A Detroit-born rapper and entrepreneur, Qualeisha Barnes, known professionally as Siditty, was tragically shot and killed in Atlanta earlier this week, authorities confirmed. She was 36 years old and 14 weeks pregnant at the time of her death.
Atlanta police responded to reports of a shooting around 1:23 a.m. on April 8, where they discovered Barnes unresponsive inside her vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. Accordinh ti authorities, she was shot 4 times in the face. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the gunfire may have come from outside the vehicle, though the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. The case is being treated as a homicide, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities are continuing to review surveillance footage and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Barnes, a native of Detroit, had been living in the Atlanta area for nearly a decade. In addition to her music career, she was pursuing a nursing degree and was reportedly close to graduating, having earned recognition on the dean’s list.
Family members described her as driven, humorous, and deeply loved. Her mother expressed both grief and frustration, calling for justice and accountability in her daughter’s killing.
Beyond music, Barnes was also an entrepreneur, running an online boutique business while building her career and education.
Her death has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, particularly in Detroit, where many have paid tribute to her life and legacy.
The investigation remains active. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers as they work to determine a motive and identify those responsible.
