The music industry was shocked by the news of the murder of the son of the well-known reggae artist, Jah Mason, who has been identified as Baba Skeng. He was only 25 years old, and his tragic death has caused an outcry on social media, where a video of the moment of the attack went viral.
Jah Mason, internationally recognized for his contributions to reggae since 2002, has been a prominent figure in Jamaican music with albums like ‘Keep Your Joy’ and ‘Working So Hard’. Amidst his career, he now faces the painful loss of his son.
The 25-year-old was dancing and conversing with another content creator on TikTok when a hooded man shot him eight times. Although he was taken to the hospital alive, he unfortunately passed away shortly after.
The St Andrew North Police Division in Jamaica has launched an official investigation into the crime, deploying an operation in the area of the incident. So far, the assailant has not been identified, and no arrests have been made.
At this time, the motive behind the perpetrator's decision to take Baba Skeng's life is unknown. Jah Mason, the victim’s father, has expressed gratitude for the respect for his privacy from the media, merely confirming that his son was attacked while filming a video for social media.
The tragic loss of Baba Skeng, a content creator murdered while live-streaming on TikTok, has plunged the music industry and social media into mourning. Details of the tragic event remain under investigation by law enforcement authorities.