SpotemGottem has been hospitalized after being shot five times in a drive-by episode. Following the incident, speculation about the rapper’s passing made the rounds online. However, all rumors surrounding his alleged death were debunked by his legal team.The legal counsel told Complex that the singer is out of surgery and is expected to make a complete recovery:“SpotemGottem was the victim of a drive-by shooting this morning, leaving the studio. He is out of surgery. He is in stable condition.”Meanwhile, his lawyer, Raven Liberty, told the Miami Herald that the musician was the victim of a drive-by shooting and has survived the incident:“He is alive, most importantly. This was not a shoot-out. He was a victim of a drive-by shooting.”According to TMZ, the shooting occurred in Miami at around 3 am on Friday, September 17. SpotemGottem was driving southbound on I-95 after leaving a studio when another car pulled up and started firing towards the rapper’s vehicle.As per Florida Highway Patrol, more than 20 gunshots were lodged towards the car. The shooter reportedly struck the Beat Box hitmaker five times. He was seated on the passenger’s side and suffered gunshot wounds to both his legs.The musician was immediately rushed to Aventura Hospital in Florida. His driver was also shot in the hip, but no information regarding his condition has been available.Twitter expresses concern over SpotemGottem’s drive-by shooting incidentSpotemGottem is an American rapper and singer (Image via SpotemGottem/Instagram)Following the shooting, one Instagram user reportedly claimed the rapper had passed away. It soon caught the attention of the online world, with queries and condolences pouring in.Tyler@_SPAMTYLER_So #Spotemgottem is NOT dead. This post going around on Twitter saying he is, is from a clickbait page on Instagram. They posted it over an hour ago and no other major page has confirmed. His team, friends, and family have not confirmed this. Just saying stop spreading fake news11:25 AM · Sep 17, 20216910So #Spotemgottem is NOT dead. This post going around on Twitter saying he is, is from a clickbait page on Instagram. They posted it over an hour ago and no other major page has confirmed. His team, friends, and family have not confirmed this. Just saying stop spreading fake news https://t.co/k79JQPM7a5However, the rumors were debunked after his legal team confirmed that the artist was stable after surgery.The speculation created mass confusion among his fanbase. Several fans also slammed social media users for spreading fake rumors about the Street Gossip singer’s death.𝙏𝙟⛧@TrainChanThe fuck u mean spotemgottem got hit 5 times I cant take this shit no more9:27 AM · Sep 17, 202119036The fuck u mean spotemgottem got hit 5 times I cant take this shit no more https://t.co/VuvhoEnVCr⚡️URGE 📷@SurgeTheShooterSo I see SpottemGottem confirmed dead and the next tweet from another source said expected to make full recoveryThe media really be tryna get that first report out and if they right they right if they wrong they’ll try again next time 🤦🏾‍♂️11:51 AM · Sep 17, 20218415So I see SpottemGottem confirmed dead and the next tweet from another source said expected to make full recoveryThe media really be tryna get that first report out and if they right they right if they wrong they’ll try again next time 🤦🏾‍♂️tubby@scarface_tubbyDamn, lil homie SpottemGottem got popped 5 times... Smh.Don’t know a single song or his, I just really enjoy seeing him smiling on my TL. Lil dude’s gotta be like 75 lbs. hope he makes it to smile another day. Hang in there lil whoadie!!! 🙏2:17 AM · Sep 18, 202116Damn, lil homie SpottemGottem got popped 5 times... Smh.Don’t know a single song or his, I just really enjoy seeing him smiling on my TL. Lil dude’s gotta be like 75 lbs. hope he makes it to smile another day. Hang in there lil whoadie!!! 🙏 https://t.co/432Esya2OcYbc Mir@bigybcmirSo is spotemgottem dead or no cause I see all type of shii . Can we get a reliable source ? Hope bruh pull thru man hate to see this type of stuff 💯12:08 PM · Sep 18, 2021So is spotemgottem dead or no cause I see all type of shii . Can we get a reliable source ? Hope bruh pull thru man hate to see this type of stuff 💯aiden@AidennediA_People tweeting that spotemgottem is dead with no credible source and no official report. Imagine being that man’s family right now. Y’all make me sick.10:55 AM · Sep 17, 202127253People tweeting that spotemgottem is dead with no credible source and no official report. Imagine being that man’s family right now. Y’all make me sick. https://t.co/kQl2EzNFqU💥BIG CHUNKY BRUJA🇧🇿@chunkygrigagyalSooooo is spottemgottem dead ? And what happen to Wiz11:56 AM · Sep 17, 20213Sooooo is spottemgottem dead ? And what happen to Wizda gooch@YSLmethaddictSo… is spotemgottem dead or nah11:28 AM · Sep 17, 20211So… is spotemgottem dead or nahVonte❤️‍🔥@gloryboyslimeWaiiiit spotemgottem dead???11:49 AM · Sep 17, 2021Waiiiit spotemgottem dead???Bolty Baby@BoltyOfficialStop saying SpotemGottem is dead, every article literally says he’s expected to make a full recovery.11:43 AM · Sep 17, 2021255Stop saying SpotemGottem is dead, every article literally says he’s expected to make a full recovery.scoobydoopopop@shouldiworryy🛑 Spotemgottem isn't dead !HE IS CURRENTLY IN A STABLE POSITION !11:35 AM · Sep 17, 202131🛑 Spotemgottem isn't dead !HE IS CURRENTLY IN A STABLE POSITION !kay🧃@vormel21praying for spotemgottem please he's 19 fucking years old9:45 AM · Sep 17, 2021567112praying for spotemgottem please he's 19 fucking years oldLeorio🌐@discoviolanteSpottemgottem is going to be ok12:31 PM · Sep 18, 2021111Spottemgottem is going to be ok https://t.co/iG41bs7kgkMyron Stone@MyronStone2I did this portrait a few months back of @DaeeSosaa. Wishing a speedy recovery to my Duval brother. #spotemgottem #digitalart #portraitart #florida #miami #duval2:03 AM · Sep 18, 20212I did this portrait a few months back of @DaeeSosaa. Wishing a speedy recovery to my Duval brother. #spotemgottem #digitalart #portraitart #florida #miami #duval https://t.co/VdyhquGtwJBANDIT 🍬 NARCISSIST SZN 🎆@okbandittWTF PRAY FOR SPOTEMGOTTEM9:22 AM · Sep 17, 20217512WTF PRAY FOR SPOTEMGOTTEM https://t.co/di2ohbtRpXFlow Lucci@flowlucciDamn they done caught my boy @spotemgottem lackin man 😪 I wish you a speedy recovery jit . Stay wit us 🤞🏾 You a young Duval legend 🙏🏾🙏🏾6:54 AM · Sep 18, 2021221Damn they done caught my boy @spotemgottem lackin man 😪 I wish you a speedy recovery jit . Stay wit us 🤞🏾 You a young Duval legend 🙏🏾🙏🏾As reactions continue to pour in online, fans are praying for SpotemGottem’s fast recovery. As of now, no shooter has been identified, but an investigation into the incident is currently in process.About SpotemGottemNehemiah Lamar Harden, aka SpotemGottem, is an American rapper and singer. He rose to worldwide fame after releasing his popular single Beat Box. The song peaked at Number 12 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and became a viral sensation on social media, leading to the “Beat Box Challenge”.The 19-year-old has also been involved in several legal controversies. He was convicted for possession of concealed weapons and grand theft auto in 2017.He was arrested on felony gun charges earlier this year, as authorities caught him beside a firearm at the Miami Beach Hotel. The teen star was later released on an $18,500 bond.