Two Canadian rappers have been shot dead in Toronto in the space of a few hours in a night of bloodshed.

Bvlly was killed at around 3am this morning local time in Oshawa, while Why-S died in a shooting in South Surrey, British Colombia, late on Monday night.

CP24 reports linked to Bvlly on social media stated: "Emergency crews were called to Chevron Prince Path, in the Simcoe Street North and Britannia Avenue area just before 3am for a report of shots fired."

He was shot outside of a townhouse, according to police.

Bvlly, real name Jahquar Stewart, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene.

(Image: Bvlly/Instagram)

No information has been released about any suspects or arrests so far.

Just as the city was reeling from Bvlly's death, news came through that another rising Toronto star, Why-S, had died in a separate shooting in South Surrey, British Colombia, late on Monday night.

Canadian media reported: "Homicide investigators were called to South Surrey Tuesday morning where was found dead in a home.

"Surrey RCMP was called to 152 Street near 22nd Avenue just before 9.30pm on Monday."

Bvlly released his popular Made In Austria project in September, and more recently featured on the 6ixBuzz playlist NorthernSound.

He also featured on big records with 3MFrench including the 5ive Beatz-produced hit 7am in London.

Earlier this month he released the video for his new single Jungle, featuring Mack Dizzle.

Why-S also featured on the 6ixBuzz playlist and had two big videos this year with John Wick and Swag Mine.





(Image: Why-S)





Tributes have been paid to the pair following the tragic deaths.

One Twitter user said: "That's so f****d up. They killed Bvlly and Why-S the same night."

Another tweeted: "Please let there be peace in hip hop."

While a third wrote: "RIP Bvlly he would've blown up soon."