A Jacksonville, Florida, rapper and his father have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of another local rapper, according to local reports.
Hakeem, 20, who performs as “KSOO,” was charged with second degree murder. His father, Abdul, 49, was arrested on an accessory after the fact charge for allegedly helping his son flee. The charges are allegations, and both men are presumed innocent.
The victim, Charles, 23, was a local rapper known as “Lilbuck.” The Florida Times-Union reports he was killed in a drive by shooting on January 15. An off duty police officer reportedly witnessed the shooting, saw two men firing at the victim and chased them on foot but could not catch them.
After the killing, authorities allege that Hakeem and his father changed clothes and staged a home invasion, holding a homeowner against their will before leaving in a Dodge vehicle. Detectives have not announced a motive, though they believe the shooting could be tied to a rap or street rivalry.
KSOO had drawn criticism in the past after he reportedly released album cover art that pictured four people who had been killed in Jacksonville.
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