The talented Chicago-based rapper Mello Buckzz is currently grappling with profound grief following the shocking loss of her boyfriend and three dear friends, who were tragically killed during a drive-by shooting at her highly anticipated album launch celebration on Wednesday night.

According to law enforcement, the violent attack unfolded shortly after 11 PM on the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue, while a large crowd was gathered outside of the venue, which is reported to be the Artis Lounge nightclub, the official location of the album release party.

Authorities reported that an unknown assailant opened fire on the unsuspecting crowd, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals and leaving at least fourteen others injured before fleeing the scene of the horrific crime.

Among those injured, three individuals remain in critical condition. This includes a 24-year-old female who suffered a gunshot wound to the back, a 25-year-old female with a gunshot injury to her left leg, and a 21-year-old female who was tragically shot in the mouth.

As of now, law enforcement officials have not identified any suspects, and the investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, with authorities working diligently to uncover the details surrounding the shooting.

In the aftermath of this devastating event, Mello took to her Instagram account to share her utter disbelief and sorrow, expressing her profound sadness over the loss of her boyfriend and close companions.

She fondly reminisced about the “private life” she shared with her partner, recounting the emotional moment when she held his hand until she could no longer do so.

The talented artist known for her hit “Transfer” mourned the loss of her “brother” and two female friends, who were known on Instagram as “TayyTayy” and @avi_gorgeous, emphasizing the depth of her emotional pain.

While Mello has not yet responded to media inquiries from TMZ, she expressed that her heart had “broken into so many pieces” following this senseless attack on her loved ones.