King Louie Discusses Gun Violence With CNN Just Days After Being Shot

This after being shot in the head last week.

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Last week, rapper King Louie was shot several times while leaving his friend’s house. The gunman fired 22 times, and seven of those bullets landed according to King Louie. “Three of the slugs are still with me today… Two in my chest and one in my head” the rapper noted. In this short interview, Don Lemon asked Louie some questions about his hometown: “What’s going on in Chicago?” “The Devil’s working overtime,” the rapper responded. Watch the full interview above.

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