Duke Acapela 'shot' as manager tells Chicago rapper to 'hang in there' and slams death claims

RAPPER Duke Acapela was allegedly shot as his manager tells the artist to "hang in there" and slams claims that he has died.

Reports circulated online on Monday evening that the Chicago-based rapper had been shot, however, this has not yet been confirmed by police.

"Hang in there gang keep breathing," his manager wrote in an Instagram story over a photograph of a prayer candle.

"Need everyone to pray for Duke Acapela he needs yall rn."

Following the news, reports circulated claiming that the artist had died from his injuries in hospital, but his manager said this was not true.

"Don't believe s**t he stil breathing let's keep praying," his manager said last night.

The Sun has reached out to Duke's manager for confirmation.

Fellow artist La Tone posted a photograph of the pair on his Instagram story with the caption: "Just got the call but I don't believe it gang u got this we ain't done slime."

A second post from the rapper read "my heart can't take it no more."

Following the reports, fans rushed to his social media to offer their support.

"Wow bro no," one user wrote, while another wrote, "bro please don't be dead."

Others were asking the rapper to "wake up," meanwhile some who believed the death reports were wishing their condolences.

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