The city of Philly stood still on May 11, 2025, after news broke that beloved rapper and community leader LGP Qua had been killed.
At just 25 years old, Qua wasn’t just another rapper, he was *the* voice of the youth, a real one who stood on positivity, upliftment, and pushing the culture forward in a city that’s seen too much pain. Known for his powerful, truth-filled bars and raw freestyles that went viral, Qua wasn’t rapping for clout, he was rapping for change.
His music always had a message. He spoke *to* the streets, not *from* them. Instead of glorifying the violence, he pushed young people to think twice, to do better, and to move smarter. Every freestyle felt like a sermon. Every verse had purpose.
We caught up with Philly media legend and radio host Quincy Harris, aka Q Deezy, who knew Qua personally and saw the impact up close.
“He (LGP Qua) was literally steering the youth of Philly not to go to the streets,” Harris said. “His nickname was ‘Voice of the Youth.’ He was always telling his peers, ‘Hey, don’t do this, this could happen.’ He didn’t just talk it, he lived it. He pulled up, he gave back, he spoke to the people, that’s all he was about.”
Q Deezy added, “Qua moved like a nonprofit. That’s the best way I can put it. He had the personification of a rapper that was a nonprofit, his whole energy was about giving.”
In a city like Philly, where the streets can swallow talent whole, Qua was different. He stood tall on integrity. He didn’t need gimmicks. His bars were full of pain, growth, and game, and the industry took notice.
Meek Mill gave him major love, seeing him as part of the next wave of Philly artists with purpose. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation tapped in, giving him game and a platform. Even Nas shouted him out, calling Qua “a voice the game needs.” LGP Qua’s life was cut short, but his impact? That’s forever. He gave a generation something to believe in, and even in his absence, his voice still rings through the city.
Rest in power to a real one, LGP Qua, the heart of Philly.
Voice Of The Youth: LGP Qua’s Positive Impact Will Never Be Forgotten
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