Detroit Rapper Siditty Allegedly Shot and Killed

The 26-year-old artist was 14 weeks pregnant at the time of her death.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:20am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent shell casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the sudden and violent nature of the crime.The sudden, violent loss of a rising Detroit rapper exposes the dangers and vulnerabilities faced by artists in the music industry.Atlanta Today

Detroit rapper Qualeisha Barnes, known professionally as Siditty, was allegedly shot and killed in Atlanta on Wednesday morning. Police responded to calls around 1:36 a.m. and found the 26-year-old rapper suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside a Range Rover. Barnes' family has spoken out about the tragic loss, describing her beyond her music career.

Why it matters

Siditty was an up-and-coming rapper in the Detroit music scene, known for collaborations with local artists like Icewear Vezzo, Babyface Ray, and Peezy. Her death at 26 years old, while 14 weeks pregnant, has devastated her family and the broader hip-hop community.

The details

According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to calls at Springside Plaves around 1:36 a.m., where they discovered Qualeisha Barnes, also known as Siditty, inside a Range Rover suffering from gunshot wounds. Barnes was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released details regarding a suspect or motive as the investigation continues.

  • On Wednesday, April 10, 2026, around 1:36 a.m., police responded to the shooting incident.

The players

Qualeisha Barnes

Also known by her stage name Siditty, she was a 26-year-old up-and-coming rapper from Detroit who was 14 weeks pregnant at the time of her death.

Shatara Davis

Siditty's sister, who spoke about the loss of her sibling beyond her music career.

Atlanta Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the shooting incident and is investigating the case.

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What’s next

Authorities have not yet released details regarding a suspect or motive as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

The tragic death of Siditty, a promising young rapper from Detroit who was 14 weeks pregnant, has devastated her family and the local music community. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges and risks faced by artists, especially women, in the hip-hop industry.