Mount Vernon, NY – Exit 7 off the Cross County Parkway was shut down at 1:46 PM Sunday, after a major police response. Traffic was forced to detour as Westchester County Police swarmed the East Broadway exit.
The victim, according to social media reports, is 29-year-old influencer and bartender Ariella La Langosta — the girlfriend of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The news was later confirmed by 6ix9ine himself, who shared an emotional tribute on Instagram following Ariella’s death.
After the news broke, Tekashi 6ix9ine posted a very intimate remembrance of Ariella on his Instagram account. He shared pictures and videos of their time together on social media, calling her “the most beautiful heart” and saying that she made his life brighter. Fans who had never seen him mention her before found the loss even more devastating because his letter, which was honest and heartfelt, was the first time he had ever publicly acknowledged their relationship. He also posted a still from his music video for “WAPAE,” which shows the two of them together.
The Instagram account for Manhattan bar Ikon New York posted a tribute to La Langosta with a photo of her wearing a cowboy hat.
“Today we lost our shining star,” the caption said. “Our hearts are broken. Your joy, your humility, and the way you treated everyone with so much care always made you stand out. … To Ariela’s family, we are here for anything you need. We still can’t believe it… You were our smile, our happiness. We love you and we will miss you forever.”
Ariella La Langosta was a Dominican-born influencer and entertainer who gained notoriety on social media, is often referred to online as Ariiela Lalangosta or Ariela the Lobster. Thanks to her daring personality, modeling, and dance content, she gained over 551,000 followers on Instagram since joining the platform in 2018.
Officials have not confirmed the cause of death. No statement yet from police. Police are investigating her passing as suspicious while tributes continue to pour in. Details are still emerging. Stay tuned to Black Westchester for more on this developing story!
