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 l

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