Jayson “Jace” Scott, the son of rapper Remy Ma, has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in New York City.
Scott, 23, and Richard Swygert, 22, were each charged with first degree murder on Tuesday, June 18, the New York Daily News reported. The two are also facing weapons charges.
Darius Guillebeaux, 47, was shot in the head and chest and died at a local hospital three years ago. The shooting occurred at 148th St. and Rockaway Blvd. in South Jamaica, Queens on June 7, 2021.
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Guillebeaux had prior convictions and served time in prison for selling drugs and for robbery.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that Guillebeaux’s death was part of a murder-for-hire plot, Fox 5 New York reported.
Remy, 44, released a statement through her attorney saying she is committed to her son.
“We stand by Jayson’s innocence and hope the NYPD will conduct a complete and thorough investigation to reveal the truth. This has undoubtedly been a trying time for Remy Ma and her family,” the statement read.
The rapper, born Reminisce Smith, previously appeared with her son on the VH1 reality series Love & Hip-Hop: NY. They were also featured on a VH1 wedding special that documented the rapper preparing to tie the knot with fellow music artist Papoose, whose real name is Shamele Mackie.
A native of New York, Remy Ma is known for her songs “Conceited,” “Whuteva,” and “All The Way Up” with Fat Joe.
She previously served six years in prison following a conviction for shooting an acquaintance during a fight over money outside a New York nightclub in 2007.
