Yung Miami Thanks Supporters Following Shooting

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The pregnant mother says she and her baby are doing well.

In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, Miami-Dade Police were called to an area near Circle House Studios. There were reports of a shooting at the location and it was later learned that City Girls member Yung Miami's bright red Mercedes G-Wagon was the target. The vehicle did take a number of hits, but thankfully, the pregnant mother was not struck.

In a video that went viral on social media, viewers can hear Yung Miami explaining to officers what she witnessed. According to the brief clip, the rapper said that there was a car behind her with the lights off. Before she knew it, she heard gunfire, but she couldn't see who it was or much of what was happening. 

In her first statement since the frightening experience, Yung Miami took to her Instagram page to show gratitude for the public's support. "Thank you, everyone for your expression of sympathy, prayers & condolences," she shared in a text image. "My and baby summer is perfectly fine." She added in the caption, "Thank you to everyone that reached out to me! I’m OKAY LOVE YALL 💕." The Miami-Dade Police Department have yet to round up any suspects.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.