Family of Pop Smoke’s Murderer Hopes to Meet with New York Rapper’s Parents

Murder suspect of the late New York rapper hopes to meet with the family of Pop Smoke privately.

It has been over a year since the tragic murder of up-and-coming New York rapper Pop Smoke.

During his time here, he was a pioneer for the New York drill scene and was making waves with his comparison to 50 Cent. Pop Smoke was unfortunately shot to death in a home robbery in February of last year. The rapper forever lives through his music with big hits like “Dior” and “Welcome to the Party ”, along with a posthumous album that became his first number-one record and resulted in a BBMA for Best Rap Album.

Hope for closure

After a long grieving process, it seems that the family of Pop Smoke’s murderer is hoping for reconciliation. Corey Walker was the only member of the four men facing charges for Pop Smoke’s death who wasn’t a minor at the time. Now, Walker’s family hopes to set up a private meeting with the family of the late rapper. They hope to deliver some form of closure and convey respect and deep regret to the grieving family. Christopher Darden, the defense attorney of Walker, however, felt it may not be the right time for this meeting.

“They might need time. I will also understand if (his mom) is not inclined to have that conversation. Everything we have done and said has been done and said while keeping in mind the great respect we have for the victim and the victim’s family.”

Pop Smoke’s mother, a teacher with the New York City Department of Education, said Thursday she couldn’t say whether she would agree to such a meeting.

“This is new information to me. I’ll have to learn more. I’m working on a lesson plan right now. That is my focus. I really can’t say.”

Pop Smoke’s mother accepting his Billboard Music Award on behalf of her son

Walker just went through a preliminary hearing last month that ended up going to trial with new charges. During the hearing, prosecutors claimed Walker scouted the house before the robbery and planned to hold it up at gunpoint. The defense attorney claims that while that may be true, Walker never actually entered the house and was against them shooting the rapper. 

Hopefully, everyone can heal from this tragic event.

Demetrius Sadler | Twitter: @thademigod7

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