so much love and support to our home.