Warning: Graphic footage

Police have released shocking CCTV footage that shows the moment a rapper allegedly shot his ‘best friend’ over a music video dispute.

The assailant is seen gunning down another man at a deli in the Bronx, New York, after an argument over who would star in a music video, it has been reported by US media.

The clip shows the man mercilessly shooting his victim several times and then hitting him with the gun.


‘They were fighting over who’s the star, who’s better,’ the shop’s owner Ali Abdul told New York Daily News.

He added: ‘They were drunk. They spat at each other then one guy pulled out a gun and shot the other guy five times.’



The injured man is seen lying on the floor while several people walk over him.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but is expected to make a recovery.

New York Police released the CCTV footage as part of a witness appeal.

Police are offering a reward of up to £1,180 ($2000) for any information leading to the identity of the shooter.