Today is yet another sad and depressing day for the hip hop Community. This evening reports of Rapper J. $tash’s suicide have taken over the headlines.
A byline from hotnewhiphop sadly read, “Florida rapper J $tash reportedly killed himself after fatally shooting a woman in front of her three children. And quite frankly, there are no words to describe the depths of this horrifying Report.
The Report Underlining the J $tash Tragedy
It is reported that on New Year’s Day, the police received a domestic violence call. When the police arrived, the young woman, Janette Gallego, had succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. And J $tash was found dead at the scene also.
The Reverberations of The Tragedy
There are so many tragic components to this incident. One of the most unfathomable was the attendance of the Gallegos kids at the scene of the crime. Reportedly Gallego’s three children were unfortunate witnesses to this sad debacle. According to hotnewhiphop, the children were between ages 5- 11. Thankfully, none suffered physical harm, although in the house at the time. However, infliction comes in more than one form. And without a doubt, the emotional and mental trauma of the event will leave a searing lifelong wound.
J $tash Fans React
Fans of $tash took to social media after the reports to respond to the news. The primary reaction was one of outright shock. One fan reportedly said,
“Can’t believe J Stash went out like that smfh. I f**ed with a lot of his music but this just some f**ed up shit, man.”
Indeed, this is a reaction echoed by many at this moment.
Additional Details of the J $tash Incident
Currently, there is no further information on the events leading up to what is reported as a murder-suicide. But we can say that today is a sad day indeed. As we try to grapple with the senselessness of this incident, one thing is certain events like this cannot be rationalized. So, our hearts are with the families of all involved.
How to Support?
When tragedies such as this occur, we dig deep to determine how we can heal the community. But, unfortunately, wounds such as these run deep. But those looking to help the sister of the late Janette Gallego has arranged a gofundme campaign to raise funds for her dear sister’s burial.
FM Hip Hop will keep you updated on further details of the sad tragedy as things unfold.
Be sure to like and follow FMHipHop on Instagram and Facebook!
Written by Renae Richardson