Rapper Glizzy The Tweaker fatally shot during Chicago robbery attempt on 19th birthday

Chicago drill rapper Mekhi Moore, known professionally as Glizzy The Tweaker, was killed on September 26, 2025, during what police say was a botched robbery attempt in the city’s Chatham neighborhood. He was 19 years old.

According to VIA-X, the incident occurred around 5:03 p.m. near 89th Street and Michigan Avenue. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found Moore with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Authorities said Moore, along with at least three others, allegedly attempted to rob a construction worker at a renovation site. The worker, who was legally licensed to carry a concealed firearm, reportedly fired four shots in self-defense, striking Moore. The other suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. A second individual was also shot, but their condition has not yet been confirmed.

Police recovered two firearms at the scene. The construction worker was questioned but released without charges, as Illinois’ Concealed Carry Act permits the use of force in situations where there is an immediate threat.

Moore had been an emerging figure in Chicago’s drill music scene, performing under the names Glizzy The Tweaker and DottieRoad. His tracks, including Tweak Out and Can’t Forgive, captured the struggles of South Side life. He also collaborated with local artists such as ABK Elo on No Issues.

Despite his music’s raw themes, public records show Moore did not have a history of major arrests. Fans took to social media following his death, with tributes highlighting both his potential and the risks tied to the lifestyle reflected in his lyrics.