Up-and-coming rapper shot to death

NEW YORK – Stack Bundles, an up-and-coming rapper, was shot to death outside his home in a possible robbery, police said.

Bundles was shot in the head and neck at about 5 a.m. Monday on a Queens street after a night out with friends, police said. Authorities were investigating whether the unidentified shooter stole a chain from the 24-year-old rapper.

Bundles, whose real name was Rayquon Elliot, had worked with artists including Fabolous and DJ Clue. He was affiliated with Byrd Gang Records.

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The label “is deeply saddened by our loss,” manager Yancy Smith said in a statement. “A young star’s light was put out before he had a chance to shine in front of the world.”