The 33-year-old, whose real name Ariela Mejia-Polanco, was found dead behind the wheel of her vehicle on Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon, a city north of the Bronx, on Sunday, Aug. 17, according to the Westchester County Police Department.

Ariela 'La Langosta' was found dead in a car, sparking questions about who she was and why she became a target. Authorities are investigating possible cartel links as tributes surface online.

Ariela La Langosta, a social media influencer known for her role in rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's music video, was found dead in her car at 33.

Tekashi 6ix9ine's girlfriend, Ariella La Langosta, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Various Instagram pages and the rapper himself have confirmed the news.

Friends and associates of Tekashi 6ix9ine, aka Danny Hernandez, weigh in with concerns about ego putting the "Trollz" rapper in danger as he wraps up house arrest — and faces enemies unhappy ...

American rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is grappling with overwhelming sorrow following the tragic death of Dominican influencer Ariela “La Langosta.” Her