Saturday, 3 May 2025

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Dear 222 News viewers, sponsored by smileband, 

Jabari “Baba Skeng” Johnson, a Jamaican TikTok personality and son of reggae artist Jah Mason, was tragically shot and killed during a TikTok livestream. The incident occurred in broad daylight and has sent shockwaves through the Jamaican social media community. 

Baba Skeng had garnered a substantial following on TikTok, where he was known for his engaging content and charismatic presence. His untimely death has raised concerns about the safety of social media influencers and the potential risks associated with live broadcasting.

This incident is part of a troubling trend involving Jamaican TikTokers. In December 2024, Marlon “41 Busshead” Samuels was shot and killed in Montego Bay shortly after a live Instagram session. Similarly, Xavier “Niah Gang” Fogah was fatally shot during a live TikTok stream in St. Catherine. These events have highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by online personalities in Jamaica. 

The Jamaican Constabulary Force is actively investigating these cases, but no arrests have been reported. The spate of violence against social media influencers has sparked discussions about the need for enhanced security measures and support systems for content creators.

As the community mourns the loss of Baba Skeng, there is a growing call for platforms like TikTok to implement stricter safety protocols and for authorities to address the underlying issues contributing to such violence. 

Victim: Jabari “Baba Skeng” Johnson, Jamaican TikTok personality and son of reggae artist Jah Mason.

Incident: Fatally shot during a live TikTok broadcast.

Location: Incident occurred in broad daylight in Jamaica.

Social Media Presence: Known for his charismatic content and growing following on TikTok.

Trend of Violence: Follows similar fatal shootings of other Jamaican TikTokers like:

Marlon “41 Busshead” Samuels (killed in Montego Bay after live session),

Xavier “Niah Gang” Fogah (killed during TikTok stream in St. Catherine).

Public Reaction: Widespread shock and mourning across the Jamaican social media community.

Law Enforcement: Jamaican Constabulary Force investigating; no arrests reported yet.

Concerns Raised:

Rising violence targeting social media influencers.

Safety and security during live broadcasts.

Calls for platforms to strengthen safety protocols and for government intervention.

Conclusion:

The tragic death of Baba Skeng has sent shockwaves through Jamaica’s online and entertainment communities, underscoring the growing risks faced by social media influencers. As fans mourn the loss of yet another young content creator, the incident serves as a grim reminder of the real-world dangers that can spill into digital spaces. It is now more urgent than ever for social media platforms to implement stronger safety measures, and for authorities to take decisive action in protecting public figures whose influence extends beyond the screen.

Attached is a news article regarding regarding the Jamaican tik toker shot dead on a live stream 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14671231/amp/TikToker-shot-dead-assassin-live-stream-execution.html

Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley 


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